Current Affairs
Chhatra Dal-Shibir clash at BRU over exhibition showing war-criminals as 'judicial killing victims'
A clash broke out between activists of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir at Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur over the display of photos of convicted war criminals from Jamaat-e-Islami at an exhibition organised by Shibir to mark the July uprising. At least three people from both sides were injured in the incident.
Cabinet scraps essential medicines list and pricing method
The cabinet has approved the proposal to scrap the 'Essential Medicines List–2026' and the 'Drug Pricing Method–2026'. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat on Monday, August 3, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The Cabinet Division later confirmed the matter through a press release.
Govt reveals plan to bring Mbappe to Bangladesh
The government has expressed its desire to bring French World Cup-winning star footballer Kylian Mbappe to Bangladesh on the occasion of the 'Prime Minister's Gold Cup' national football competition.
Man found hanging after Facebook post about death due to woman
Police have recovered the hanging body of a young man named Neerab Emon in Pomra union of Rangunia upazila in Chattogram. Hours before his death, he had posted an emotional status on Facebook saying, 'My death will be because of a woman'.
We want to further improve relations with India: Shama Obaed
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed has said Bangladesh wants to further improve relations with India. The Bangladesh government does not want the advancement of bilateral ties to be disrupted.
NBR orders use of new BIN by November 30
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed the use of Business Identification Numbers (BIN) transferred as part of the reorganisation of VAT commissionerates. To this end, all activities under the old BIN must be completed by November 30.
Zaima Rahman takes driving test standing in queue, gets licence
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman has obtained her driving licence by following the prescribed rules and standing in queue like any ordinary examinee.
Umpire Saikat's resignation made effective one year after submission
The contract of international elite umpire Sharafuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has come to an end. Although he had submitted his resignation on April 21, 2025, it was made effective nearly a year later, in April 2026.
US Pacific Fleet Commander arriving in Dhaka tomorrow
Commander of the United States Pacific Fleet Admiral Steve Keler is arriving in Bangladesh on Tuesday (August 4) for a three-day official visit.
8 police officials transferred
Eight officials holding the ranks of Additional Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) serving in various units of Bangladesh Police have been transferred. The transfer order was issued on Monday (August 3) through a notification signed by Additional DIG Raihan Uddin Khan of the Personnel Management-1 Division of Police Headquarters.