Category: Asia

Prime Minister Launches Dinajpur Canal Project

March 16, 2026

On Monday, the Prime Minister inaugurated the canal excavation programme at Sahapara in Kaharol Upazila, Dinajpur. The ceremony began with the Prime Minister wielding a spade to symbolically break the ground, marking the official commencement of the project. Following the inauguration, she planted a tree along the canal’s bank, underscoring the environmental dimension of the […]

Rush at Kamalapur on Final Working Day

March 16, 2026

As the nation prepares for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, Monday marked the last working day before the festivities, bringing a surge of homebound travellers to Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station. Compared with the preceding two days, passenger congestion intensified sharply, with many rushing to catch their trains and begin their holiday journeys. Busy Scenes Across Platforms […]

Kabir Suman: A Rebel Icon of Modern Bengali Music

March 16, 2026

Occasionally, in the world of Bengali music, there emerge individuals whose arrival does more than just create new songs—it gives birth to an entirely new language, fresh ideas, and an expanded cultural horizon. Kabir Suman is one such rare artist. In the early 1990s, when Bengali music had become trapped in long-established patterns and lyrical […]

New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh Schedule Announced

March 16, 2026

Following an impressive 2-1 series triumph over Pakistan, Bangladesh’s cricket team is set to host New Zealand in an eagerly anticipated bilateral series. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) unveiled the official schedule on Monday, 16 March, shortly after the conclusion of the Pakistan series, signalling a seamless transition to the next chapter in the home […]

A BNP Leader Fined BDT 100,000 for Illegal Gas Connection in Savar

March 16, 2026

In Savar, a senior BNP leader and his brother have been fined BDT 100,000 for the illegal use of gas through unauthorised connections at their residence. The operation, carried out on Monday, 16 March, underscores ongoing enforcement measures by the energy authorities against unlawful gas usage. According to officials from the Department of Energy and […]

Middle East Crisis Halts 528 Flights from Dhaka

March 16, 2026

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused significant disruption to international air travel, with airlines forced to cancel hundreds of flights to and from the region. Countries including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan have closed their airspace, directly impacting operations at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. According […]

Headteacher Suspended Over Viral Indecent Video

March 16, 2026

In a major disciplinary action, the headteacher of Khepupura Girls’ Secondary School in Kalapara, Patuakhali, Md. Anwar Hossain, has been temporarily suspended following the circulation of a video depicting indecent and unethical behaviour on social media. The suspension order was issued late on Sunday, 15 March, signed by Kalapara Upazila Executive Officer Kawsar Hamid. The […]

Chairman of Newly Formed Combined Islami Bank Resigns

March 16, 2026

Mohammad Ayub Mia, the inaugural chairman of the newly established state-owned Combined Islami Bank, has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons. On Monday, 16 March, he submitted his resignation to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division at the Ministry of Finance. Speaking to Dhaka Post, Mr Mia stated, “I am stepping down today due […]

Three DESCO Workers Electrocuted in Khilgaon Accident

March 16, 2026

Dhaka, 15 March 2026 – A tragic accident in Khilgaon, Dhaka, has claimed the lives of three workers engaged in underground electrical line installation, while leaving two others critically injured. The deceased were employees of the Dhaka Electricity Supply Company (DESCO), working through an outsourced subcontractor. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Khapara […]

Rising Child Labour Amid Economic and Social Pressures

March 16, 2026

Despite near-universal enrolment in primary education, a substantial number of students drop out before completing their studies, compelled by the need to contribute to family income. As a result, the rate of child labour in the country has risen sharply, increasing by approximately 2.4 percentage points in recent years. Economic pressures and social realities are […]

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Category: Asia

Prime Minister Launches Dinajpur Canal Project

Rush at Kamalapur on Final Working Day

Kabir Suman: A Rebel Icon of Modern Bengali Music

New Zealand Tour of Bangladesh Schedule Announced

A BNP Leader Fined BDT 100,000 for Illegal Gas Connection in Savar

Middle East Crisis Halts 528 Flights from Dhaka

Headteacher Suspended Over Viral Indecent Video

Chairman of Newly Formed Combined Islami Bank Resigns

Three DESCO Workers Electrocuted in Khilgaon Accident

Rising Child Labour Amid Economic and Social Pressures

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