Current Affairs
Police have raised a nationwide security alert over a possible bomb attack
Bangladesh Police Headquarters has ordered a heightened security posture across the country following information suggesting the possibility of a bomb attack.
7-member committee formed to review judges' pay, allowances report
The government has formed a seven-member committee to review the report of the 'Bangladesh Judicial Service Pay Commission, 2025' and formulate necessary recommendations. The commission had submitted its report after reviewing the salaries, allowances and other benefits of judges.
Case filed over attack on DU bus after dispute over seating row
A Dhaka University (DU) bus was attacked and vandalised in Fatullah, Narayanganj, following an altercation over a female student seating her husband beside her on the bus. A case has been filed in this connection, naming three individuals and 30 unidentified others.
Dozens of migrants rescued off Greece, most Bangladeshi and Sudanese
Greece's Coast Guard has rescued dozens of migrants off the coast of the island of Crete. Most of those rescued are citizens of Bangladesh and Sudan, along with several Egyptian nationals.
Journalist allegedly beaten, thrown into police van for filming assault on woman
A journalist has alleged that he was thrown into a police van and tortured after filming police personnel beating a woman at Dhaka's Bijoy Sarani. The victim, Bulbul Hossain, works as a mobile journalist for private television channel Global Television.
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey have signed a joint defence pact in the holy city of Makkah amid the Iran war and escalating conflict in the Middle East. The three Sunni-majority nations, all allies of the United States, formalised their defence partnership through the Makkah Defence Pact on Friday, August 7.
Police body search before raid raises questions, authorities cite rules
A video of police personnel being body-searched before an anti-drug joint operation in Gangni upazila, Meherpur, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. Police have said the search was conducted according to rules to ensure transparency .
Video of schoolgirl being kicked goes viral, victim allegedly issued TC
A video of a schoolgirl being kicked in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion. Allegations have emerged that the victim herself was issued a Transfer Certificate (TC) and expelled from the school on grounds of being outside during school hours.
Meta adds bKash as payment option for Facebook ad bills
Meta is set to make payment easier for entrepreneurs running Facebook ads in Bangladesh. The company is currently testing the integration of bKash, a local mobile financial service, as a payment option on its advertising platform.
Tourist drowns in Tanguar Haor
A tourist has died after drowning while bathing in the Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj. The incident took place around 4:30pm on Friday, August 7, near the watchtower area of the Haor.