Current Affairs
Govt moves to fast-track trials of serious crimes to strengthen public security
The government has published the draft Speedy Trial Tribunal (Amendment) Act, 2026 for public consultation, seeking feedback on proposed measures to expedite trials of serious crimes, including extortion, robbery and dacoity, with the aim of enhancing public security.
Fire pollution killed 3,560 people in Indonesia in September
Smoke from forest and land fires is estimated to have caused about 3,560 deaths in Indonesia in September alone, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), a Helsinki-based research group. The findings were reported on Friday (October 30) by Arab News.
Irene Khan for ensuring women's participation at all decision-making levels
Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Irene Zubaida Khan has called for ensuring women's effective and meaningful participation at every level of decision-making to establish sustainable peace.
5 Saudi fire victims return Saturday
The bodies of five more Naogaon workers killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday (October 31), nearly three months after the tragedy.
Russian strikes kill 20 across Ukraine
At least 20 people were killed in Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities on Thursday (October 29). The deadliest strike hit the main railway station in Dnipro, where 14 people died.
Philippine envoy seeks stronger tourism ties with Bangladesh
Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Nina Padilla Cainglet today expressed optimism about expanding bilateral tourism cooperation, emphasising greater people-to-people connectivity, cultural exchanges and sustainable tourism development between the two countries.
Shama outlines Bangladesh's priorities at Chatham House roundtable
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed today outlined Bangladesh's development priorities and foreign policy objectives at a roundtable hosted by Chatham House in London.
Biggest-ever crypto hack impacts $6.3 billion as Binance works to contain fallout
The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has suspended all deposits and withdrawals after a major security breach. The company says the incident could have affected roughly $6.3 billion in assets. It adds that about $3 billion has already been frozen with the help of industry partners.
Bangladesh secures three-year LDC graduation deferment
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has granted Bangladesh and Nepal a three-year preparatory period before their graduation from least developed country (LDC) status.
PM returns home after four-day Japan visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home early today wrapping up his four-day official visit to Japan aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, attracting investment and expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.