Current Affairs
Over 300 students abducted from Catholic school in Nigeria
Armed assailants have abducted more than three hundred students from a private Catholic school in Niger State, located in north-central Nigeria. The attack took place at dawn on Friday at a school named Saint Mary’s. Authorities say this is one of the largest mass abductions in recent times.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro arrested
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested by the country’s police. He had been sentenced to prison on charges of attempting an illegal political coup. His sentence was scheduled to begin in a few days, but he was arrested beforehand.
Bangladesh will engage confidently in changing international order: Foreign Adviser
Bangladesh will play an active and responsible role as a sovereign state amid global geopolitical realignment, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain.
Bangladesh, Bhutan sign 2 MoUs
Bangladesh and Bhutan have signed two Memoranda of Understanding—one on health cooperation and another on internet connectivity—following a bilateral meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
Govt asks EC to hold referendum on election day
The interim government has sent a letter to the Election Commission (EC) instructing it to prepare for holding the referendum on the same day. According to the government’s decision, the referendum must be held on the same day.
Another earthquake shakes Dhaka
Another mild earthquake has been felt in Dhaka and surrounding areas within a span of one day.
Telecom Licensing Policy published as gazette
Telecommunication Network and Licensing Policy 2025, has been published as a gazette. Under this rule, more than 3,000 previously issued legal and illegal licences came under review.
Holding election and referendum on same day is challenging for EC: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said that holding the national parliamentary election and the referendum on the same day will be challenging for the Election Commission (EC).
CA holds meeting with Bhutanese PM
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and visiting Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay have held a meeting.
EU extends condolences over earthquake casualties in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) has expressed deep sorrow, condolences, and solidarity over the loss of lives and injuries caused by Friday’s earthquake in Bangladesh.