Current Affairs
What to do if you feel sleepy at work?
Many feel awkward when sleep suddenly hits in the middle of office work. Lack of proper sleep at night, rushing in the morning, or long hours of continuous work can naturally make your eyes heavy during the day. Sometimes, even important meetings become risky if you nod off.
Qatar warns US–Iran escalation would trigger regional catastrophe
Qatar has voiced deep concern over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that any further escalation could plunge the Middle East and surrounding regions into severe turmoil.
Rafsan–Xefer tie the knot!
Ending months of speculation, popular presenter and content creator Rafsan Sabab and singer Jefar Rahman are set to wed. If all goes as planned, the star couple will take their place at the wedding altar today, Wednesday, January 14.
FIFA world cup trophy arrives in Bangladesh today: how to watch
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most coveted symbol of world football—the original FIFA World Cup trophy—is arriving in Bangladesh today as part of the ongoing ‘FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour,’ giving football fans a chance to see it up close.
Trump administration labels 3 Muslim brotherhood branches as “Terrorist Organisations”
As part of a tough stance against Israel’s rival forces, the United States has designated active branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as “terrorist organizations,” enforcing extensive sanctions against them under the Trump administration.
Death toll in Iran may exceed 12,000
Amid more than two weeks of anti-government protests in Iran, fears are growing that the actual number of deaths in the security forces’ crackdown could be far higher than previously estimated.
UN rights chief offers support to combat election misinformation
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has offered the support of his office to counter the surge of misinformation targeting the February 12 elections as Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus sought support of the organization to address the issue.
Jamaat leader killed at home in Dhaka’s Rajabazar
A ward-level leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has been killed at his home in Dhaka’s Paschim Rajabazar area.
Bangladeshi passport remains 7th weakest globally
The Bangladeshi passport has once again been ranked seventh weakest in the world. The January 2026 edition of the ‘Henley Passport Index’ shows that holders of this passport can travel to only 37 countries without a visa.
FIFA World Cup trophy to arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday
Bangladesh fans will get a chance to witness the FIFA World Cup trophy close up front as the most coveted silverware in the world of football will make a stop in Dhaka on Wednesday, as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola.