Indian Police Clash with Protesters Demanding Job Opportunities and Exam Transparency

Indian students in Jharkhand escalate protests over alleged exam irregularities, demanding the cancellation of tests conducted by a private company.

A single Facebook post by a student leader in Chattogram sparked a massive uprising that led to the fall of a regime.

A massive student-led and public uprising brought an end to Sheikh Hasina's nearly 16-year rule in Bangladesh.

A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state has killed at least seven people and injured 19 others.

August 4, 2026, marked a pivotal day in the history of the July Uprising, with widespread participation and significant events in Rajshahi.

Bangladesh witnessed a historic moment as Sheikh Hasina's nearly 16-year autocratic rule ended amid massive public resistance and significant sacrifice.

State Minister for Youth and Sports, Md Aminul Haque, announced a government plan to eliminate educated unemployment through skill development.

The Bangladeshi government is taking significant steps to broaden technical education, aiming to provide students with skills that meet both national and global demands.

State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin emphasizes that a united nation, led by its youth, is essential for meaningful change in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called on the Maldives to create more job opportunities for Bangladeshi nationals to strengthen bilateral ties.

A new initiative has been launched to equip 500 young people in Dhaka and Chattogram with skills in mobile phone repairing and entrepreneurship.

Bangladeshi workers will soon have new employment opportunities in Malaysia as the labour market is set to reopen in the last week of August.

Bangladesh and Japan held a human resource matching seminar to explore greater opportunities for Bangladeshi skilled workers in Japan's labor market.

A two-day national job fair 'Jobspecs 2026' commenced at the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, connecting students with top employers.

Administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) inaugurated 'i Tech & Consultancy' to facilitate global job opportunities.

Malaysia will start recruiting Bangladeshi workers for all sectors from the last week of August, according to Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson Mahdi Amin.

Sharmeen Akhter, a visually impaired woman from Satkhira, has finally been appointed as a junior officer at the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL).

Bangladesh and Malaysia have held productive talks aimed at strengthening labour market cooperation, expanding employment opportunities, and enhancing manpower exports.

Bangladesh aims to secure more employment opportunities for its nationals in Brunei, with a focus on expanding market access for key products.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury announces a new 100-bed accommodation facility at the Hajj Camp for migrant workers facing flight delays or cancellations.

The Department of Social Services has extended the deadline for applications for data collectors and supervisors under the Family Card program.

Narsingdi-1 lawmaker and BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon has called for unity to ensure the proper implementation of the government's public welfare and development programmes.

The US has recorded its first measles deaths of 2026 in Pennsylvania, highlighting a resurgence of the disease amid declining vaccination rates.

China's top diplomat says cooperation with India is 'gradually resuming' as they discuss their contentious Himalayan border.

Russia has vehemently denied allegations of attempting to interfere in France's upcoming presidential elections, labeling the accusations as 'anti-Russian propaganda'.

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi met with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to discuss regulating transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the region.

US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe is visiting Moscow for meetings, marking his first known visit to Russia as CIA chief amid stalled US-brokered talks over Ukraine and ongoing tensions with Iran.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the Farewell Hajj Sermon of the Prophet remains highly relevant to humanity.

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasized Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman's initiatives for children's mental and physical development as essential for national progress.

A new results-based monitoring system will be introduced in primary education to assess actual school performance.

Sri Lanka, needing 39 more runs to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8 after rain interruptions.

Khulna Agricultural University (KAU) recently held a programme to mark National Fisheries Fortnight-2026, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fisheries management.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mr. Mohammad Abdul Mabud met with injured July fighters and martyrs' families to address their concerns and offer assistance.

The government is set to introduce sports as a profession and integrate sports-related subjects into school textbooks starting from class four next year.

Long queues formed at petrol stations in Tehran after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,383 cases for traffic law violations in the last 24 hours, aiming to enforce discipline on the city's roads.

Sri Lanka, fighting to avoid the follow-on, ended day three of the second Test against India on 265-8, still trailing by 238 runs.

A tornado of rare intensity has devastated the village of Pomas in southern France, leaving residents in shock and the village resembling a 'wartime' scene.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is preparing to begin local government elections with Union Parishad polls in November, according to Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud.