Category: Asia

Bureaucrat Jailed for Fraudulent Use of Freedom Fighter Quota

January 28, 2026

In a dramatic turn of events at the Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court, a senior civil servant was remanded to custody on Wednesday following allegations of elaborate identity fraud. Md. Kamal Hossain, a Senior Assistant Secretary currently serving as a Special Officer on Duty (OSD) at the Ministry of Public Administration, stands accused of falsifying […]

Navy Strengthens Security Ahead of Teknaf Polls

January 28, 2026

In anticipation of the 13th National Parliament elections, the Bangladesh Navy has intensified security measures along the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar. Scheduled for 12 February 2026, the elections have prompted the Navy to enhance patrols, surveillance, and preventive operations to ensure that no untoward incidents disrupt the voting process. Regular foot patrols and public […]

Direct Trains Blocked by Two-Kilometre Rail Gap

January 28, 2026

A mere 2.5-kilometre gap in the railway network is preventing direct train services between Dhaka and Cox’s Bazar. Presently, all trains travelling along this route are compelled to detour via Chittagong station, where engines must be reversed and tracks changed before continuing to their destinations. Despite the inauguration of the Cox’s Bazar railway line on […]

Officials should not serve long-term; change is needed after five years: Chief Advisor

January 28, 2026

Renowned social entrepreneur and Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor, Dr Muhammad Yunus, has advocated for a maximum tenure of five years for government officials. Speaking at the Digital Devices and Innovation Expo 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre on Wednesday, he stressed that extended service in a single role can stifle creativity and lead to a […]

Direct Dhaka-Karachi Flights Resume After 14 Years

January 28, 2026

After a hiatus of 14 years, direct air travel between Bangladesh and Pakistan is set to recommence tomorrow, Thursday. Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate the first passenger flight from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Karachi at 8:00 pm local time. Biman’s General Manager for Public Relations, Bosra Islam Kalbela, confirmed that the inaugural flight […]

Toddler Rescued from Deep Well After Four Hours

January 28, 2026

Rauzan, Chattogram – A three-year-old child, Misbah, was successfully rescued after falling into a deep well in Rauzan Upazila, Chattogram, following an intensive four-and-a-half-hour operation. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 28 January, shortly after 3:00 pm, in Borua Para, Joynagar, Ward 9 of Kadolpur Union. Misbah is the son of local resident Saiful Azam. According […]

Bangladesh to Build Indigenous Unmanned Aircraft

January 28, 2026

Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards strengthening its aerospace and defence capabilities by signing a landmark agreement to produce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) domestically. The contract was concluded between the Bangladesh Air Force and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) International, covering UAV production, assembly facilities, and comprehensive technology transfer. The agreement was signed […]

Alleged Abduction Sparks Turmoil at Islamic University

January 28, 2026

A storm has erupted on the campus of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia after allegations surfaced that Shahida Ahmed, the convener of the student wing, forcibly took a senior faculty member from his home. The faculty member in question is Assistant Professor Shariful Islam Juel, Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, who […]

Buried Liberian Ship Resurfaces After 33 Years

January 28, 2026

In the remote char of Urirchar, the earth is yielding a long-buried secret: a foreign cargo ship that has lain entombed in the soil for more than three decades. Excavation work, carried out with heavy machinery, has attracted crowds of onlookers, eager to witness the retrieval process. Already, a pit nearly 17 feet deep has […]

Former Civil Aviation Engineer Arrested

January 28, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken into custody Habibur Rahman, the former Chief Engineer of Civil Aviation. The arrest was confirmed by an ACC source on Wednesday, 28 January, marking a significant development in one of the country’s high-profile corruption investigations. Habibur had previously been named in four separate cases filed by the ACC on […]

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