Bangladesh domestic & international events — highlights for job exam preparation.
Bangladesh's FY2026-27 fiscal year began as the Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget took effect, targeting 6.5% GDP growth, 7.5% inflation and a record Tk 3.16 lakh crore development programme allocation.
US and Iranian negotiators met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, with host Qatar reporting positive progress toward a final deal under the June MOU's 60-day timeline.
Iran's joint military command warned that all oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz must use Iranian-approved routes or face a 'forceful response', raising fresh shipping insurance concerns.
The weekly dengue bulletin reported rising hospital admissions in several city corporations and urged larva control drives.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce married in a private ceremony, generating global media attention during the World Cup knockout stage.
The United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with nationwide ceremonies, even as the Iran war and domestic political divisions dominated the national mood.
France defeated Paraguay in Philadelphia and Morocco swept past Canada 3-0 in Houston as the World Cup Round of 16 produced decisive results on US Independence Day.
Erling Haaland's Norway eliminated Brazil with a 2-1 win in East Rutherford, while England ended Mexico's World Cup with a 3-2 victory in Mexico City.
Spain eliminated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington as Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career ended, while Belgium handed the United States a 4-1 defeat in Seattle to end the host nation's tournament.
Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in Atlanta, while Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties in Vancouver.
Allergy and immunology societies highlighted climate-linked allergy burdens during World Allergy Week outreach.
Kylian Mbappé and France defeated Morocco 2-0 in Foxborough to reach the World Cup semi-finals, continuing a dominant European run in the knockout stage.
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in Inglewood to advance to the semi-finals, with Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in a tight quarter-final clash.
England defeated Norway in extra time in Miami Gardens and Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City, setting up blockbuster semi-finals.
Fire Service and Civil Defence intensified inspections of markets and high-rises after monsoon-related electrical fire incidents.
UNFPA's World Population Day theme emphasized skills, jobs, and health services for harnessing the youth demographic dividend.
Spain ended France's 44-year World Cup final streak with a 2-0 semi-final victory in Arlington, booking a place in the championship match.
Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta, setting up a World Cup final rematch with Spain and extending Lionel Messi's farewell tournament.
US President Donald Trump declared the June ceasefire with Iran 'over' after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, ordering resumed US strikes on Iranian military targets.
Legal and rights organizations observed the day with discussions on accountability mechanisms and the International Criminal Court.
England defeated France 6-4 in an extraordinary third-place playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka starring in the highest-scoring bronze final in World Cup history.
Football fans gathered at Dhaka's Rabindra Sarobar and elsewhere to watch the World Cup final, celebrating Spain's victory in the first 48-team tournament held across North America.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 16-year wait since their 2010 triumph and denying Messi a farewell title.
US Central Command announced a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military command centres, drone facilities and coastal surveillance sites near Ahvaz and Andimeshk.
Students organised protests in Dhaka and other cities demanding education reforms and fair exam policies after extreme heat and infrastructure failures disrupted academic schedules.
A technical fault at the Excelerate Energy-operated floating LNG terminal off Moheshkhali cut gas supply to the national grid by around 450 million cubic feet per day (17%), triggering severe shortages for households, CNG stations and factories.
Japan's Nikkei 225 closed above the 60,000 mark again after first crossing the milestone in April, with technology and export stocks leading gains while South Korea's KOSPI also traded near record highs.
Titas Gas apologised to more than 2.7 million residential customers as severe low gas pressure left households unable to cook and CNG drivers waiting hours at filling stations across Dhaka.
The US and Iran traded strikes across the Middle East after President Trump vowed 'major military punishment' for Tehran and Houthi allies over a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea.
Energy Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam said UK technical experts were repairing the damaged FSRU cables and boiler, with the terminal expected to resume operations within days.
Houthi rebels' naval blockade on Saudi Arabia pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel before easing, as Saudi-led forces struck the Yemeni port of Hodeida in response to Red Sea tanker attacks.
Bangladesh authorities froze approximately Tk 760 billion in assets belonging to former PM Sheikh Hasina's family and ten major business groups as part of ongoing corruption and money-laundering investigations.
The US military said it opened fire on the Curacao-flagged oil tanker Belma sailing towards Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, as Washington reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
DGHS data showed four more suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, taking Bangladesh's combined confirmed and suspected measles toll to 820, with cumulative suspected cases reaching 123,753 nationwide.
The Energy Division issued an import permit within one hour for critical FSRU spare parts from Finland, Spain and Türkiye, aiming to accelerate repairs seven days after the 21 July fire cut national gas supply by 450 mmcfd.
State Minister Aninda Islam Amit apologised for the ongoing gas crisis and said the damaged Excelerate Energy FSRU at Moheshkhali could resume partial supply of 280–300 mmcfd next week, with full capacity expected the week after.
Six Bangladeshi nationals died in a fire at a shop in South Africa, according to Bangladesh foreign ministry officials coordinating repatriation and support for the victims' families.
US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House as Iran rejected an Omani proposal to share management of the Strait of Hormuz and fighting intensified across the region.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board named wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das ODI captain until the 2027 World Cup, consolidating white-ball leadership after Mehidy Hasan Miraz was removed following a 2–1 home series loss to Zimbabwe.
DGHS reported three more dengue deaths and 534 new hospital admissions, taking this year's dengue fatalities to 50 and total confirmed cases to 14,690 across Bangladesh.
The national gas shortage forced Bangladesh's paracetamol API plants and factories in Gazipur, Narayanganj and Chattogram to cut or suspend production, delaying export shipments and raising raw-material costs for drugmakers.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in an attempted surprise attack; Jordan's military said it intercepted and destroyed five missiles with no reported casualties.
Three more measles deaths in 24 hours raised Bangladesh's combined toll to 831, with 79 new laboratory-confirmed cases bringing total confirmed infections to 15,739 since the outbreak began in March.
President Donald Trump told Fox News the US would hit Iran hard after Tehran rejected shared Hormuz transit lanes and the IRGC reported stopping three oil tankers, pushing global oil markets higher.
US Central Command said American and Saudi fighter aircraft struck logistics and weapons sites of Iran-linked Popular Mobilization Forces in eastern Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters in the first major Gulf-state involvement in the expanded war.
Omani diplomats hosted separate consultations with US and Iranian officials in Muscat on establishing designated safe transit corridors through the Strait of Hormuz, as oil markets remained volatile above $95 per barrel.
Power Grid Bangladesh data showed the electricity generation deficit exceeded 2,800 megawatts, forcing extended load-shedding in Dhaka, Chattogram and industrial zones as the Moheshkhali FSRU remained offline.
The Directorate of Madrasah Education published a revised re-job circular for 23 posts in four categories in the Daily Jugantor, with online applications via dme.teletalk.com.bd opening on 2 August and closing on 23 August.
Israeli and Lebanese delegations met in Rome under US mediation to discuss pilot security zones and phased IDF withdrawal from southern Lebanon under the June 26 framework agreement.
DGHS expanded its nationwide measles-rubella supplementary immunisation campaign to 30 high-burden districts as combined confirmed and suspected measles cases surpassed 124,000 since March.