Current Affairs
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.
Speaker rules out discussion on ‘dark side’ of political leader’s life
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has ordered the removal from the official proceedings of a statement made in the National Parliament about Maulana Mamunul Haque, Ameer of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis. He said he does not want the ‘dark side’ of any political leader’s personal life to be discussed in parliament.
Phone conversation between Bangladesh-Azerbaijan FM, discussion on opening Embassies
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman. They took part in the phone call on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Actor Jovan injured in motorcycle accident in Cox’s Bazar
Popular actor Farhan Ahmed Jovan was involved in a motorcycle accident on the Marine Drive road in Cox’s Bazar. However, he escaped with no major injuries.