Category: Bangladesh

Bangladesh Large-Scale Industrial Production Index Turns Negative Amid Crisis

September 2, 2026

Bangladesh’s large-scale manufacturing sector has entered unprecedented territory as a compounding mix of severe energy shortages, escalating dollar illiquidity, soaring interest rates, and sluggish domestic demand forces factories across the country to scale back output. According to data from the Bangladesh Bank’s Major Economic Indicators: Monthly Update released for July 2026, the Index of Industrial […]

Bangladesh Bank Re-enters Market with $50m Purchase as Dollar Fluctuates

September 2, 2026

Bangladesh Bank has stepped into the foreign exchange market to purchase 50 million US dollars from commercial banks via auction, breaking a hiatus of nearly three and a half months. The intervention, carried out on Tuesday afternoon, follows a noticeable surge in buck supply that had begun pushing down the value of the greenback. The […]

Bangladesh Banking Sector Crisis as Default Loans Exceed 6 Lakh Crore Taka

September 2, 2026

Bangladesh’s banking sector has suffered another sharp setback as non-performing loans (NPLs) surged by 17,851 crore taka in just three months, pushing the industry’s total default portfolio beyond the historic 6 lakh crore taka threshold. The stark escalation underscores deeply rooted structural vulnerabilities within the country’s financial landscape, highlighting the continued failure of debt restructuring […]

Four Railway Police Officers Withdrawn Following Alleged Train Rape

September 2, 2026

Four members of the Bangladesh Railway Police have been withdrawn from active duty and attached to the Paksey Railway Police Lines after a woman was allegedly raped inside the catering car of a moving intercity train. Authorities confirmed that further investigations are underway to ascertain the full extent of the officers’ involvement in the crime. […]

Pop Singer Imran Celebrates 18 Years in Music Industry

September 2, 2026

Popular Bangladeshi singer and composer Imran Mahmudul has marked a significant milestone, completing 18 years in the music industry. His professional journey officially began on 1 September 2008, when he secured the first runner-up trophy in the television talent hunt competition Channel i Sherakontho. Marking the 18th anniversary of that turning point, Imran shared a […]

Gusty Winds Put 12 River Ports on Alert

September 2, 2026

Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department has advised 12 regions to remain alert as gusty or squally winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour may sweep across the areas, accompanied by temporary rain or thunderstorms in places. The warning was issued in a forecast released by the Meteorological Department on Wednesday. In response to the anticipated weather […]

Global Test Order Shifts as Pakistan and West Indies Slump

September 2, 2026

London’s historic grounds have a uncanny habit of bridging decades. Thirty-nine years ago at the Oval, Pakistan found themselves holding a sub-five-hundred Test record—a balance of 39 victories against 40 defeats. Fast-forward to the 2026 Lord’s Test, where a decisive defeat at the hands of England pushed the Asian side back below parity once again. […]

CNG Drivers Block Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway Over Gas Shortage

September 2, 2026

CNG drivers in Trishal, Mymensingh, temporarily blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway on Wednesday morning, demanding a steady supply of compressed natural gas for their vehicles. The drivers stopped their vehicles at the Kachar Road junction on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway at around 10.30am on 2 September. The blockade continued until approximately 11am, disrupting traffic along the eastern […]

PCB to Investigate Imam-ul-Haq Following Controversial Absence at Lord’s

September 2, 2026

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq faces a formal inquiry by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after sitting out both innings of the second Test against England at Lord’s due to a hamstring injury. The left-handed batsman, named in the starting eleven, refrained from taking the crease during his side’s heavy defeat, sparking sharp criticism from foreign commentators […]

Two Children Die of Measles and Related Symptoms in Sylhet

September 2, 2026

Two more children have succumbed to measles and its severe complications in the Sylhet division within the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll from the outbreak across the region to 154. The latest casualties were officially confirmed by Dr Mohammad Nure Alam Shamim, Assistant Director of the Sylhet Health Directorate. Among the deceased, […]

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Category: Bangladesh

Bangladesh Large-Scale Industrial Production Index Turns Negative Amid Crisis

Bangladesh Bank Re-enters Market with $50m Purchase as Dollar Fluctuates

Bangladesh Banking Sector Crisis as Default Loans Exceed 6 Lakh Crore Taka

Four Railway Police Officers Withdrawn Following Alleged Train Rape

Pop Singer Imran Celebrates 18 Years in Music Industry

Gusty Winds Put 12 River Ports on Alert

Global Test Order Shifts as Pakistan and West Indies Slump

CNG Drivers Block Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway Over Gas Shortage

PCB to Investigate Imam-ul-Haq Following Controversial Absence at Lord’s

Two Children Die of Measles and Related Symptoms in Sylhet

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