Current Affairs
Pakistan at historic low in Test rankings, Bangladesh in sixth place
Pakistan has suffered a major setback in the rankings after being whitewashed 3-0 by England in the three-match Test series. Due to the failure in the series the team has slipped one place to ninth in the Test rankings. Pakistan has never fallen so low in Test history before.1980
Nearly 350 tonnes of Indian hilsa imported through Benapole land port in two months
Nearly 350 tonnes or 352,786 kg of Indian hilsa has been imported through Benapole land port in Jessore in the first two months (July and August) of the current 2026-27 fiscal year. Of this, 29,440 kg arrived in July and 323,346 kg in August alone.
Two legs of dismembered woman’s body recovered in Adabar, identity still unidentified even by fingerprint
Police have recovered two more legs of a dismembered woman’s body found earlier in a bag and a canal in the No 10 Hakka More area of Adabar in the capital. The identity of the woman has not yet been established. After recovering four pieces of the body on Saturday, police recovered two more legs. A case has been filed against unknown person or persons on charges of murder and disposing of the body.
Deaths from measles and symptoms rise to 1,022
The Directorate General of Health Services has said the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms in the country has risen to 1,022.
No false cases filed in the country after August 5, claims law minister
Law Minister Asaduzzaman has claimed that no false cases have been filed in the country after August 5, 2024.
Six people arrested from hotel in Gen Z members’ ‘operation’, police unaware, questions raised
Members of a voluntary organisation named ‘Gen Z Aloron’ have arrested six people from a residential hotel in Ullapara of Sirajganj. The organisation claimed it received complaints of immoral activities at the hotel, involved locals, arrested the six and informed the police. However, questions have been raised over whether members of a voluntary organisation can themselves arrest anyone on any allegation. Police have also said they knew nothing about the matter beforehand.
Apple’s new AirPods 5: improved noise cancellation, Siri AI and live translation
Apple has unveiled its new generation open-ear earbuds AirPods 5, featuring more powerful active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, new Siri AI features and live translation.
Mahira Khan set to become mother for second time
Mahira Khan, 41, the popular Pakistani actress, is set to become a mother for the second time. She confirmed the news of her pregnancy while participating in the Toronto International Film Festival 2026 (TIFF).
PM to leave for US on September 21 to join UN session
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will leave for the United States on September 21 to participate in the United Nations General Assembly session. He will highlight Bangladesh’s new vision and priorities on the global stage during the visit.
To strengthen democracy, local government must be strengthened: President
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasised the need to strengthen local government to give democracy an institutional form.