Category: Asia

Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Bangladesh as Storms Threaten 20 Districts

July 9, 2026

An active monsoon over the Bay of Bengal has prompted the Bangladesh Meteorological Department to issue severe weather warnings across the country. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated nationwide, whilst intense squally storms are expected to batter at least 20 districts, including the capital city of Dhaka. The state weather agency released these critical […]

New Pay Scale Gazette Delayed Over Review Process

July 9, 2026

The publication of the gazette for Bangladesh’s ninth national pay scale has been delayed despite the beginning of the new financial year, prompting widespread discussion among government employees. However, officials familiar with the process have said the delay is not due to any policy-level disagreement, but rather the result of ongoing administrative, financial and legal […]

Bangladesh Taka Holds Steady Against Major Currencies

July 9, 2026

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continued to show relative stability on 9 July 2026, with the Bangladeshi taka recording only modest fluctuations against the world’s leading currencies. As international trade and cross-border financial transactions continue to expand, exchange rates remain a key indicator for importers, exporters, overseas workers and businesses managing foreign currency payments. According to […]

Bangladesh Strike Early Against Zimbabwe

July 9, 2026

Bangladesh made an excellent start with the ball after winning the toss and electing to field in the second One-Day International against Zimbabwe, placing the hosts under immediate pressure in a must-win encounter at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. The visitors entered the match determined to level the three-match series after suffering a disappointing defeat […]

Bangladesh Face Must-Win Clash Against Zimbabwe

July 9, 2026

Bangladesh will be fighting to keep their One-Day International series alive when they take on Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Harare on Wednesday. Having suffered a disappointing defeat in the opening match, the visitors now face the prospect of losing the series if they fail to secure victory in the second encounter. The match […]

Woman Arrested After Concealing Yaba on Train

July 9, 2026

A woman has been arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle yaba tablets to Dhaka by concealing them inside her body while travelling on a passenger train. Officers from the Brahmanbaria Railway Police detained the suspect during a targeted operation at Brahmanbaria Railway Station and recovered 50 yaba tablets from her possession. The arrest was confirmed […]

Imam Jailed After Wife’s Murder Confession

July 9, 2026

A mosque imam in Munshiganj has been sent to prison after police uncovered the circumstances surrounding the death of his wife, whom he is accused of killing before attempting to stage the incident as a suicide. Investigators say the suspect fled the scene with the couple’s four-year-old daughter after failing to hang the victim’s body. […]

Bangladesh Faces Deepening Gas Crisis

July 9, 2026

Bangladesh is heading towards a severe natural gas shortage as production from its domestic gas fields continues to decline, raising fears that hundreds of industrial factories could either shut down or drastically reduce operations between next year and 2028. Industry experts warn that unless urgent measures are taken to strengthen gas supply, the crisis could […]

Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk Across Four Divisions

July 9, 2026

Heavy rainfall forecast over the coming days could trigger short-term flooding across four divisions of Bangladesh, with several rivers expected to rise rapidly and overflow in low-lying areas, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). In a bulletin issued on Wednesday, 8 July, the FFWC warned that parts of Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh and […]

University Student Killed in Tongi Clash

July 9, 2026

A university student has died after a violent clash between two rival local groups in the Pagar area of Tongi, Gazipur, in what police say stemmed from a long-standing personal dispute. Two other people were also injured in the incident, while one suspect has been detained as investigations continue. The deceased, Manjurul Islam Hasib, 25, […]

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Category: Asia

Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Bangladesh as Storms Threaten 20 Districts

New Pay Scale Gazette Delayed Over Review Process

Bangladesh Taka Holds Steady Against Major Currencies

Bangladesh Strike Early Against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh Face Must-Win Clash Against Zimbabwe

Woman Arrested After Concealing Yaba on Train

Imam Jailed After Wife’s Murder Confession

Bangladesh Faces Deepening Gas Crisis

Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk Across Four Divisions

University Student Killed in Tongi Clash

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