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Malaysia repatriates over 242,000 undocumented migrants
Malaysia repatriates over 242,000 undocumented migrants

International

Malaysia repatriates over 242,000 undocumented migrants

Malaysia has repatriated a total of 242,093 undocumented migrants from 112 countries under the Migrant Repatriation Programme between May 19, 2025, and June this year. Malaysian Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said they accounted for the vast majority of the 264,961 foreigners who registered for the voluntary return initiative.

Govt declares two new river ports in Sariakandi, Dhunat
Govt declares two new river ports in Sariakandi, Dhunat

National

Govt declares two new river ports in Sariakandi, Dhunat

The government has declared two new river ports on the banks of the Jamuna River to improve inland waterway connectivity in the northern region, expand passenger services and develop river port-based infrastructure.

Abdullah Al Mamun appointed new DC of Sylhet
Abdullah Al Mamun appointed new DC of Sylhet

Country

Abdullah Al Mamun appointed new DC of Sylhet

Deputy Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division Abdullah Al Mamun has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) and District Magistrate of Sylhet.

Two private bills including alcohol, gambling ban withdrawn
Two private bills including alcohol, gambling ban withdrawn

National

Two private bills including alcohol, gambling ban withdrawn

After being introduced in the National Parliament, the two private bills, the ‘Liquor and Gambling (Prohibition) Act, 2026’ and the ‘Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2026’, have been withdrawn.

2.5-year-old child drowns as floodwaters enter house
2.5-year-old child drowns as floodwaters enter house

Country

2.5-year-old child drowns as floodwaters enter house

A two-and-a-half-year-old toddler tragically drowned after falling into flash floodwaters that breached his family home in Chakaria upazila of Cox's Bazar. The incident was triggered by continuous torrential rainfall and upstream runoff from the Matamuhuri River.

Bangladesh to initiate CEPA talks with India to reduce trade deficit
Bangladesh to initiate CEPA talks with India to reduce trade deficit

Trade and Economy

Bangladesh to initiate CEPA talks with India to reduce trade deficit

The government has initiated steps to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India to reduce the bilateral trade imbalance. The Minister for Commerce, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, disclosed this in a written response during a parliamentary session.

12 Bangladeshis killed in Middle East Conflict, 4 Others Die After Moving to Russia
12 Bangladeshis killed in Middle East Conflict, 4 Others Die After Moving to Russia

National

12 Bangladeshis killed in Middle East Conflict, 4 Others Die After Moving to Russia

A total of 12 Bangladeshi nationals have been killed so far in the ongoing Middle East conflict, Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury informed the National Parliament on Thursday (July 9).

All official leaves cancelled in Chattogram due to continuous rain
All official leaves cancelled in Chattogram due to continuous rain

Country

All official leaves cancelled in Chattogram due to continuous rain

All types of leave, including weekly holidays, for all officials and employees under the Chattogram district administration have been cancelled to tackle the ongoing severe flood situation triggered by relentless heavy rainfall.

Woman's photo sticker found in Chattogram University dormitory food
Woman's photo sticker found in Chattogram University dormitory food

Country

Woman's photo sticker found in Chattogram University dormitory food

A controversy has emerged at Chattogram University (CU) after a student reportedly found a sticker featuring a woman's photograph in his lunch at the Shahjalal residential hall. A picture of the incident has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism among students.

Eviction drive conducted under four metro rail stations
Eviction drive conducted under four metro rail stations

City

Eviction drive conducted under four metro rail stations

Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has conducted an eviction drive beneath four metro rail stations in the capital to ensure the unhindered movement of commuters.

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