Current Affairs
10 injured as attack disrupts NCP protest rally in Kurigram
At least 10 people, including a member of the police's District Special Branch (DSB), were injured after an attack on a protest rally organized by the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram on Thursday.
Bangladeshi man allegedly shot dead in Libya despite family paying Tk6 million in ransom
A Bangladeshi man from Madaripur's Rajoir upazila was allegedly shot dead in Libya by a human trafficking network after his family failed to pay an additional Tk 2.7 million in ransom, despite having already paid Tk 6 million, family members said.
US deports 23 more Bangladeshis over illegal immigration
The United States has deported another 23 Bangladeshi nationals as part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, after they reportedly entered the country through irregular and high-risk migration routes in search of better opportunities.
Journalists to hold sit-in on August 12 over Supreme Court entry restrictions
Journalists have announced a sit-in programme on August 12 demanding the withdrawal of restrictions on media access to the Supreme Court and urging the Chief Justice to ensure an unhindered environment for court reporting.
Ammar among 9 Shibir men sued in attempted murder case, PBI to investigate
A Rajshahi court has ordered the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate an attempted murder case filed against nine leaders of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir and the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RAKSU), including RAKSU General Secretary Salahuddin Ammar and Assistant General Secretary S.M. Salman Sabbir, over the alleged assault of a student at the university's central library.
Government warns ministries against mishandling sensitive data through AI tools
The government has instructed all ministries and divisions to exercise caution in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in official work, warning that improper use could expose sensitive and confidential government information to unauthorized third parties.
Remittances reach $2.71bn in first 29 days of July
Bangladesh received $2.707 billion in remittances during the first 29 days of July, marking an 18.9 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bank on Thursday. Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan said expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $2.707 billion between July 1 and July 29, up from $2.276 billion during the same period last year.
Dhaka University to review recruitment during Awami League regime
Dhaka University has formed a high-level committee to investigate whether there were any irregularities in the recruitment of teachers and other employees between January 2009 and 2024, a period corresponding to the tenure of the Awami League government.
Bangladesh ranks 154th in Global Relocation Index, Estonia tops list
Estonia has been named the world's best country for relocation in the 2026 Global Relocation Index, while Bangladesh ranked 154th among 192 countries and territories, according to a report published by international organization ReloMove.
Dhaka University temporarily suspends 3 teachers, including Sadeka Halim
Dhaka University has temporarily suspended three faculty members, including Professor Sadeqa Halim of the Department of Sociology, over separate allegations.