Author: Sakib

Central Bank Pledges Digital Overhaul for Ansar-VDP Development Bank

SakibAugust 19, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostakur Rahman has met a high-level delegation from Ansar-VDP Development Bank to map out a comprehensive modernisation and digital transformation framework for the specialised financial institution. Held on Tuesday at the central bank headquarters in Dhaka, the strategic meeting produced several key policy commitments aimed at enhancing operational capacity and broadening […]

Harry Brook Reclaims Top Spot in ICC Test Rankings

SakibAugust 19, 2026

England batter Harry Brook has returned to the top of the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s Test batting rankings without throwing a leg over the boundary rope. Brook had temporarily surrendered the world number one spot to Australia’s Travis Head, but the latest weekly ratings update from cricket’s governing body has propelled the Englishman back […]

World Cup Hero Vozinha Set for India Showdown

SakibAugust 19, 2026

Indian football supporters could soon witness another high-profile international fixture on home soil, following news that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is actively pursuing an exhibition match against Cape Verde. Fresh from their giant-killing exploits at the FIFA World Cup, the West African side may travel to India shortly after Brazil’s scheduled appearance in […]

Bangladesh Approves Emergency Direct Purchase of Fourteen LNG Cargoes

SakibAugust 19, 2026

In a bid to stave off mounting energy deficits across the country, the Bangladesh government has approved a proposal to procure 14 cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through direct purchasing mechanisms, completely bypassing the standard open tender process. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday, […]

Hanwha Life Net Profit Nearly Doubles Amid Soaring Investment Yields

SakibAugust 19, 2026

South Korean insurance giant Hanwha Life has posted a remarkable surge in earnings for the first half of 2026, driven by a sharp rebound in investment income and robust underwriting margins. The firm reported a consolidated net income of $640.9 million (KRW 905 billion), marking a 96.0 per cent year-on-year jump that highlights the insurer’s […]

Stranded War Veteran Dies Amid Sandwip Speedboat Extortion Strike

SakibAugust 19, 2026

A 70-year-old freedom fighter died at Guptachhara Ghat in Sandwip on Wednesday morning after an abrupt strike by speedboat operators left him unable to travel to Chittagong for urgent medical treatment. Siraj Uddin, a resident of Rahmatgo Bari near Kashem Market in Gachhua Union, succumbed to his illness at around 11:30 AM while waiting helplessly […]

Excelerate LNG Terminal Operations Cease Entirely as Supply Shortfalls Deepen

SakibAugust 19, 2026

A fragile recovery in Bangladesh’s national gas supply collapsed on Wednesday afternoon when operations at Excelerate Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) came to a complete halt due to depleted LNG reserves. Following a grueling 25-day deficit, the national grid had briefly stabilized last Saturday after Summit Group’s terminal resumed full output and Excelerate […]

Brahmanbaria Police Baton Charge Leaves Twenty Madrasa Students Injured

SakibAugust 19, 2026

A cultural programme hosted by district law enforcement in Brahmanbaria descended into chaos late on Tuesday night following violent confrontations between police officers and local madrasa students, leaving at least 20 individuals injured. The clashes occurred at the police lines establishment in the town’s West Medda neighborhood after students repeatedly complained about high-decibel music blaring […]

Brigadier General Motaher Hosein Reverted to Armed Forces

SakibAugust 19, 2026

Brigadier General Syed Mohammad Motaher Hosein, the Director General of Prisons (IG Prisons), has been officially withdrawn from his deputation role and reverted to the Armed Forces Division. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a formal notification to this effect on Wednesday, 19 August, confirming the termination of his public service assignment within the prison […]

Excelerate LNG Terminal Depleted, Severe Gas Supply Deficit Hits National Grid

SakibAugust 19, 2026

Bangladesh’s energy grid faces a fresh setback as operations at Excelerate Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) came to a complete halt on Wednesday afternoon following the total exhaustion of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) reserves. The unexpected shutdown has exacerbated an ongoing supply deficit, forcing the nation to rely almost entirely on the […]

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Author: Sakib

Central Bank Pledges Digital Overhaul for Ansar-VDP Development Bank

Harry Brook Reclaims Top Spot in ICC Test Rankings

World Cup Hero Vozinha Set for India Showdown

Bangladesh Approves Emergency Direct Purchase of Fourteen LNG Cargoes

Hanwha Life Net Profit Nearly Doubles Amid Soaring Investment Yields

Stranded War Veteran Dies Amid Sandwip Speedboat Extortion Strike

Excelerate LNG Terminal Operations Cease Entirely as Supply Shortfalls Deepen

Brahmanbaria Police Baton Charge Leaves Twenty Madrasa Students Injured

Brigadier General Motaher Hosein Reverted to Armed Forces

Excelerate LNG Terminal Depleted, Severe Gas Supply Deficit Hits National Grid

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