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June 24, 2025

Current Affairs

Bangladesh and China Discuss Fair Elections in Beijing Meeting

A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met with representatives of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on June 23,

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 5.4% growth rate for Bangladesh’s economy in the fiscal year 2025-26, signaling cautious optimism for recovery after a challenging period. This projection follows a reported GDP growth of 3.97% in FY25, the slowest

June 24, 2025

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

Business·Current Affairs

Coal-based power plants are a major driver of intensifying heatwaves, posing a significant threat to the environment, public health, and regional ecosystems. These facilities

Charge Framing Hearing Against Sheikh Hasina Set for July 1- Bangladesh

Current Affairs

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has scheduled July 1, 2025, for a charge framing hearing against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case

KSE 100 Rockets Past 133,000 as PSX Posts Strong Gains

July 7, 2025

Business

On July 7, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its record-breaking performance, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 133,000-point milestone during intra-day trading. The index gained nearly 1,188 points,

India’s Market Regulator to Boost Surveillance on Derivatives Manipulation: SEBI Chief

July 7, 2025

Business

India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is set to enhance its oversight of the derivatives market to curb manipulation, according to Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. On July 7, 2025, SEBI announced plans

Pakistan: Ashura Processions Conclude Peacefully Across Major Cities

July 7, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 6, 2025, Pakistan observed Youm-e-Ashura with solemnity, as mourning processions honoring the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala concluded peacefully nationwide. The

SAARC’s Dormant State and Regional Implications

July 7, 2025

Current Affairs

For nearly a decade, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has remained inactive, largely due to India’s persistent reluctance to engage with Pakistan. The organization’s functionality stalled after New Delhi

Iran Deports 300,000 Afghans Amid Regional Unrest

July 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Over the past two weeks, Iran has deported more than 300,000 Afghan migrants through the Islam Qala border in Herat, Afghanistan, as part of a large-scale expulsion campaign. Local officials in Herat

Cops Deploy Water Cannons, Tear Gas to Disperse Ex BDR Protesters at Kakrail

July 7, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 7, 2025, police in Dhaka’s Kakrail area used water cannons and tear gas to break up a protest by former Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members. The demonstrators, dismissed following the 2009

ICT to Rule on Charge Framing Against Hasina on July 10

July 7, 2025

Current Affairs

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka is set to deliver its decision on July 10, 2025, regarding the framing of charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman

Afghan Government Allocates 94K+ Acres Across 25 Provinces for Returnees

July 7, 2025

Current Affairs

The Afghan Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced the allocation of over 94,027 acres of land across 25 provinces to provide permanent housing for forcibly returned Afghan migrants. Kamal Afghan,

India Prepares $230 Million Drone Push in Wake of Pakistan Conflict

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

India is set to launch a $234 million initiative to bolster its domestic drone industry, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign components following a four-day clash with Pakistan in May 2025. The

Nationwide Protests Continue in Bangladesh Despite July 5 Holiday

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 5, 2025, students across Bangladesh sustained their protests against the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs, undeterred by the public holiday. Demonstrations, led by the Boishomybirodhi Chhatra Andolon

Can Bangladesh Maintain Its Position in the US Market?

July 5, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Bangladesh faces a pressing deadline of July 9, 2025, to secure a favorable trade agreement with the United States, as potential tariff hikes threaten its garment exports. The current 16% tariff on

UN Passes Resolution on Rohingya Crisis, Bangladesh Calls for Global Support

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on July 4, 2025, addressing the ongoing Rohingya crisis, urging an end to impunity in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Bangladesh, hosting over 1.3 million

Islamic Emirate Calls for Broader International Recognition After Russia’s Endorsement

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has urged global nations to follow Russia’s lead in recognizing its government, following Moscow’s official acknowledgment on July 4, 2025. Russia became the first country to formally

Germany Initiates Dialogue with Taliban Government on Migrant Repatriation

July 5, 2025

Current Affairs

Germany has opened discussions with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government to address the repatriation of Afghan migrants, marking a shift in its approach to deportation policies. The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, emphasized the

Markets Tumble as Indian Regulator Bars Jane Street; BSE, Brokers Hit

July 4, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Indian stock markets faced a sharp decline on July 4, 2025, following a decision by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to bar U.S.-based trading firm Jane Street from the

Analysts See RBI Tools as Key to Keeping Overnight Rates Aligned with Policy Corridor

July 4, 2025

Business

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is effectively managing overnight interbank lending rates to stay within its policy corridor through targeted liquidity operations, according to market analysts. On July 4, 2025, the

Former Bangladesh PM Hasina Sentenced to Six Months in Absentia

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 2, 2025, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months in prison for contempt of court, marking her first conviction since fleeing to India in

UK Officials Acknowledge Taliban’s Partial Success in Countering ISIS in Afghanistan

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

British officials have recognized Afghanistan’s interim government in limiting the influence of ISIS within the country. Speaking at a conference in Islamabad on July 4, 2025, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan,

Bangladesh: Protesters Announce Nationwide Strike for July 4, 2024

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 4, 2024, students in Dhaka led a five-and-a-half-hour blockade at Shahbag intersection, marking the fourth day of protests against the reinstatement of the government job quota system. Organized under the

India’s BSF Reportedly Forced 77 People into Bangladesh

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 3, 2025, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly pushed 77 individuals across the border into Bangladesh through three points in Moulvibazar district, raising concerns about border management practices. The group,

KSE 100 Rockets Past 133,000 as PSX Posts Strong Gains

On July 7, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued

India’s Market Regulator to Boost Surveillance on Derivatives Manipulation: SEBI Chief

India’s Securities and Exchange Board (SEBI) is set to enhance

Pakistan: Ashura Processions Conclude Peacefully Across Major Cities

On July 6, 2025, Pakistan observed Youm-e-Ashura with solemnity, as