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India Clears 1.4bn Maritime Insurance Pool India Clears $1.4bn Maritime Insurance Pool

India Clears $1.4bn Maritime Insurance Pool

India has approved a 129.8 billion rupee (approximately $1.4 billion) government-backed guarantee to establish a national maritime insurance pool, aiming to safeguard trade flows amid rising geopolitical tensions and tightening global reinsurance capacity. The decision, announced by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, establishes a framework under which the pool will operate for an initial […]
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Opinion Seventeen Migrants Found Dead Off Libyan Coast

Seventeen Migrants Found Dead Off Libyan Coast

Local authorities in Libya have recovered the bodies of seventeen migrants off the coast of Zuwara, a city situated approximately 117 kilometres west of the capital, Tripoli. The operation was conducted over several days by the Emergency Medicine and Support Centre, an agency operating under the Libyan Ministry of Health. Incident Overview and Identification The […]
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The Fatal Risks of Domestic Octane Synthesis The Fatal Risks of Domestic Octane Synthesis

The Fatal Risks of Domestic Octane Synthesis

A tragic incident recently occurred in Sonagazi, Feni, where a businessman lost his life following an explosion caused by an attempt to manufacture octane at home. The individual was reportedly following instructions from a YouTube tutorial. This event has raised significant public concern regarding whether the domestic production of high-grade fuel is scientifically feasible or […]
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Two Suspects Arrested in Manikganj Narcotics Raid Two Suspects Arrested in Manikganj Narcotics Raid

Two Suspects Arrested in Manikganj Narcotics Raid

The District Detective Branch (DB) of police has apprehended two individuals suspected of drug trafficking following a targeted raid in the Manikganj Sadar Upazila. During the operation, law enforcement officers seized a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including heroin and Yaba tablets, with an estimated market valuation of approximately 168,000 BDT. Details of the Police […]
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MCCI Calls for Lower Turnover Tax MCCI Calls for Lower Turnover Tax

MCCI Calls for Lower Turnover Tax

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has called on the government to reduce the turnover tax on gross receipts from 1 per cent to 0.3 per cent, arguing that the current structure places an undue financial and administrative burden on businesses and disrupts the coherence of the overall tax framework. In its proposals […]
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Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz 24 Hour Escalation Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz: 24-Hour Escalation

Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz: 24-Hour Escalation

The strategic landscape of the Strait of Hormuz has undergone a dramatic shift within a single 24-hour window. What began on Friday as a diplomatic breakthrough, hinting at the restoration of global maritime commerce, has rapidly regressed into a renewed military standoff between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Brief Diplomatic Thaw […]
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Bangladesh Currency Exchange Rates Bangladesh Currency Exchange Rates

Bangladesh Currency Exchange Rates

On 19 April 2026, Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continued to reflect the country’s expanding international trade relations and the sustained importance of remittance inflows from overseas Bangladeshis. With millions of citizens living and working abroad, foreign currency transfers remain a key pillar supporting the national economy. These inflows help stabilise external reserves and facilitate day-to-day […]
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সাতক্ষীরায় মজুত তেল চড়া দামে বিক্রি দুই ফিলিং স্টেশনকে জরিমানা Two Satkhira Filling Stations Fined for Overcharging

Two Satkhira Filling Stations Fined for Overcharging

In response to reports of illegal price hikes on existing fuel reserves, the Satkhira district administration conducted mobile court operations on Sunday, resulting in financial penalties for two prominent filling stations. The authorities intervened after several establishments began selling fuel at newly adjusted government rates despite holding significant stock purchased at previous, lower prices. Administrative […]
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