Bangladesh Banks Close for 7 Days Over Eid, May 23 Holiday Canceled

A seminar on skill development and safe migration for foreign workers was held in Rampal to encourage youths to acquire necessary training for overseas jobs.

Bangladesh and Thailand are discussing the potential employment of around 10,000 Bangladeshi workers in Thailand.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission has announced that 6,165 candidates have qualified in the written test of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury highlights ongoing reforms and international cooperation.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam highlights Bangladesh's commitment to labour sector reforms during a meeting with ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo.

The Chattogram Job Fair 2026, a significant event for students and job seekers, is set to take place on July 20 at Chittagong University.

Karmasaangsthan Bank has announced a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at creating employment opportunities for 900,000 unemployed youths in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized the government's commitment to transforming the country's young population into skilled human resources to enhance their participation in both domestic and international labour markets.

The government has adopted short, medium, and long-term plans to fill 8,099 vacant cadre posts in various government services.

The government has unveiled a strategic roadmap to create overseas employment opportunities for one crore Bangladeshis within the next five years.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury expects positive developments in the Malaysian labour market by July.

The AI Impact Summit 2026 was held in Bangladesh.

The Russia-annexed peninsula of Crimea faces a summer of tension as Ukrainian drone strikes and blackouts disrupt daily life.

The death toll from a major earthquake in Japan has reached 28 as survivors struggle with extreme heat.

Son Heung-min scored twice to lead the MLS All-Stars to a 4-3 win over Liga MX in the All-Star Game.

Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, remains a focal point of international conflict.

A government program distributed bicycles, sewing machines, and wheelchairs to 127 underprivileged and meritorious individuals in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur district.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized 20,000 yaba tablets during an operation in Naikhongchhari upazila.

Hadi Matar, the assailant who attacked Salman Rushdie, has been convicted of terrorism charges by a federal jury.

Cuba's tourism industry, once a major source of foreign currency, is now in crisis with three-quarters of hotels closed.

Seven people, including firefighters and police officers, died when a firefighting helicopter crashed in Argentina's San Juan province.

Bolivian prosecutors have ordered the arrest of former socialist president Evo Morales, accusing him of inciting recent protests that have disrupted the nation.

Russian strikes on Kyiv have resulted in at least one confirmed death, as Ukrainian authorities warn of ongoing threats.

Australia's cyber safety watchdog has initiated court proceedings against Telegram, alleging the messaging platform failed to remove terrorism-related material despite legal notices.

Zhongji InnoLight, a major supplier of AI data centre components, saw its shares drop significantly during its Hong Kong IPO.

A court in El Salvador has sentenced gang members to over 1,000 years in prison for drug trafficking and other crimes.

Australia's coach Andrew McDonald believes Ben Stokes should return to international cricket for one final Ashes series.

The US military has completed a significant series of strikes against Iran in response to recent missile attacks on US forces.

The Japanese government has revised the death toll from the recent earthquake to 28.

New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters has sparked a diplomatic row with China after telling a Chinese-born MP to 'go back to your own country' during a parliamentary debate.