Current Affairs
Dhaka’s air relatively better today, Kampala most polluted
Dhaka’s air quality was in the moderate category on Saturday morning, while Kampala, the capital of Uganda, ranked as the world’s most polluted city, according to the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
US Senate backs 100% tariff threat on India, China over Russian energy imports
The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation that could pave the way for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from India, China and three other major buyers of Russian oil and gas, escalating Washington’s economic pressure on countries accused of helping finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Bangladesh suffer heavy defeat in Warm-Up match against Australia XI
Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse in their final warm-up match ahead of the Test series in Australia, being bowled out for just 54 in their second innings against a Cricket Australia XI on Friday (August 8).
US Court halts Trump’s $400m White House Ballroom project
US President Donald Trump’s plan to build a $400 million ballroom at the White House has suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered construction to be halted. A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 on Friday (August 7) to uphold an injunction blocking construction of the proposed ballroom on the White House’s east side.
Israeli strikes kill more than 4,300 in Lebanon since March
More than 4,300 people have been killed and over 12,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March, according to Lebanon's Public Health Ministry, as tensions continue despite a ceasefire reached in June.
Dhaka soaked as downpours sweep across Country
Persistent rain has been lashing Dhaka and many parts of Bangladesh since early Saturday (August 8), disrupting the morning commute and causing widespread inconvenience for people heading to schools, colleges and workplaces.
Tribunal-1 team to visit DGFI's JIC today
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 will inspect the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) at the headquarters of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Dhaka on Saturday (August 8) as part of proceedings in cases involving allegations of enforced disappearances and torture.
Low pressure may form in Bay, rain and thunderstorms likely to intensify in August
One to two monsoon low-pressure systems may form over the Bay of Bengal this August, with at least one potentially developing into a depression, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's long-range forecast. The forecast also points to several spells of thunderstorms, above-normal temperatures and isolated heatwaves across the country during the month.
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.