Category: Asia

Man Arrested in Bijoynagar Following Sexual Assault of Passenger

September 15, 2026

A 35-year-old man was arrested and remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting a 19-year-old woman under the pretext of helping her reach her husband in Bijoynagar upazila, Brahmanbaria. Local residents intercepted the suspect, Jasim Mia, as he attempted to abandon the victim along the highway late on Monday night, handed him over to the police, […]

Five Arrested in Madarganj Over Electrical Transformer Theft Syndicate

September 15, 2026

Police in Madarganj have arrested five men, including a local opposition politician, in connection with a series of electrical transformer thefts from the rural electricity network. The suspects were remanded in judicial custody by a court on Tuesday, 15 September, following overnight raids across various parts of the upazila in Jamalpur district. Officers executed the […]

Sylhet BNP Boycotts Civic Reception Organised for President

September 15, 2026

In a notable political boycott, leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Sylhet, alongside several party Members of Parliament, refrained from attending a civic reception organised by the Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) in honour of President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The event was held during his maiden one-day official visit to the holy city […]

Young Fish Vendor Hacked to Death in Keraniganj Barber Shop

September 15, 2026

A 25-year-old fish vendor was hacked to death by members of a juvenile gang while getting a haircut inside a barber shop in Keraniganj. Family members and eyewitnesses claimed that the brutal murder stemmed from a feud over extortion demands and setting up a makeshift pavement shop in the nearby Mohammadpur area. The horrific incident […]

Wave Fest Returns to Dhaka After Ten-Month Hiatus

September 15, 2026

Music enthusiasts in Dhaka are preparing for a long-awaited spectacle as the highly anticipated ‘Wave Fest’ secures a new date, featuring the celebrated Pakistani band Kaavish alongside two of Bangladesh’s leading musical acts, Shironahin and Meghdol. Organized by Prime Wave Communication, the event—titled ‘Wave Fest: Enjoy the Full Moon’—is scheduled to take place on 26 […]

Court Orders Police to Rescue Child Extorted by Addict Father

September 15, 2026

A distress call from a desperate mother has prompted judicial intervention in Gaibandha after a drug-addicted father absconded with his eleven-month-old daughter, demanding a ransom to fund his addiction. The Executive Magistrate Court-1 of Gaibandha, presided over by Judge Nishat Tajnin, has instructed the local police to immediately locate the infant and apprehend the perpetrator […]

Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak Claims Six More Lives as Hospitalisations Soar

September 15, 2026

Health authorities in Bangladesh have confirmed six further deaths from dengue fever over the past 24 hours, taking the nation’s total fatality count for the current year to 164. The latest report from the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) highlights a worrying surge in vector-borne […]

IDRA Targets 75 Per Cent Claim Settlement to Clear Backlog

September 15, 2026

Bangladesh’s Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has set an ambitious target to raise the industry’s claim settlement rate from 57 per cent, recorded in June, to at least 75 per cent. The regulatory drive comes as the nation’s insurance sector grapples with a staggering Tk 70 billion in unpaid claims. Speaking at a special […]

Taka Holds Firm as Central Bank Releases Daily Exchange Rates

September 15, 2026

The local financial sector continues to observe steady movement in foreign currency valuations, with the central bank publishing the official foreign exchange rates for Tuesday, 15 September 2026. According to figures provided by Bangladesh Bank, the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) maintains a relatively tight trading corridor across major global reserve currencies, reflecting prevailing interbank demand and […]

Bangladesh Rollout £6,200 Language Loans to Boost Skilled Migration

September 15, 2026

In a strategic push to elevate the quality of its overseas workforce, Bangladesh Bank has signed an agreement with the Probashi Kallyan Bank (PKB) to provide loans of up to 1 million BDT (approximately £6,200) for prospective migrants seeking foreign language training. Backed by a substantial 1,000-crore BDT fund allocated by the central bank, the […]

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Category: Asia

Man Arrested in Bijoynagar Following Sexual Assault of Passenger

Five Arrested in Madarganj Over Electrical Transformer Theft Syndicate

Sylhet BNP Boycotts Civic Reception Organised for President

Young Fish Vendor Hacked to Death in Keraniganj Barber Shop

Wave Fest Returns to Dhaka After Ten-Month Hiatus

Court Orders Police to Rescue Child Extorted by Addict Father

Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak Claims Six More Lives as Hospitalisations Soar

IDRA Targets 75 Per Cent Claim Settlement to Clear Backlog

Taka Holds Firm as Central Bank Releases Daily Exchange Rates

Bangladesh Rollout £6,200 Language Loans to Boost Skilled Migration

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