The recovery of defaulted loans in Bangladesh is being severely obstructed due to stay orders issued by courts in cases filed under the Artha Rin Adalat (Money Loan Court). As a result, banks are increasingly burdened with unrecoverable debts, while the number of unresolved cases continues to mount. According to Bangladesh Bank, over 250,000 cases […]

In light of growing concerns over a potential large-scale cyberattack, Bangladesh Bank has issued an urgent security alert to all scheduled banks, financial institutions, and digital payment service providers operating in the country. The alert, communicated via an official circular from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Division of Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday, 30 July, […]

In the past 24 hours, two more people have died from dengue fever, while 386 new patients have been admitted to hospitals nationwide due to the disease, according to the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The report, issued on Wednesday (30 July), stated that the […]

The National Consensus Commission has proposed a revised plan to retain the existing 50 reserved seats for women in the National Parliament, while introducing a requirement that 7% of general seats be contested by female candidates. The proposal was presented on Wednesday, 30 July, during the 22nd day of the second phase of dialogue with […]

Professor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, announced that the commission has made considerable progress on several key issues during ongoing dialogues. He expressed optimism that a comprehensive and acceptable draft national charter will be shared with political parties by Thursday, 31 July. He made these remarks during his opening statement on the […]

In preparation for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has finalised a draft proposing boundary redefinitions in 39 parliamentary constituencies. The official gazette notification is scheduled to be published on 31 July, according to EC Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarkar, who disclosed the information during a press conference held on […]

Mohammad Mominul Islam, one of the most senior and experienced officials at Biman Bangladesh Airlines, has been appointed as the Director of Administration and Human Resources. Alongside this role, he will also shoulder the additional responsibility of Director of Procurement and Logistic Support. The appointment was formalised through an official office order signed by Bushra […]

Salman F Rahman, former adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and his son Ahmed Shayan Fazlur Rahman have been fined Tk 1 billion and Tk 500 million respectively for defrauding investors through the “IFIC Amar Bond” scheme. In the same case, former Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman, Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, has been permanently […]

Students at Bindubasini Government Boys’ High School in Tangail, Bangladesh, have alleged they were forced to attend a political rally of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP) during school hours, bypassing their regular academic activities. The incident prompted a protest and demonstration led by both current and former students. The Incident On Wednesday, 30 July, students […]

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is in good health and will take part in the upcoming national elections, according to party Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintu. Speaking at a views exchange meeting with journalists at Grand Sultan Convention Hall in Feni on Wednesday (30 July), Mintu expressed optimism about BNP’s chances in […]