Current Affairs
UK, Saudi Arabia reaffirm support for Rohingya humanitarian response
The United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through strengthened humanitarian cooperation and joint assistance programmes.
8 more children die with measles-like symptoms
Eight children died from-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 779. Maps
India ask its seafarers not to take Hormuz voyages
India has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy the country's seafarers on vessels undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed fighting in the region. India is the world's third-largest supplier of seafarers, with more than 300,000 sailors working across global shipping fleets, according to government data.
Youth 'killed' in the July movement found alive in Saudi Arabia
The investigation into several murder and attempted murder cases filed in the capital surrounding the July coup has revealed serious discrepancies. The final police report found that in some cases the person claimed to be 'killed' is alive in Saudi Arabia, in some cases the identity of the plaintiff in the case is fake. Again, in some cases, no evidence was found to support the claim of being killed or injured in a shooting.
Couple found dead in Bagerhat, note recovred from next to bodies
The police have recovered the bodies of a couple from the bedroom of their house in Bagerhat's Sharankhola upazila. A note was also recovered from the scene. However, an investigation is underway to find out who wrote the note and whether it is related to the deaths.
Daily online gambling transactions worth Tk5 crore, 6 held with 6,600 SIMs
Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested six members of an organized online gambling gang in separate raids in Gazipur and Comilla. During this, 6,600 SIM cards linked to Mobile Financial Services (MFS) accounts were seized.
Muazzin's hanging body found in mosque, uncle dies of heart attack
The police have recovered the hanging body of a muazzin from inside a mosque in Dimla, Nilphamari. His uncle fell ill on the spot after seeing his nephew's body. He later died of a heart attack on the way to the hospital.
More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar
Two boats carrying more than 500 people are feared to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days, United Nations agencies have said.
Bakery worker beaten to death in Narsingdi
A bakery worker has been allegedly beaten to death after being locked in a warehouse in Raipura, Narsingdi. The incident took place around 8 pm on Wednesday (July 15) in the upazila's Jangli Shibpur Bazar.
US military to start testosterone screening for over 30s
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new annual testosterone screening programme for US service members aged 30 and over.