Current Affairs
Hamas-linked activity taking place in Bangladesh, Pakistan: Israeli ambassador to India
Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has alleged that Hamas-linked activity is taking place in Pakistan and Bangladesh, raising concerns about the spread of extremist influence beyond the Middle East. The envoy expressed deep scepticism about Pakistan's role as a mediator in regional diplomacy and questioned Islamabad's commitment to combating extremism.
Yet another earthquake jolts Bangladesh
An earthquake was felt again in the country. On Thursday (June 18), a mild to moderate earthquake was felt in different parts of the country at 9:29pm. Many people were panicked by the sudden tremor. However, no casualties or major damage were immediately reported.
TMC faces fresh concerns over control of its bank accounts
Already reeling from a factional split after its electoral setback in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress now faces fresh anxiety over control of its bank accounts.
Bangladeshi deposits in Swiss banks surge 41%
Money parked by Bangladeshi nationals and banks in Swiss banks soared 41% in 2025 to 834.2 million Swiss francs (CHF) (about Tk12,763 crore), reaching the second-highest level on record.
No MP is loan defaulter under existing election law: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said that no member of the current Jatiya Sangsad can be described as a loan defaulter, as Bangladesh’s election laws clearly bar loan defaulters from contesting elections and obtaining nominations.
UN calls on Bangladesh and India to resolve the issue of “push-ins”
The United Nations has called on Bangladesh and India to resolve the issue of “push-ins” of people across the border through dialogue and respect for human rights.
Menstrual disorders affect 64% of rural girls: Study
For millions of Bangladeshi girls, menstruation is not merely a monthly biological process.
HC disposes of record 2,425 cases in a day
The High Court has disposed of a record 2,425 long-pending cases in a single day following the step taken to reduce the case backlogs.
1.68 million economic units employ nearly 3.4 million people in Rajshahi: Economic Census
The total number of economic units in Rajshahi Division is 16,80,717 and the number of people employed in these establishments is 34,09,316. This information has come up in the final results of the Economic Census-2024 conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Guidelines issued on calculators, watches for HSC exams
The Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has issued new guidelines regarding the use of calculators and watches by students in the upcoming HSC and equivalent examinations. The instructions allow the use of specific 8 models of scientific non-programmable calculators. The opportunity to use general calculators has also been kept.