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ICU Ambulance Repurposed for Referendum Campaign Sparking Outcry

January 21, 2026

A high-tech life-support ambulance, gifted by the Indian government to provide critical care for the residents of Natore, has sparked a public relations disaster after being repurposed as a mobile campaign vehicle. The vehicle, valued at approximately £300,000 (Tk 4.5 crore) and designed to transport patients in need of intensive care, was seen roaming city […]

New Debt Restructuring Policy for Ailing Shipbuilders

January 20, 2026

In a decisive move to bolster the nation’s maritime engineering sector, Bangladesh Bank has unveiled a highly concessional debt rescheduling policy for export-oriented and local shipbuilding industries. Under the new directive, struggling entrepreneurs can now regularise their defaulted loans by providing a down payment of just 3%, with the added benefit of a decade-long repayment […]

Expatriate Arrested for Attempted Rape of College Student

January 20, 2026

Authorities in Borhanuddin, Bhola, have apprehended a 25-year-old expatriate on charges of attempted rape involving a local college student. The suspect, identified as Md. Raihan, allegedly used the pretext of a marriage proposal to exploit the victim. The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged by the victim on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Deception via Social […]

IDRA Unveils Elite Life Insurers for 2025 Excellence Awards

January 20, 2026

In a landmark move to restore public confidence and champion corporate transparency, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has officially announced the recipients of the IDRA Insurance Excellence Award 2025. This inaugural initiative seeks to distinguish insurers who have demonstrated peerless governance, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric management within the Bangladeshi market. A New Benchmark […]

GM Quader Urges ‘No’ Vote in Proposed Referendum

January 20, 2026

The Chairman of the Jatiya Party, GM Quader, has issued a staunch call for the public to reject the upcoming national referendum, labelling the move as unconstitutional and a threat to national stability. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, where he also announced the party’s final candidate list for the 13th National Parliamentary […]

Keraniganj Murder Case: Teacher’s Husband Remanded

January 20, 2026

Authorities in Dhaka’s Keraniganj area have remanded Humayun Kabir, husband of private tutor Mim Akter, for three days in connection with the grisly discovery of a mother and daughter’s partially decapitated bodies from a local flat. The order was issued on Tuesday by Senior Judicial Magistrate Tanvir Ahmed, following a formal request from the police […]

“Sunerah-Rehan’s Chemistry Amid Nepalese Mountains”

January 20, 2026

Nestled in the Mustang district of Nepal, Jomsom rises approximately 2,760 metres above sea level, perched along the serene banks of the renowned Kali Gandaki River. Often hailed as Nepal’s highest snow-prone town, Jomsom captivates visitors with its snow-capped peaks, clear blue skies, and tranquil natural landscapes—a picturesque setting that has long drawn Bollywood filmmakers […]

Bangladesh-China committed to the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan

January 20, 2026

Tista Mega-Project Set to Progress, Officials Stress Caution and Thorough Planning Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Water Resources, has reiterated that both the governments of Bangladesh and China remain firmly committed to the implementation of the Tista Mega-Project. However, she clarified that work cannot commence immediately, as verification and evaluation procedures are […]

Padma Bridge Toll Revenue Surpasses Three Billion

January 20, 2026

The Padma Bridge, Bangladesh’s longest bridge and one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, has generated over BDT 3,000 crore in toll revenue within 43 months of operation. Constructed at a total cost of BDT 30,770 crore, the bridge was officially inaugurated on 25 June 2022. According to the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA), this […]

Strict action for honking at the airport and in Gulshan-Banani: DMP

January 20, 2026

Dhaka Police Crack Down on Horn Honking in ‘Silent Zones’ Around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a stern warning that anyone found honking their vehicle horns in designated ‘silent zones’ around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and its surrounding areas will face strict punitive action. The directive also covers high-profile […]

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Category: Asia

ICU Ambulance Repurposed for Referendum Campaign Sparking Outcry

New Debt Restructuring Policy for Ailing Shipbuilders

Expatriate Arrested for Attempted Rape of College Student

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GM Quader Urges ‘No’ Vote in Proposed Referendum

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