Author: Sakib

Kalbaishakhi Alert Issued Across 20 Districts

SakibMay 2, 2026

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning for thunderstorms and Kalbaishakhi squalls across at least 20 districts, including the capital Dhaka. During this period, wind speeds may reach up to 60 kilometres per hour. River ports in the affected regions have been instructed to display Signal No. 1. According to the special weather bulletin […]

Foreign Debt Service Rises 10%

SakibMay 2, 2026

Bangladesh’s expenditure on servicing external debt has continued to rise, with total repayments increasing by nearly 10 per cent in the first nine months of the 2025–26 fiscal year compared with the same period of the previous fiscal year. According to data from the Economic Relations Division (ERD), between July and March of 2025–26, the […]

Over Half of Banks Barred from Dividends

SakibMay 2, 2026

The central bank has continued its strict stance on dividend distribution for the 2025 financial year, under which more than half of the country’s banks have been barred from paying dividends. The policy prohibits dividend declarations by any bank whose non-performing loans are in double digits, and also restricts institutions with capital shortfalls or provisioning […]

City Bank Posts 162% Profit Growth

SakibMay 2, 2026

City Bank recorded a 162 per cent increase in net profit in the first quarter of the current year compared with the same period in 2025, according to a press release issued on Thursday. The bank’s post-tax profit reached Tk 241 crore during the quarter, up from Tk 92 crore a year earlier. Earnings per […]

Brother Killing Shocks Italian Community

SakibMay 1, 2026

A tragic case of familial conflict has ended in bloodshed in Italy, where a Bangladeshi expatriate is alleged to have killed his younger brother following a domestic dispute, later broadcasting the aftermath to relatives in Bangladesh via video call. The incident took place in the city of Lecce, Italy, involving two brothers originally from the […]

Manna Dey’s Enduring Legacy

SakibMay 1, 2026

“That Coffee House gathering is no more” remains one of the most evocative songs in South Asian popular music, and for many listeners it instantly recalls the unmistakable voice of Manna Dey. Few artists have preserved memory, longing and companionship in song as effectively as he did. Born as Prabodh Chandra Dey on 1 May […]

Construction Worker Found Dead in Chapainawabganj

SakibMay 1, 2026

A 26-year-old construction worker has been found dead in Chapainawabganj district of Bangladesh in an incident that police suspect may be linked to suicide. The deceased, identified as Md Shakil, was recovered by police on Friday morning (1 May) from Hatoramchandrapur village under Ranihat Union in Sadar Upazila. He was the son of Md Zakaria, […]

Teen Student Killed After Fair Altercation in Mymensingh

SakibMay 1, 2026

A 15-year-old schoolboy has died following a violent assault allegedly triggered by a trivial argument among friends during a traditional Bengali New Year fair in Mymensingh’s Muktagacha upazila. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at the Padurbari High School field, where a two-day-long Baishakhi fair was underway. The victim, identified as Md Siam, a ninth-grade […]

Age Limits Scrapped for Regulatory Chiefs

SakibMay 1, 2026

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed two significant amendment bills removing upper age restrictions for appointments to the leadership and membership of two key financial regulatory bodies—the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). The decision has triggered a sharp political debate over timing, intent, and institutional neutrality. Under […]

Indie Fest Concert Rescheduled for May 8

SakibMay 1, 2026

The much-anticipated tri-nation music event “Indie Fest”, featuring artists from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, has been officially rescheduled following its earlier cancellation due to delays in administrative approval. Originally planned for 24 April at Courtside, 100 Feet Madani Avenue in Dhaka, the concert was called off at the eleventh hour despite ticket sales having already […]

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Author: Sakib

Kalbaishakhi Alert Issued Across 20 Districts

Foreign Debt Service Rises 10%

Over Half of Banks Barred from Dividends

City Bank Posts 162% Profit Growth

Brother Killing Shocks Italian Community

Manna Dey’s Enduring Legacy

Construction Worker Found Dead in Chapainawabganj

Teen Student Killed After Fair Altercation in Mymensingh

Age Limits Scrapped for Regulatory Chiefs

Indie Fest Concert Rescheduled for May 8

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