Current Affairs
32 killed as Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashes in Ondo
All 32 people aboard a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft were killed when it crashed in southwestern Nigeria’s Ondo State on Monday (October 5).
49th BCS: Govt appoints 40 more to education cadre
The government has appointed 40 more candidates to the education cadre under the 49th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration Monday night.
PM Tarique Rahman joins Children’s Rights Day, Shishu Academy jubilee event
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined a programme marking Children’s Rights Day 2026 and the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy.
19 banks halt card, ATM, digital services for system upgrades, migration
Digital banking services, including card transactions, ATM withdrawals, POS payments, e-commerce, QR code payments, and National Payment Switch Bangladesh (NPSB) transfers, across 19 banks are facing temporary disruptions due to scheduled system upgrades and maintenance.
Thakurgaon-1 by-election: BNP's Obaidullah Masud withdraws nomination
District BNP vice-president Md Obaidullah Masud has withdrawn his nomination papers from the by-election to Thakurgaon-1 constituency. As a result, the path for Mirza Faisal Amin to contest as the BNP's party candidate on the 'sheaf of paddy' symbol has become largely clear.
Women’s football match suspended in Dirai after local clerics protest
A women’s friendly football match in Sunamganj’s Dirai has been suspended after local clerics objected to the event, citing concerns over what they described as indecent behaviour.
Shopping malls, shops to remain open till 10pm till Oct 22
Ahead of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, various shopping malls, markets and shops across the country will be allowed to remain open until 10pm until October 22. During this period, these establishments will remain open from 11am to 10pm.
Bangladeshi killed in Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia
A Bangladeshi national named Md Sajib Hossain has been killed in a drone or missile attack by Houthi rebels on an Aramco facility in the Al Khurais area of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The information was conveyed in a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, October 5.
Gold prices fall
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has again decreased the price of gold in the country’s market. According to the new decision the price of per bhori of 22-carat gold has been fixed at 2 lakh 29 thousand 80 taka including VAT by decreasing 1 thousand 691 taka.
Continuous five-day holiday on Durga Puja
The government offices will remain closed for continuous three days from October 20 to 22 next on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja. Due to this rearrangement in the holiday schedule the government offices will remain open on October 17 next (Saturday) and it will be counted as a working day.