Current Affairs
Jamaat leaders replace imam, muezzins in mosque stipend list in Jashore
Allegations of irregularities and favouritism have surfaced in the selection of mosques for a government stipend programme for imams, muezzins and caretakers in Keshabpur of Jashore, with local residents accusing political leaders of replacing the names of actual mosque workers with those of Jamaat-e-Islami figures.
Lies are temporary, truth is eternal: Shabnur's cryptic post sparks fresh buzz
Actress Shabnur has sparked fresh speculation with a cryptic social media post amid renewed discussion surrounding the investigation into the death of popular actor Salman Shah.
Egypt coach lose consciousness while intervene wives clash in hotel
Egypt national football team coach Hossam Hassan’s two wives reportedly got into a physical altercation during a holiday in northern Egypt, with Hassan said to have collapsed while trying to stop the fight.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal in Carroll case
The US Supreme Court on Monday (August 17) rejected Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a $5 million civil verdict in writer E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case, leaving the jury’s unanimous finding against the US president intact.
Bangladesh will welcome Indian investment in infrastructure: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has stated that if Indian investors express interest in Bangladesh's infrastructure sector and if such investment proves beneficial for the country, it will be welcomed.
Parliament prioritises four areas for legislative research
The parliament has prioritised four key areas for research as it moves to implement the revised National Parliament Research Policy 2026.
All-out efforts underway to arrest drug godfathers: Coast Guard DG
Rear Admiral Md. Ziaul Haq, Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, has stated that all-out efforts are currently underway to apprehend the godfathers involved in drug trafficking and smuggling.
PM distributes 20,000 raincoats to tea workers
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated a distribution program of 20,000 raincoats to ensure safe working conditions and protection for tea workers in the Sylhet division against adverse weather conditions.
Bangladeshi man from Sylhet shot dead in east London
A Bangladeshi man from Sylhet’s Bishwanath was shot dead in East Ham, east London, between late Monday night and early Tuesday, according to his family.
Remittance inflow rises 32.6% to $1.89b in first 17 days of August
Nearly $1.89 billion in remittances flowed into country during the first 17 days of August, marking a 32.6 per cent increase from the same period a year earlier, according to Bangladesh Bank data.