Current Affairs
Health Minister orders suspension of two health workers over vaccine denial
During an unannounced visit to Gobindaganj Upazila Health Complex in Gaibandha, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain learned from a patient that despite the hospital having stock, he had to buy an anti-rabies vaccine from outside for Tk 1,030. After verifying the complaint, the minister ordered the temporary suspension of two health workers.
Government hires Dubai law firm to get Benazir's bail cancelled: Home Minister
The Bangladesh government has taken steps to cancel the bail of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in the United Arab Emirates. A law firm has been hired in Dubai for this purpose, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.
RU students protest billboard featuring convicted war criminals
Students at Rajshahi University have expressed anger over a billboard featuring images of several individuals convicted in war crimes cases from the 1971 Liberation War. The billboard was put up by 'Novo Culture', an organisation led by RU Central Students' Union (Raksu) General Secretary Salahuddin Ammar. Several student organisations and individuals have demanded its removal and action against those responsible.
Bodies of renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and others recovered from Broad Peak
The bodies of four more climbers, including renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, have been recovered from the Karakoram mountain range, three days after they went missing following an avalanche.
DU admission applications to begin Nov 1
Online applications for the first-year undergraduate programmes of the 2026-27 academic session at Dhaka University will begin on 11 November. The application process will continue until 25 November at 11:59pm.
Examiner caught evaluating HSC answer scripts at tea stall in Sylhet
A teacher has been accused of evaluating answer scripts of the recently concluded Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations at a tea stall in Sylhet while chatting with friends.
Chinmoy Krishna Das gets bail in two cases, but not yet released
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Sanatani Jagaran Jote, has been granted bail by the High Court in two cases. However, he will not be released from custody immediately as there are more cases against him.
All private Dakhil, Alim madrasa ad-hoc committees dissolved
The Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has dissolved all existing ad-hoc committees of private Dakhil and Alim madrasas across the country. The board has also directed authorities to form new ad-hoc committees within 15 working days, following the revised regulations and obtaining necessary approvals.
DMP arrests 431 in 24 hours; recovers weapons, drugs
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 431 individuals during special drives across various parts of the capital over the past 24 hours. The operation also led to the recovery of a foreign pistol, a large quantity of drugs, mobile phones and other evidence. Additionally, 70 cases were filed during this period.
Remittances reach Tk 35,000 crore in July
A total of $286 million in remittances or expatriate income entered the country through official banking channels in July, the first month of the 2026-27 fiscal year. In Bangladeshi currency, the amount is approximately Tk 35,400 crore (at an exchange rate of Tk 123.83 per dollar), according to a Bangladesh Bank report published on Sunday (August 2).