Category: Asia

Sudden Measles Surge: Causes and Precautions

March 29, 2026

Bangladesh is currently witnessing a notable surge in measles cases, prompting concern among healthcare professionals. Hospitals and clinics are reporting increased admissions of children exhibiting symptoms of the disease. Measles, a highly contagious viral infection, primarily attacks the respiratory system and can spread rapidly from person to person, especially in densely populated areas. Why Is […]

Eleven Districts Get New Administrators

March 29, 2026

In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Government has appointed new Deputy Commissioners (DCs) across 11 districts, according to a notification issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Public Administration. The changes form part of a broader effort to refresh field administration by rotating senior officials from central government postings to district-level responsibilities. Under the latest […]

$68bn Trade-Based Outflows

March 29, 2026

A recent report by the Washington-based research organisation Global Financial Integrity (GFI) has raised serious concerns over the scale of illicit financial outflows from Bangladesh, highlighting that approximately US$68.3 billion has been siphoned out of the country over the past decade through trade-related channels. According to the study, the average annual illicit outflow stands at […]

$68bn Trade-Based Outflows

March 29, 2026

Currency Rates Update: 29 March 2026

March 29, 2026

Bangladesh’s growing engagement in global trade and expanding international transactions have made foreign exchange rates increasingly significant for businesses, travellers, and remittance recipients alike. As cross-border commerce continues to deepen, the demand for up-to-date currency conversion information against the Bangladeshi Taka has become essential for financial planning and decision-making. On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the […]

Currency Rates Update: 29 March 2026

March 29, 2026

Partha Barua Returns With New Song

March 29, 2026

Partha Barua has made a notable return to the music scene with a fresh release titled Shohojlovvo Noi, marking his comeback after a significant hiatus. The song, unveiled in conjunction with the Eid festivities, has quickly generated curiosity and positive attention among listeners who have long awaited new material from the celebrated artist. The track […]

Partha Barua Returns With New Song

March 29, 2026

Gas Leak Fire Claims Principal

March 29, 2026

A tragic fire caused by a leaking gas cylinder in Gazipur’s Sripur upazila has claimed the life of a 50-year-old school principal, who succumbed to severe burn injuries while undergoing treatment at a specialist hospital in Dhaka. The deceased, Shaheda Ahmed, served as the principal of Oxford International School in Dhaka and was the wife […]