Current Affairs
Bangladesh urges rights-based economic policymaking at UN
Bangladesh has called for placing human rights at the centre of economic policymaking and governance, stressing that progress must be measured by its contribution to equality, human dignity and fundamental rights, alongside growth.
Cambodia deports over 3,000 Bangladeshis in 9 months
As part of its crackdown on online fraud, Cambodia deported more than 52,000 nationals from 87 countries in the first nine months of 2026, including over 3,000 Bangladeshis.
Medical tests for Malaysia-bound workers to begin on Oct 31
Medical examinations for Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Malaysia will begin on October 31 at authorized medical centres.
Berlin reaffirms enduring Bangladesh partnership, German Vice Minister
Visiting German Vice Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Dr Bärbel Kofler has said here Germany remains committed to a reliable, long-term partnership with Bangladesh, pledging closer cooperation on sustainable development, climate resilience and shared economic challenges.
PM seeks Japan’s help in Bangladesh exports diversification
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought Japan’s cooperation in diversifying Bangladesh’s export products, expressing hope that stronger economic ties would open up new avenues for trade and investment between the two countries.
Bangladeshi man charged in US for voting despite not being a citizen
A 33-year-old Bangladeshi man, identified as Mohammad Hachibur Rahman, has been charged in the United States with illegally voting in an election despite not being a US citizen, according to a statement issued by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland on Tuesday, October 27.
10th Bangladesh-US army dialogue successfully concludes
The two-day 10th Bangladesh-United States Army Dialogue concluded successfully today at the Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment.
4 killed as bus hits parked truck in Rangpur
Four people have been killed after a passenger bus rammed the back of a parked, soil-laden dump truck on the Dhaka-Rangpur highway in Rangpur’s Mithapukur. At least 15 others were injured. They were rescued and admitted to Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
Israeli election in deadlock, Netanyahu bloc faces heavy losses
Exit polls following Israel’s latest parliamentary election show a tight contest between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Neither bloc appears to have a clear path to an outright majority.
Bangladesh High Commissioner proposes parliamentary friendship group with Maldives
Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives Dr Md Nazmul Islam met Maldivian Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla in Male today, proposing a parliamentary friendship group to strengthen bilateral relations.