Current Affairs
Cape Verde name Bettencourt to replace Bubista as head coach
Cape Verde have appointed Humberto Bettencourt as their new head coach, promoting their long-serving assistant to the top job as the 'Blue Sharks' look to build on their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Cabinet reshuffle: Who will get which ministry
A cabinet reshuffle is underway six months into the government's tenure. On Friday, four new ministers and two state ministers took oath. The new ministers are Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andalib Rahman Partho, Saching Pru Jerry and M Rashiduzzaman Millat. The new state ministers are Mohammad Shamim Kayser Lincoln and Humayun Kabir.
Woman dies as gauze left in abdomen after operation, Minister vows action
Allegations have surfaced that a woman died after a gauze was left inside her abdomen following a caesarean section at a private hospital in Faridpur. Konika Mandal from Rajbari's Baliakandi died after being treated for about a month and a half. The Health Ministry has formed an investigation committee over the incident.
Argentina players banned for 18 matches over World Cup final incident
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has handed down suspensions to three Argentina players following the post-match brawl after the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey.
OC among 30 injured in Sylhet shrine dispute clash
At least 30 people, including a police officer-in-charge (OC), were injured in a clash between two groups over control of a shrine waqf estate mosque and 35-40 shops in the Shilam union of Moghlabazar in Sylhet city.
Nepal's President sends greetings to President Mirza Fakhrul
Nepal's President Ram Chandra Poudel has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
New President to move to Bangabhaban on Sunday
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will move to Bangabhaban on Sunday, according to the President's Office.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul
President Droupadi Murmu of India has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming office as the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. She conveyed this in a message sent on Friday (August 21).
India comments on Bangladesh's possible joining of Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey military alliance
India has clarified its stance on the possibility of Bangladesh joining a military alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. At a regular weekly briefing of the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said they are closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and have nothing further to say on the matter at this moment.
Four new ministers, two state ministers sworn in
Four new members have been added to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. New President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir administered their oaths at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban on Friday, August 21, evening.