Category: Asia

Man Jailed After Attempting to Steal Highway AI Camera

August 20, 2026

Police have arrested a man and remanded him into judicial custody following a failed attempt to steal a newly installed artificial intelligence (AI) surveillance camera along the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. The incident occurred late on Tuesday night in the Raypur area of Daudkandi upazila under Comilla district. According to Mohammad Shahinur Alam Khan, Superintendent of Police […]

Noakhali Woman Bound to Tree and Assaulted Over Poultry Theft Allegation

August 20, 2026

In a disturbing incident highlighting rural conflict and vigilante violence, a woman in her forties residing in Senbag, Noakhali, was allegedly bound to a tree, physically assaulted, and subjected to public humiliation over unsubstantiated allegations of poultry theft. Following the ordeal, the victim filed a formal complaint at the local police station, naming four individuals […]

Open Ballots to Decide Bangladesh President in Historical Vote

August 20, 2026

Bangladesh stands on the precipice of its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with lawmakers preparing to cast their votes using an open ballot system. Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced the final legal and logistical preparations on Wednesday, 19 August, confirming that the identity of every voter and their chosen candidate will […]

Two Youths Gunned Down in Short Succession in Khulna

August 20, 2026

In a terrifying double homicide, two 18-year-old youths were shot dead within minutes of each other in the Labanchara area of Khulna metropolitan city. The incidents occurred on Wednesday evening, 19 August, near the Ashibigha culvert under Labanchara Police Station, sending shockwaves through the local community and leaving residents gripped by fear. Lethal Assault at […]

Notorious Underworld Operative ‘Killer Masud’ Captured After Extended Manhunt

August 19, 2026

Police officers from Faridganj precinct have arrested a convicted fugitive and key associate of the late underworld kingpin Picchi Hannan during a targeted operation in Chittagong. Md. Masudul Karim, widely known by his alias ‘Killer Masud’, was apprehended late on Tuesday night in the Double Mooring area of the port city. The 50-year-old had been […]

Central Bank Pledges Digital Overhaul for Ansar-VDP Development Bank

August 19, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostakur Rahman has met a high-level delegation from Ansar-VDP Development Bank to map out a comprehensive modernisation and digital transformation framework for the specialised financial institution. Held on Tuesday at the central bank headquarters in Dhaka, the strategic meeting produced several key policy commitments aimed at enhancing operational capacity and broadening […]

World Cup Hero Vozinha Set for India Showdown

August 19, 2026

Indian football supporters could soon witness another high-profile international fixture on home soil, following news that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is actively pursuing an exhibition match against Cape Verde. Fresh from their giant-killing exploits at the FIFA World Cup, the West African side may travel to India shortly after Brazil’s scheduled appearance in […]

Bangladesh Approves Emergency Direct Purchase of Fourteen LNG Cargoes

August 19, 2026

In a bid to stave off mounting energy deficits across the country, the Bangladesh government has approved a proposal to procure 14 cargoes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through direct purchasing mechanisms, completely bypassing the standard open tender process. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday, […]

Stranded War Veteran Dies Amid Sandwip Speedboat Extortion Strike

August 19, 2026

A 70-year-old freedom fighter died at Guptachhara Ghat in Sandwip on Wednesday morning after an abrupt strike by speedboat operators left him unable to travel to Chittagong for urgent medical treatment. Siraj Uddin, a resident of Rahmatgo Bari near Kashem Market in Gachhua Union, succumbed to his illness at around 11:30 AM while waiting helplessly […]

Excelerate LNG Terminal Operations Cease Entirely as Supply Shortfalls Deepen

August 19, 2026

A fragile recovery in Bangladesh’s national gas supply collapsed on Wednesday afternoon when operations at Excelerate Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) came to a complete halt due to depleted LNG reserves. Following a grueling 25-day deficit, the national grid had briefly stabilized last Saturday after Summit Group’s terminal resumed full output and Excelerate […]

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Category: Asia

Man Jailed After Attempting to Steal Highway AI Camera

Noakhali Woman Bound to Tree and Assaulted Over Poultry Theft Allegation

Open Ballots to Decide Bangladesh President in Historical Vote

Two Youths Gunned Down in Short Succession in Khulna

Notorious Underworld Operative ‘Killer Masud’ Captured After Extended Manhunt

Central Bank Pledges Digital Overhaul for Ansar-VDP Development Bank

World Cup Hero Vozinha Set for India Showdown

Bangladesh Approves Emergency Direct Purchase of Fourteen LNG Cargoes

Stranded War Veteran Dies Amid Sandwip Speedboat Extortion Strike

Excelerate LNG Terminal Operations Cease Entirely as Supply Shortfalls Deepen

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