Current Affairs
No plan for direct talks with US: Iran
Iran has no plans to engage in direct dialogue with the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei said, describing Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi’s ongoing visit to Pakistan as part of Islamabad’s mediation efforts to ease regional tensions.
Body of missing Bangladeshi PhD student found in Florida, roommate arrested
Authorities in the United States have recovered human remains believed to be of a missing Bangladeshi PhD student, while a suspect—his roommate—has been arrested in connection with the case.
Police warn of possible militant attack plans on key establishments
Bangladesh Police has issued an intelligence alert warning of potential attack targeting key state and public installations, including the National Parliament, across the country.
Mobile network services face challenges amid fuel crisis: AMTOB
The fuel crisis has made operating mobile networks increasingly challenging. The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has warned that without immediate government intervention, telecom services may become unsustainable. The industry body has sent a letter to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the sector's regulatory authority, outlining the severity of the situation.
ADB provides $250 million loan to strengthen Bangladesh's social safety net
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $250 million loan to help Bangladesh implement necessary reforms to enhance the efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness of its social protection system.
871 children die at RMCH in three months
At least 871 children have died at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) over the last three months, averaging at least 10 deaths per day. Among them, 52 children died with symptoms of measles.
LNG crisis may prolong until 2027: IEA
The global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market could face a prolonged crisis until the end of 2027 due to supply disruptions and infrastructure damage caused by the US-Iran war, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said.
Bangladesh seeks extension of LDC graduation period
Bangladesh has requested an extension of the preparatory period for its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition, the country's permanent representative to the United Nations has said.
Sylhet book fair cancelled over 'fear of mob attack'
The Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has revoked permission for a week-long book fair organised by the Publisher's Council Sylhet, citing fears of a mob attack. The decision came just a day after the initial approval was granted.
Over 1.5 crore people faced 'severe food insecurity' in Bangladesh in 2025
Despite significant improvement in Bangladesh's food security situation at the beginning of 2025 due to the absence of major disasters, reduced inflation, and increased remittance inflows, more than 1.5 crore people remained in 'severe food insecurity', according to a global report.