Current Affairs
Khalilur Rahman meets India's Jaishankar on sidelines of ASEAN forum
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a brief meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (July 23) on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, Philippines.
Gopalganj lawyers stage protest demanding judge's removal over courtroom incident
Lawyers in Gopalganj staged a protest demanding the removal and exemplary punishment of a judicial magistrate after a trainee female lawyer was allegedly injured by a paperweight thrown by the judge during court proceedings.
LNG supply disruption triggers long queues at CNG stations across Dhaka
A disruption in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply has triggered a severe CNG shortage across Dhaka, forcing motorists to wait for hours at filling stations and disrupting public transport services.
Konstas, Patterson and Philippe named in CA XI for Bangladesh warm-up match
Cricket Australia (CA) has named a 14-member Cricket Australia XI for the three-day warm-up match against Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series, with Sam Konstas, Curtis Patterson and Josh Philippe among the headline selections.
Govt extends special passport correction facility for expatriates by Dec 31
The government has extended by six months the special facility allowing Bangladeshi expatriates to correct information in their passports and apply for new or reissued passports. Under the latest decision, the facility will remain in effect until December 31, 2026.
Ex-JCD leader hacked to death in Bogura
A former Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader was hacked to death by assailants in Bogura's Sadar upazila early Thursday (July 23).
Hormuz closure puts Bangladesh at risk of fertiliser crisis: WFP
Bangladesh faces a "severe risk" of a potential fertiliser crisis as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up global urea prices and threatens critical imports, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has said.
Hajj 2027 preliminary registration begins July 27, fee set at Tk3.5 lakh
The government will begin preliminary registration for Hajj 2027 on July 27, with aspiring pilgrims required to complete the process by September 24. The initial registration fee has been fixed at Tk 3,50,000 for both government and private management schemes.
PM Tarique Calls for local, foreign investment to build $1 trillion economy
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on local and foreign investors to expand their investments in Bangladesh, reaffirming the government's commitment to creating a business-friendly environment as the country targets becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2034.
Salman Khan backs students' movement, urges education reforms in India
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has voiced support for the ongoing student movement in India, praising the protesters' peaceful and united stand against alleged exam paper leaks while urging authorities to address their demands.