1. Pakistani cricketer turned into politician Imran Khan elected as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan, he secured 176 votes.
2. SAFF U-15 Championship 2018; India wins South Asian Football Federation Under-15 Women's Championship. India defeating Bangladesh in the finals, held at Thimpu, Bhutan.
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh:- Sheikh Hasina,
- The capital of Bangladesh:- Dhaka,
- The currency of Bangladesh:- Taka.
3. Former United Nations Chief - Kofi Annan has passed away at the age of 80-year.
4. In the unprecedented efforts being mobilised under the instructions of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, 67 helicopters, 24 aircraft, 548 motorboats and thousands of rescue personnel from Indian Navy, Army, Air Force, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Coast Guard, other CAPFs, have been pressed into service to rescue and evacuate people from submerged areas to relief camps and for distribution of relief materials. More than 6,900 life jackets, 3,000 lifebuoys, 167 inflatable tower lights, 2,100 raincoats, 1,300 gumboots and 153 chainsaws have been provided as per the request of the State Government.
Published On : 18 Aug 2018