Author: Sakib

Shamsur Rahman: The Poet of Freedom and the Conscience of Modern Bangladeshi Literature

SakibAugust 17, 2026

The landscape of modern Bengali poetry is illuminated by a rare cadre of literary luminaries whose creative brilliance transcends time. Amongst these titans, Shamsur Rahman occupies an unrivalled position as the principal architect of post-1947 Bengali verse, a fearless Voice of Freedom, and the definitive poet of urban sensibility and secular humanism. Two decades after […]

Ayub Bachchu: Honouring the Legacy of Bangladesh’s Legendary Rock Pioneer

SakibAugust 17, 2026

The world of Bangladeshi music lost one of its most celebrated icons on 18 October 2018, yet the powerful resonance of his silver guitar continues to echo across generations. Born on 16 August 1962 in Chattogram, Ayub Bachchu transformed the landscape of Bengali popular music, leaving behind a legacy that fundamentally reshaped the nation’s rock […]

Surge in Transaction Insurance Signals Resilient Global M&A Appetite

SakibAugust 17, 2026

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are set to experience a substantial revival in 2026, supported by renewed executive confidence and focused strategic investment. However, to navigate persistent regulatory scrutiny, geopolitical friction, and valuation friction, corporate buyers and institutional investors are increasingly turning to specialized transactional risk insurance to safeguard capital deployments. According to the fourth […]

Sonali Life Partners With Evercare Hospital to Expand Health Services

SakibAugust 17, 2026

Sonali Life Insurance PLC has formalised a strategic alliance with STS Holdings Limited, the parent entity operating Evercare Hospital Dhaka, to broaden the healthcare options available to its clientele. The signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a cooperative framework intended to deliver priority medical care to Sonali Life’s policyholders, staff members, and […]

Surplus Cash in Bangladeshi Banks Drives Short-Term Sovereign Rates Down

SakibAugust 17, 2026

Yields on Bangladeshi government treasury bills have undergone a notable retrenchment, dropping by 21 to 25 basis points within a week as commercial banks grapple with an influx of unallocated liquidity alongside subdued demand for private-sector credit. Official statistics released by Bangladesh Bank on 16 August demonstrate that the yield on 91-day treasury bills plunged […]

Sammilito Islami Bank Launches Recovery War-Room to Drive Asset Retrieval

SakibAugust 17, 2026

In an assertive step towards restoring balance sheet health and protecting public funds, Sammilito Islami Bank PLC has officially inaugurated a specialised ‘Collection & Recovery War-Room’. The new operational unit has been established to centralise command, accelerate asset retrieval, and streamline recovery procedures for non-performing and overdue investments across the country. The inauguration ceremony took […]

Two Women Arrested at Chandpur Launch Terminal with Nine Kilos of Cannabis

SakibAugust 17, 2026

A special operation conducted by the River Police at Chandpur Launch Terminal resulted in the arrest of two women caught carrying nine kilograms of cannabis in the early afternoon on Sunday. Acting on precise intelligence regarding illicit narcotics movement, officers raided the terminal area at approximately 1:45 pm to intercept the suspects before they could […]

Heavy Rain and Violent Gusts Forecast Across Thirteen Districts

SakibAugust 17, 2026

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued an urgent weather advisory warning of impending squalls and heavy rainfall across thirteen districts, including the capital city of Dhaka, through Monday morning. Meteorologists predict temporary gusty or squally winds reaching speeds between 45 and 60 kilometres per hour, accompanied by scattered rain and localized thunderstorms. The forecast, valid […]

PBI to Investigate Savar Sub-Inspector Over Extortion Allegations

SakibAugust 16, 2026

A senior judicial court in Dhaka has ordered the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to initiate a formal inquiry into Sub-Inspector Mohammad Neyamat Ullah of Savar Model Police Station following allegations of bribery, extortion, and physical abuse. The order was issued on Sunday afternoon, 16 August, by Dhaka Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Md Mahabubur Rahman. […]

Twelve Dead as Polish Tourist Bus Overturns in Hungary

SakibAugust 16, 2026

A catastrophic road accident in eastern Hungary left at least twelve people dead and dozens injured in the early hours of Sunday, 16 August, after a tourist bus travelling from Serbia to Poland veered off a major motorway and overturned into a roadside ditch. The vehicle, carrying dozens of holidaymakers returning home from southern Europe, […]

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Author: Sakib

Shamsur Rahman: The Poet of Freedom and the Conscience of Modern Bangladeshi Literature

Ayub Bachchu: Honouring the Legacy of Bangladesh’s Legendary Rock Pioneer

Surge in Transaction Insurance Signals Resilient Global M&A Appetite

Sonali Life Partners With Evercare Hospital to Expand Health Services

Surplus Cash in Bangladeshi Banks Drives Short-Term Sovereign Rates Down

Sammilito Islami Bank Launches Recovery War-Room to Drive Asset Retrieval

Two Women Arrested at Chandpur Launch Terminal with Nine Kilos of Cannabis

Heavy Rain and Violent Gusts Forecast Across Thirteen Districts

PBI to Investigate Savar Sub-Inspector Over Extortion Allegations

Twelve Dead as Polish Tourist Bus Overturns in Hungary

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