Current Affairs
Bangladesh placed at lowest tier in new US tariff structure
Bangladesh has been placed at the lowest 10 percent additional tariff level under the United States' new tariff framework. Under the same system, several of Bangladesh's key competitors have been subjected to a maximum tariff of 12.5 percent.
Foreign exchange reserve stands at $36.46 billion
The country's gross foreign exchange reserve stood at $36.457 billion on Tuesday (July 28), according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank's Foreign Exchange Reserve and Treasury Management Department.
NCP leaders and activists pulled out of vehicles, beaten up; Sarjis among 10 injured
An attack and vandalism took place on the convoy of the National Citizen Party (NCP) after the conclusion of its 'July March' programme in Habiganj. At least 10 leaders and activists, including NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and Chief Organiser Sarjis Alam, were injured. The NCP has blamed local BNP, Chhatra Dal and Jubo Dal leaders and activists for the attack. However, Jubo Dal has denied the allegations.
Powerful earthquake hits Japan, many trapped in collapsed shopping mall
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto region on Tuesday at 4:27 pm local time. Preliminary reports indicate it is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Japan in nearly 15 years .
Bangladesh leap 73 spots in FIVB world rankings
Bangladesh have made a giant leap in international volleyball rankings, thanks to their impressive performance at the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Championship in Islamabad, Pakistan. After beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in the semi-final on Tuesday, Bangladesh not only secured a place in the final but also jumped from 148th to 75th in the latest FIVB rankings, climbing 73 spots in one go.
Dhaka will come to a standstill if I return: Shakib Al Hasan
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has made comments about his return to the country and his stardom in a recent interview. He claimed that if he returns, the commotion among his fans and supporters would be so immense that it could effectively paralyse Dhaka city. Shakib said it is this fear of a massive public gathering that is preventing some from allowing him to return home .
Protest programme in Shyamnagar demands resignation of MP Gazi Nazrul
A protest programme was held in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, by an organisation called 'Conscious Civil Society' demanding the resignation of Gazi Nazrul Islam, Member of Parliament for the Satkhira-4 constituency.
Government appoints new VCs for two universities, Pro-VCs for 16
The government has appointed new Vice-Chancellors (VCs) for Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) and Sunamganj University of Science and Technology. At the same time, new Pro-Vice-Chancellors (Pro-VCs) have been appointed for 16 public universities across the country.
Liton's injury costs Tk 25 lakh, BCB medical department faces investigation
Questions have been raised over the management of wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das's injury, putting the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) medical department under scrutiny. The board has spent approximately Tk 25 lakh on his treatment, travel to Singapore and other related expenses .
Ian Bishop disappointed at not having Nahid Rana
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Australia due to injury, even before the squad was announced. His absence has disappointed former West Indies pacer and popular cricket analyst Ian Bishop, who said he was looking forward to watching Rana's fiery bowling on Australia's pace-friendly wickets.