Category: Asia

Concord Group Sued Over Fatal Falling Rod Incident

January 26, 2026

Legal proceedings have been initiated against the top brass of Concord Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading real estate developers, following the tragic death of 35-year-old Ashfaquzzaman Chowdhury. The victim, an employee of a multinational corporation in Gulshan, was fatally struck by a falling steel rod on Thursday afternoon. The incident has sparked a contentious debate […]

Sudden Departure of Indian Officials From Rampal Plant

January 26, 2026

The management of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project in Rampal, Bagerhat, has been plunged into a state of perplexity following the abrupt and unauthorised departure of nine high-ranking Indian officials. The group, all of whom were on deputation from India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), reportedly fled the country in the early hours of […]

Economic Mismanagement Blamed for Surging Staple Food Prices

January 26, 2026

The interim government’s Commerce Adviser, Sheikh Bashiruddin, has provided a stark assessment of how “ill-conceived” infrastructure projects—most notably the Padma Bridge—have indirectly driven up the price of rice and other essential commodities. Speaking at the Secretariat on Sunday, 26 January 2026, following a task force meeting on essential goods, the Adviser argued that reckless spending […]

JCD Challenges University Over Campus Extortion Syndicate

January 26, 2026

The Dhaka University (DU) unit of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has formally called upon the university administration to dismantle an alleged extortion syndicate involving controversial student representatives and administrative staff. In a written petition submitted on Sunday, 26 January 2026, the organisation demanded immediate accountability for those targeting small-scale street vendors and floating […]

Nilphamari Hospital Superintendent Accused of 200 Million BDT Fraud

January 26, 2026

A massive financial scandal has surfaced at Nilphamari General Hospital, where allegations of systemic embezzlement, “ghost” fuel procurement, and fraudulent invoicing have reached a staggering 200 million BDT. At the heart of the controversy is the hospital’s Superintendent, Dr Abu Hajjaj, who is accused of orchestrating a four-year campaign of corruption through the gross abuse […]

A Final Salute to Sir Mark Tully: Bangladesh’s Voice of Hope

January 26, 2026

The voice that once pierced through the dark shroud of the 1971 liberation struggle, offering a beacon of hope to millions of besieged Bangladeshis, has finally fallen silent. Sir William Mark Tully, the legendary BBC journalist and a steadfast “friend of the nation,” passed away on 25 January 2026 at a hospital in Delhi. He […]

IDRA’s Reform Initiative to Restore Confidence in Insurance Sector

January 25, 2026

Dhaka: Following recent political upheavals and the assumption of office by the current interim government, Bangladesh is undertaking comprehensive reforms across key economic sectors. Among these, the insurance industry has emerged as a priority for modernisation and trust restoration. The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), since taking charge, has launched a broad-based reform agenda […]

Prisoner Denied Parole After Family Tragedy

January 25, 2026

On Friday afternoon, following the Jumu’ah prayers, residents of Sabekdanga village in Bagerhat Sadar were confronted with a shocking tragedy. Word quickly spread that a young mother and her nine-month-old child had been found dead in their home. Local reports indicate that 22-year-old Kaniz Subarna, also known as Swarnali, was discovered hanging from a ceiling […]

Snatching a bag of money by detonating a cocktail bomb and firing gunshots

January 25, 2026

Gazipur, 25 January — Panic gripped the streets of Bhogpara in Gazipur City on Sunday afternoon when a brazen gang executed a violent armed robbery, making off with approximately Tk 24 lakh. The incident occurred while the victims were transporting cash to deposit at a local bank, involving both a cocktail explosion and the firing […]

The Trade Adviser Brings Good News on Ramadan Products

January 25, 2026

Ahead of the upcoming Ramadan, the Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce, Sheikh Bashir Uddin, has indicated that prices of certain essential goods are expected to decrease. Speaking on Sunday, 25 January, after a Taskforce meeting to review the prices and market conditions of daily necessities, he stated: “Compared to last year, imports of essential […]

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