Category: Asia

Private Banks Brace for Top Leadership Changes

January 18, 2026

Significant leadership transitions are set to unfold across Bangladesh’s private banking sector from next month, as multiple banks prepare to appoint new Managing Directors (MDs). These changes are primarily driven by mandatory retirement upon reaching the age limit, completion of fixed-term contracts, and, in some cases, voluntary resignations. Analysts in the sector emphasise that these […]

BNP Rivalry Escalates, Supporter Stabbed to Death

January 17, 2026

In Mymensingh-1 (Haluaghat-Dhobawra) constituency, a supporter of independent BNP candidate Salman Omar was fatally stabbed on Friday evening, in an attack reportedly led by two local political figures. Eyewitnesses and local residents confirmed the identities of those involved in the assault. The incident occurred in Ershad Bazar, Dhobawra Upazila, following an altercation during the inauguration […]

Saiful Triumphs Again Across Bangladesh Channel

January 17, 2026

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – From the western beach of Shahpori Island in Teknaf to Saint Martin’s Island, swimmers braved a 16.1-kilometre stretch of the Bay of Bengal in the 19th Dhaka Bank Bangladesh Channel Swim 2026. Today, Saturday, former Dhaka University swimming team member Saiful Islam Rasel claimed the championship once again, completing the course […]

Cylinder Explosion In Private Car While Filling Gas At Narsingdi Filling Station

January 17, 2026

A powerful gas cylinder explosion ripped through a private car while it was being refuelled at a CNG filling station in Narsingdi’s Shibpur upazila on Saturday, triggering panic among motorists and raising renewed concerns over vehicle safety standards. The incident occurred at around 11:00 am at the Star CNG Filling Station in the Kararchar area, […]

Heated Exchange Between Mintoo and Hasnat at EC

January 17, 2026

During a hearing at the Election Commission (EC) concerning dual citizenship today, Saturday 17 January, tensions flared between Feni-3 BNP candidate and prominent businessman Abdul Awal Mintoo and Comilla-4 NCP candidate Abul Hasnat Abdullah. The incident briefly disrupted proceedings and raised concerns over decorum in the commission’s premises. The confrontation occurred while the commission was […]

Weapons And Arsenal Found In Awami Leader’s Home

January 17, 2026

In a significant law enforcement operation in Chattogram’s Boalkhali upazila, joint security forces raided the residence of a local Awami League leader and arrested two brothers in possession of firearms and weapon-making equipment. The duo was subsequently handed over to the police for further legal action. The raid occurred late on Friday night in the […]

Shamsunnahar Shines, Five Matches, Five Awards

January 17, 2026

Forashganj Sporting Club’s striker Shamsunnahar Junior has continued her extraordinary run in the Bangladesh Women’s Football League, securing the Player of the Match award in five consecutive games-a feat rarely witnessed in the competition’s history. Today, at Kamalapur Stadium, Shamsunnahar’s solitary goal proved decisive as Forashganj edged past title contenders Bangladesh Army 1–0, marking their […]

Stolen Speedboat Recovered, Youth Arrested

January 17, 2026

In a successful operation by the Chandpur River Police, a stolen speedboat has been recovered from Siddhirganj in Narayanganj. In connection with the incident, 26-year-old Md. Abdul Kader, a resident of Kalirchar in Munshiganj, has been arrested. Sub-Inspector Sufal Chandra Singh of Chandpur River Police confirmed the recovery to local media on Saturday, 17 January. […]

Former Youth Leader Dies in Road Accident

January 17, 2026

A former local youth leader tragically lost his life in Ghatail, Tangail, after his motorcycle collided with a battery-operated auto-rickshaw in a severe traffic accident on Friday evening. Kamal Hossain, aged 49, a resident of Goranchala village in Mominpur, Rasulpur Union, was not only a staff member at a private clinic but also served as […]

BNP Candidate Disqualified, Hasnat Remains Eligible

January 17, 2026

The nomination of BNP candidate Manzurul Ahsan Munshi for the Comilla-4 parliamentary constituency has been officially annulled by the Election Commission (EC). On Saturday, the Commission upheld an appeal against Munshi’s nomination, effectively ending his candidacy in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections. Initially, the Returning Officer had declared Munshi’s nomination valid. However, Hasnat Abdullah, […]

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Category: Asia

Private Banks Brace for Top Leadership Changes

BNP Rivalry Escalates, Supporter Stabbed to Death

Saiful Triumphs Again Across Bangladesh Channel

Cylinder Explosion In Private Car While Filling Gas At Narsingdi Filling Station

Heated Exchange Between Mintoo and Hasnat at EC

Weapons And Arsenal Found In Awami Leader’s Home

Shamsunnahar Shines, Five Matches, Five Awards

Stolen Speedboat Recovered, Youth Arrested

Former Youth Leader Dies in Road Accident

BNP Candidate Disqualified, Hasnat Remains Eligible

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