Category: Asia

Court Rejects Bail Plea of Ershad’s Former Wife Bidisha

September 2, 2026

A Dhaka court has rejected the bail application of Bidisha Ershad, former wife of the late President Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who was sentenced to two years in prison in a fraud case. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Mohammad Shahjahan Kabir passed the order on Wednesday morning, 2 September, following a hearing on Bidisha’s bail petition. Bidisha […]

BPC Seeks Tk20,000 Crore Subsidy Amid Fuel Import Crisis

September 2, 2026

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has sought at least Tk20,059.73 crore in government subsidy after suffering substantial losses by purchasing fuel at high international prices and selling it domestically at lower rates. According to BPC calculations, the state-owned fuel importer incurred the losses over five months from March to July amid heightened tensions in the […]

Dawn Crime Surge Raises Fresh Safety Concerns in Dhaka

September 2, 2026

Dhaka is facing renewed concerns over street robberies during the early hours of the morning, with several recent incidents showing how vulnerable commuters can become before the city fully wakes up. Empty roads, fewer witnesses, limited commercial activity and the ability of offenders to escape quickly have made the period from late night to early […]

Shah Azizur Rahman: From 1971 Opponent to Prime Minister

September 2, 2026

History is rarely a simple account of heroes and victories. Political history, in particular, contains figures whose careers remain deeply contested, shaped by decisions that continue to provoke debate long after their deaths. Shah Azizur Rahman was one such figure in Bangladesh. A skilled parliamentarian, accomplished orator and linguist, Shah Azizur Rahman occupied some of […]

August Sees 54 Rape Cases, 36 Involving Girls

September 2, 2026

At least 252 women and girls experienced different forms of violence across Bangladesh in August, including 55 reported killings and 54 rape cases, according to data compiled by the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad. Of the 54 rape victims recorded during the month, 36 were girls, highlighting the significant vulnerability of children to sexual violence. The figures […]

Qatar LNG Disruption Raises Fresh Risks for Bangladesh

September 2, 2026

Qatar Energy has extended the duration of the force majeure situation affecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, prolonging uncertainty for buyers across Asia and Europe. Bangladesh is among the countries considered particularly exposed to the disruption as the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to restrict the normal movement of LNG cargoes. LNG […]

Cox’s Bazar Court Security Under Scrutiny After Gun Incidents

September 2, 2026

Security at the Cox’s Bazar court complex has come under renewed scrutiny following allegations that a judge was threatened with a pistol and a subsequent daylight shooting left several people injured. A district judge-level judicial officer in Cox’s Bazar told Jugantor that a young man allegedly pointed a pistol at a judge inside the court […]

Locked Imam’s Room Damaged in Mosque Blast

September 2, 2026

A blast inside a locked room used by a mosque imam caused significant damage to the structure at a village mosque in Madaripur, with part of the corrugated metal fencing and roofing blown away. Furniture and other belongings inside the room were also burnt in the incident. The explosion occurred at Al-Aqsa Jame Mosque at […]

Hundreds of Public University Teachers Face Alleged Harassment

September 2, 2026

More than 500 teachers at 22 public universities in Bangladesh are reportedly facing investigations, notices and various forms of professional pressure following allegations linked to a news report concerning an alleged campaign to bring back former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The controversy began after an online news portal, Asia Post, published a report on 4 […]

Fifty-Two Pirates Surrender to RAB in Sundarbans Safety Boost

September 1, 2026

Fifty-two members belonging to four notorious pirate gangs operating in the Sundarbans have formally surrendered to law enforcement authorities, pledging to renounce crime and return to normal life. The surrender took place on Monday under the facilitation of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6). The group of fifty-two individuals comprises sixteen members from the Boro Jahangir […]

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Category: Asia

Court Rejects Bail Plea of Ershad’s Former Wife Bidisha

BPC Seeks Tk20,000 Crore Subsidy Amid Fuel Import Crisis

Dawn Crime Surge Raises Fresh Safety Concerns in Dhaka

Shah Azizur Rahman: From 1971 Opponent to Prime Minister

August Sees 54 Rape Cases, 36 Involving Girls

Qatar LNG Disruption Raises Fresh Risks for Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazar Court Security Under Scrutiny After Gun Incidents

Locked Imam’s Room Damaged in Mosque Blast

Hundreds of Public University Teachers Face Alleged Harassment

Fifty-Two Pirates Surrender to RAB in Sundarbans Safety Boost

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