Current Affairs
Ambulance owners withdraw strike after government assurance
The Bangladesh Ambulance Owners Welfare Association has withdrawn its indefinite nationwide strike after receiving government assurances that its key demands will be reviewed and addressed within 30 days.
NCP calls nationwide protests over attack in Habiganj
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced countrywide protest rallies and demonstrations on Wednesday (July 29) in response to an attack on its leaders and motorcade during a party programme in Habiganj.
Thunderstorms likely in 9 districts, river ports asked to hoist Signal No. 1
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast temporary squally winds accompanied by rain or thunderstorms over nine districts by this afternoon.
Bangladesh placed at lowest tier in new US tariff structure
Bangladesh has been placed at the lowest 10 percent additional tariff level under the United States' new tariff framework. Under the same system, several of Bangladesh's key competitors have been subjected to a maximum tariff of 12.5 percent.
Foreign exchange reserve stands at $36.46 billion
The country's gross foreign exchange reserve stood at $36.457 billion on Tuesday (July 28), according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank's Foreign Exchange Reserve and Treasury Management Department.
NCP leaders and activists pulled out of vehicles, beaten up; Sarjis among 10 injured
An attack and vandalism took place on the convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP) after the conclusion of its 'July March' programme in Habiganj. At least 10 leaders and activists, including NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam, were injured. The NCP has blamed local BNP, Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal leaders and activists for the attack. However, Jubo Dal has denied the allegations.
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, many trapped in collapsed shopping mall
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto region on Tuesday at 4:27 pm local time. Preliminary reports indicate it is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Japan in nearly 15 years .
Bangladesh leap 73 spots in FIVB world rankings
Bangladesh have made a giant leap in international volleyball rankings, thanks to their impressive performance at the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Championship in Islamabad, Pakistan. After beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in the semi-final on Tuesday, Bangladesh not only secured a place in the final but also jumped from 148th to 75th in the latest FIVB rankings, climbing 73 spots in one go.
Dhaka will come to a standstill if I return: Shakib Al Hasan
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has made comments about his return to the country and his stardom in a recent interview. He claimed that if he returns, the commotion among his fans and supporters would be so immense that it could effectively paralyse Dhaka city. Shakib said it is this fear of a massive public gathering that is preventing some from allowing him to return home .
Protest programme in Shyamnagar demands resignation of MP Gazi Nazrul
A protest programme was held in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, by an organisation called 'Conscious Civil Society' demanding the resignation of Gazi Nazrul Islam, Member of Parliament for the Satkhira-4 constituency.