Category: Asia

Stricter Mobile Banking Controls Ahead of Elections

February 1, 2026

Bangladesh Bank is preparing to implement tighter restrictions on mobile financial service (MFS) transactions in the lead-up to the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The move is aimed at curbing illegal money transfers and ensuring a transparent financial environment during the sensitive election period. Under the proposed plan, customers using popular MFS platforms such as bKash, Rocket, […]

Student Protest at DU Over Jamaat Leader’s Controversial Post

February 1, 2026

Dhaka University witnessed a spirited protest by student activists from the Bangladesh Chhatra Dal on Sunday, following a contentious social media post attributed to Dr Shafiqur Rahman, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami. The post, shared via what is believed to be his former (ex-Twitter) account, drew sharp criticism for comparing working women to “modern-day prostitutes,” prompting […]

Son Arrested After Mother’s Killing

February 1, 2026

A grim domestic tragedy has shaken the Kharkhari area under Rajshahi’s Chandrima police station, where a 55-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her drug-dependent son following a dispute over money. Police recovered the body at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night (31 January), after residents alerted the authorities to a violent incident on a neighbourhood […]

Debt Pressure Drives Dhamrai Man to Death

February 1, 2026

A tragic death in Dhamrai has once again drawn attention to the devastating human cost of informal, high-interest lending in rural Bangladesh. Suman Rajbanshi, also known locally as Apu Rajbanshi, a resident of the Baisakanda Union headquarters area, took his own life after what his family alleges was relentless mental pressure from local moneylenders. The […]

Son Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Father Over Money

February 1, 2026

In a shocking incident in Tarail, Kishoreganj, a 25-year-old man allegedly murdered his father with a machete over a financial dispute. The accused, identified as Juel Mia, has been taken into police custody. The gruesome attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 1 February, in Dori Jahangirpur (Madhyapara) village, located within the Tarail-Sachail Sadar […]

Government Appoints New Water Resources Secretary

February 1, 2026

The Government of Bangladesh has appointed Dr A. K. M. Shahabuddin as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources, a key position overseeing the country’s water management and policy initiatives. The appointment was formalised last Thursday, 29 January, through a notification issued by the Senior Assistant Secretary of the Senior Appointment-1 Branch of […]

BNP Questions Jamaat Amir’s Late Hacking Claim

February 1, 2026

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has raised serious doubts over Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Shafiqur Rahman’s claim that his social media account was hacked, nearly nine hours after he posted a controversial, misogynistic message. At a press briefing on Sunday at the BNP’s Election Steering Committee office in Gulshan, party spokesperson and senior adviser Mahdi Amin questioned […]

Explosive Threats Found Outside Expat’s Home

February 1, 2026

In a chilling incident in Meherpur’s Gangni Upazila, police discovered two improvised explosive devices and a threatening note demanding a hefty ransom outside the residence of a Bangladeshi expatriate. The note demanded 150,000 taka and warned of dire consequences, including threats to life and property, if the sum was not paid. The note read:“Respected uncle, […]

Eight young Bangladeshis are studying in France on the same scholarship

February 1, 2026

Eight young Bangladeshi engineers are making their mark at Centrale Nantes, one of France’s most respected engineering institutions, thanks to the highly coveted Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Considered among the most prestigious scholarships for higher education in Europe, Erasmus Mundus attracts thousands of applicants annually, but only a select few succeed. In the 2024–25 academic year, […]

Ashulia Massacre Verdict Scheduled for February

February 1, 2026

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) has announced that the verdict in the high-profile Ashulia mass killing case will be delivered on 5 February. The case relates to the deaths of six individuals during the mass protests that erupted in Ashulia in July 2024. A three-member judicial bench will preside over the proceedings, led by Justice […]

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Stricter Mobile Banking Controls Ahead of Elections

Student Protest at DU Over Jamaat Leader’s Controversial Post

Son Arrested After Mother’s Killing

Debt Pressure Drives Dhamrai Man to Death

Son Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Father Over Money

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