Current Affairs
Saudi Arabia seeks Israeli intelligence help against Houthis
Saudi Arabia has sought intelligence assistance from Israel to counter Yemen’s Houthi forces, according to Israeli and Middle Eastern media reports, with discussions reportedly facilitated by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Espir goal rescues Real Madrid in dramatic win over Elche
Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead but snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche with a stoppage-time winner from substitute Carlos Espir on Tuesday night (September 15).
Ex-CTTC chief among five charged over madrasa principal’s disappearance, killing
Formal charges have been filed with the International Crimes Tribunal against five former police officials, including former Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) chief Asaduzzaman and former additional deputy commissioner Ishtiaq Ahmed, over the alleged abduction, torture, killing and disappearance of a madrasa principal in Gazipur.
Laos suspends work permits and labour visas for Bangladeshis
Laos has suspended the issuance of new work permits, labour-import approvals and labour project clearances for Bangladeshi nationals until the end of 2026, according to a directive from the country’s Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
Nusraat Faria steps away from ‘Tribunal’ over scheduling conflicts
Actress Nusraat Faria has decided to leave director Raihan Khan’s upcoming film “Tribunal” because of uncertainty over the shooting schedule and difficulties coordinating her dates with other projects.
Ziaur Rahman’s ‘Memories of the Liberation War’ to enter 2027 textbooks
An article written by former president Ziaur Rahman, titled “Memories of the Liberation War”, will be included in the Bangla Literature textbook for ninth and tenth graders from the 2027 academic year.
Two snatchers arrested over teacher’s death in front of parliament
Police have arrested two suspected snatchers in connection with the death of a schoolteacher who fell from a rickshaw after being pulled by motorcycle-borne snatchers in front of National Parliament complex last month.
ECNEC meeting begins at secretariat
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, began at the Secretariat on Wednesday morning (September 16).
Farida Yasmin threatens defamation case against Amir Hamza
Reserved-seat MP Farida Yasmin has protested remarks made by Kushtia-3 lawmaker Mufti Amir Hamza, accusing him of making derogatory comments about her and senior leaders of her party and warning that she may file a defamation case if her party approves.
Junior Scholarship Exam answer scripts can now be sold
Evaluated answer scripts from the 2025 Junior Scholarship Examination no longer need to be returned to the Dhaka Education Board, as the mandatory six-month retention period has expired.