Category: Asia

Call for Popular Resistance Against Bangladesh’s Enemies

March 26, 2026

Press Release (1)Date: 26 March 2026 On the occasion of the great Independence Day, the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War, reaffirming the need for popular mobilisation against the nation’s historical adversaries. At 7:20 a.m. on Thursday, 26 March 2026, the central executive committee of JASAD, alongside the […]

Bangladesh’s Foreign Debt Rises to $113 Billion

March 26, 2026

As of December 2025, Bangladesh’s total foreign debt reached $113.51 billion, equivalent to 13,96,173 crore Bangladeshi taka. This marks an increase from September 2025, when foreign debt stood at $112.21 billion. Compared with June 2025, when the total debt was $113.58 billion, the latest figures show a slight decrease from mid-year but a notable rise […]

Colourful Parade Marks Independence Day Celebrations

March 26, 2026

Today, 26 March 2026, the nation commemorated its Independence and National Day with a grand parade and aerial flypast at the National Parade Square, commencing at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony was graced by the presence of President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarek Rahman. The event attracted senior officials from across the country, including the […]

Colourful Parade Marks Independence Day Celebrations

March 26, 2026

President and Prime Minister Honour National Heroes

March 26, 2026

In a solemn ceremony marking the Great Independence and National Day, President Md. Sahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute to the valiant martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Liberation War. At dawn on Thursday, both leaders laid floral wreaths at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, expressing profound respect for the nation’s […]

President and Prime Minister Honour National Heroes

March 26, 2026

Death Toll Rises to 23 in Daulatdia Ferry Bus Tragedy

March 26, 2026

The death toll from the bus accident at Daulatdia Ferry Ghat in Rajbari has risen to 23, authorities confirmed on Thursday morning. Among the victims are 11 women, 8 children, and 4 men. Of these, 21 bodies have already been handed over to their families, while the remaining two are awaiting collection. Details of the […]

BRAC Bank Extends Banking to Hinterlands

March 26, 2026

Banking in Bangladesh has entered a new phase of inclusion, expanding far beyond its traditional urban footprint to serve communities in some of the country’s most remote and difficult terrains. What was once a service largely confined to city-based branches has now evolved into a decentralised system that reaches forest settlements, river islands, hill regions, […]

Flights Suspended Amid Regional Tensions

March 25, 2026

Air travel operations have come under significant strain following escalating conflict in the Middle East, with notable disruptions affecting Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport. On Wednesday (25 March), seven international flights were cancelled in a single day as the ongoing instability continued to disrupt air routes across the region. Airport authorities confirmed that the cancellations […]