Category: Asia

Cannabis Drives Rising Drug Epidemic Nationwide

January 26, 2026

Bangladesh is confronting a growing public health and social crisis as drug use becomes increasingly visible across the country. A recent national study reveals that approximately 8.195 million people, or 4.88 per cent of the population, currently consume some form of illicit drug. Among these, cannabis (marijuana) is the most widely used substance, with around […]

Strict Guidelines for Insurance Advisor Appointments

January 26, 2026

In a decisive move to strengthen governance, transparency, and professional standards within the insurance sector, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) of Bangladesh has introduced a new regulatory framework for the appointment of insurance company advisors. The directive was officially published in an additional issue of the Bangladesh Gazette on Wednesday, 21 January, although […]

Sabina embodies the golden story of ‘firsts’ in women’s football

January 26, 2026

That familiar smile, the trademark goals, and the jubilant celebration with outstretched arms—on the football pitch or the futsal court, Sabina remains unmistakably herself. She lit up the 2022 SAFF Women’s Football Championship with a series of clinical goals, and four years later, she has replicated the same brilliance in futsal. While the pitch size, […]

Six Arrested Over Alleged Attack on Police

January 26, 2026

In Gaibandha’s Gobindaganj Upazila, a violent incident occurred on Sunday night (25 January) when police attempting to arrest a local Awami League leader faced organised resistance. The leader, Zobayer Hasan Shafiq Mahmud Golap, whose activities in Bagda Bazar have been officially restricted, allegedly mobilised supporters to confront law enforcement, resulting in an attack and property […]

Salman F Rahman was remanded in custody for four days in the ACC case.

January 26, 2026

Dhaka, 26 January: The court has granted a four-day remand for Salman F Rahman, the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s adviser on industry and investment, to facilitate questioning in connection with a major corruption case. Rahman faces allegations of embezzling and laundering substantial sums from Janata Bank under the guise of loans. The hearing was […]

List of Preliminary Exam Centres for 1,262 Candidates of 6 Banks Released

January 26, 2026

The Bankers’ Selection Committee has officially released the notification for the preliminary examination of 1,262 positions across six member banks, namely Sonali Bank, Agrani Bank, BDBL, Bangladesh Krishi Bank, Probashi Kallyan Bank, and BASIC Bank. The preliminary test is scheduled to take place on 31 January 2026 across 27 centres in Dhaka. This marks a […]

Death sentence for former Police Commissioner Habibur and two other defendants

January 26, 2026

In a landmark ruling today, three former senior officials of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), including ex-Commissioner Habibur Rahman, have been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July popular uprising in the Chankharpul area of the capital. The verdict was delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal-1, a three-member panel presided over […]

Unilateral divorce harms women; proper legal protection is needed

January 26, 2026

In Bangladesh, under the prevailing Muslim family law, a man may unilaterally divorce his wife without any requirement for accountability. This is known as talaq. Legally, the husband must register the divorce and send a notice to the local chairman, who may then convene a reconciliation meeting between the parties. If such a meeting does […]

In memory of Indramohan Rajbanshi

January 26, 2026

On 26 January 1946, in the heart of Dhaka, a voice was born that would come to echo the spirit of a nation. Indramohan Rajbongshi—singer, sound engineer, folk song collector, and a courageous freedom fighter—was more than an artist; he was a symbol of resilience, courage, and cultural preservation. Rajbongshi’s journey intertwined music with the […]

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Ishrāq’s Claim: Nasiruddin Patwary Suffers from Mental Illness, Urgent Treatment Needed

January 26, 2026

Dhaka, 26 January: BNP candidate for Dhaka-6, Engineer Ishrak Hossain, has publicly labelled Naseruddin Patwari, the NCP candidate for Dhaka-8, as “mentally unfit” and stated that he requires medical treatment. The remarks came amid a heated political climate during the ongoing parliamentary election campaigns. Speaking to the media on Monday morning while engaging in electioneering […]

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Category: Asia

Cannabis Drives Rising Drug Epidemic Nationwide

Strict Guidelines for Insurance Advisor Appointments

Sabina embodies the golden story of ‘firsts’ in women’s football

Six Arrested Over Alleged Attack on Police

Salman F Rahman was remanded in custody for four days in the ACC case.

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Death sentence for former Police Commissioner Habibur and two other defendants

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