Category: Asia

BCCI Accused of Short-sightedness Over Mustafizur Controversy

February 2, 2026

The cricketing world is currently grappling with a diplomatic and financial crisis following the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) controversial decision to axe Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The move, reportedly spurred by threats from radical groups, has triggered a seismic shift in international cricket, leading to […]

Biman CEO Jailed Over Child Domestic Worker Abuse

February 2, 2026

In a development that has sent shockwaves through the national aviation sector, a Dhaka court has ordered the imprisonment of Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, alongside his wife and two others. The group stands accused of the systemic and “inhumane” abuse of an 11-year-old child […]

High Court Questions BCB Silence Over Harassment Claims

February 2, 2026

The High Court of Bangladesh has issued a formal rule demanding an explanation for the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) persistent silence regarding serious allegations brought forward by former national women’s captain, Jahanara Alam. On Monday, 2 February, a bench comprising Mr Justice Ahmed Sohel and Madam Justice Fatema Anwar questioned the legality of the board’s […]

Heat Could Reach 42 Degrees Celsius

February 2, 2026

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, temperatures across the country could soar to 42 degrees Celsius by the end of April. The official three-month forecast, covering February through April, indicates a trend of above-normal temperatures during this period. On Monday (2 February), Director of the Meteorological Department, Md. Mominul Islam, stated that while rainfall across […]

Fair-Price Meat Sales for Ramadan

February 2, 2026

The government has announced a renewed programme to supply essential animal-protein foods at subsidised prices throughout the month of Ramadan, aiming to cushion households from seasonal price pressures and ensure steady access to nutritious staples. As in previous years, beef, processed chicken, milk and eggs will be sold at fixed rates through designated outlets in […]

Dense Fog Triggers Navigation Warning on Inland Rivers

February 2, 2026

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a cautionary advisory for boat operators, warning that dense fog across the nation’s river basins may significantly reduce visibility, potentially disrupting routine navigation. The alert urges vessels to exercise heightened caution while navigating inland waterways. The warning, effective from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, 2 February, specifically […]

SSC Form Submission Deadline Extended Again

February 2, 2026

The Dhaka Education Board has once again extended the deadline for submitting forms for this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations. The submission period has been lengthened by an additional four days, allowing candidates to complete their forms, including the late fee, until Thursday, 5 February 2026. On Monday, 2 February, the Board issued an […]

Young Man Found Dead in Tejgaon After Three Days Missing

February 2, 2026

Dhaka, 2 February 2026 — Police recovered the body of a young man in Dhaka’s Tejgaon Industrial Area on Monday, three days after he went missing. The victim, identified as Md. Bijoy, 17, had been employed as a cleaner at Shalim Industries. Bijoy hailed from Muktagachha, Mymensingh, but was currently residing with his family in […]

LPG Cylinder Prices Rise by Fifty Taka

February 2, 2026

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for private sector consumers has risen by 4.21 Taka per kilogram, prompting an increase in the cost of a standard 12-kilogram cylinder. For February 2026, the price of a 12 kg cylinder has been set at 1,356 Taka, up from 1,306 Taka in January – a rise of […]

Fifteen Employees Transferred to Mongla, Payra

February 2, 2026

Fifteen employees of the Chittagong Port, involved in protests against the leasing of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), have been transferred to Mongla Port in Khulna and Payra Port in Patuakhali. Among those transferred are two coordinators who have been leading the ongoing protest. The transfers were officially announced on Monday via an office […]

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BCCI Accused of Short-sightedness Over Mustafizur Controversy

Biman CEO Jailed Over Child Domestic Worker Abuse

High Court Questions BCB Silence Over Harassment Claims

Heat Could Reach 42 Degrees Celsius

Fair-Price Meat Sales for Ramadan

Dense Fog Triggers Navigation Warning on Inland Rivers

SSC Form Submission Deadline Extended Again

Young Man Found Dead in Tejgaon After Three Days Missing

LPG Cylinder Prices Rise by Fifty Taka

Fifteen Employees Transferred to Mongla, Payra

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