Current Affairs
Country's overseas employment falls 38.5% in six months
The country’s overseas job market has taken a sharp downturn, with the number of workers leaving the country for employment falling by 38.5 percent year-on-year in the six months to August 17.
Two children found dead in pond 12 hours after going missing in Sherpur
The bodies of two children were recovered from a pond in Sherpur's Nalitabari upazila early Monday (August 24), around 12 hours after they went missing.
New Zealand targets social media giants with under-16 ban plan
New Zealand is preparing to put social media companies under greater pressure to keep children off their platforms, with the government planning a ban on social media access for people under 16.
DMP arrests 440 in 24-hour Dhaka crackdown
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 440 people in a 24-hour operation across the capital, filing 46 cases during the drive, police said on Monday (August 24).
Ex-Jubo League leader hacked to death in Bogura
A former Jubo League leader was hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Bogura late Sunday night (August 23).
Banned Jubo League leader, ex-councillor hacked to death in Kishoreganj
A local leader of the banned Jubo League and former councillor was hacked to death by unidentified assailants in Bhairab of Kishoreganj district.
Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa produced before ICT in July case
Journalists Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa were produced before the International Crimes Tribunal-2 in a case filed over alleged crimes against humanity during the July uprising.
Remittance inflow $2.15bn in first 22 days of August
The country has received $2.15 billion in remittances during the first 22 days of August, reflecting a strong flow of money from expatriate Bangladeshis ahead of the end of the month.
AI cameras to be installed to 50 more traffic signals across Dhaka
Dhaka is expanding its technology-driven traffic management system, with AI-powered cameras set to be installed at 50 more key intersections across the capital to improve traffic flow and strengthen enforcement.
Brazil proposes October friendly against Bangladesh in Dhaka
Brazil have proposed playing a friendly against Bangladesh in Dhaka in October, with a delegation from the five-time world champions arriving in the capital on Sunday (August 23) to assess possible venues and discuss the fixture.