Author: Sakib

Hormuz Strait Fully Shut Again Hormuz Strait Fully Shut Again

Hormuz Strait Fully Shut Again

The strategic Strait of Hormuz has once again been fully closed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reversing a brief partial reopening that had followed a fragile ceasefire environment in the region. The latest escalation comes amid heightened tensions with the United States, which Tehran accuses of enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian maritime […]
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Constable Injured in Tongi Assault Constable Injured in Tongi Assault

Constable Injured in Tongi Assault

A police constable has been seriously injured following an attack allegedly carried out by drug dealers in the Tongi area of Gazipur, Bangladesh. The incident took place on Saturday evening, 18 April, at approximately 8:30 pm near Tongi Bazar, close to Islami Bank. The injured officer, Constable Rahat of Tongi East Police Station, is currently […]
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Drug Dealer Held with Yaba Tablets Drug Dealer Held with Yaba Tablets

Drug Dealer Held with Yaba Tablets

Police in Sylhet have arrested an alleged drug trafficker with a substantial consignment of yaba tablets in an overnight operation in Biswanath Upazila. The detainee, identified as Faruk Ahmed (40), was taken into custody with 2,600 yaba pills, according to local law enforcement officials. The arrest was carried out in the early hours of Saturday […]
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Squall Warning Issued for Sylhet Region

Squall Warning Issued for Sylhet Region

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning indicating the possibility of squally weather affecting the Sylhet region by 6:00 pm on Sunday, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 60 kilometres per hour. The forecast also indicates the likelihood of rain or thunderstorms accompanying the adverse weather conditions. According to the inland riverine weather […]
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Petrol and Octane Overflow in Local Tankers

Petrol and Octane Overflow in Local Tankers as Government Refuses Intake

A fresh complexity has emerged in the country’s fuel supply and distribution system, as petrol and octane are reportedly accumulating in storage tanks operated by domestic companies while the state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation) is not accepting deliveries. The situation has coincided with long queues at filling stations and fuel stockpiling at production […]
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Rise of Micro Insurance Models

Rise of Micro Insurance Models

The digital insurance sector has been undergoing a clear shift in its approach to customer acquisition, moving from traditional high-premium annual policies towards small, low-cost and highly accessible products. Among the most cited examples of this evolution is the emergence of one-rupee trip insurance. Industry commentary suggests that such micro-insurance offerings function not only as […]
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BB advises caution on forward dollar sales

BB advises caution on forward dollar sales

The Bangladesh Bank has informally advised commercial banks to exercise restraint in undertaking forward dollar bookings, with the objective of preventing pressure on the spot foreign exchange market and containing volatility in the exchange rate. Central bank officials stated that the guidance was issued after a number of banks significantly increased forward booking activities in […]
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