Category: Asia

Depositors Face Two-Year Profit “Haircut” in Merger

January 14, 2026

In a move that aligns with stringent international bank resolution protocols, Bangladesh Bank has mandated a significant financial “haircut” for depositors of five struggling Sharia-based lenders. Under this new directive, customers will forfeit all accrued profits for the years 2024 and 2025. This measure is a critical component of the forced merger of these institutions […]

BCB Disavows Finance Chief’s Outburst Against National Players

January 14, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has moved swiftly to distance itself from the inflammatory remarks made by M. Nazmul Islam, the Chairman of its Finance Committee. In a formal press release issued late Wednesday night, the governing body clarified that recent derogatory comments regarding player compensation and performance were strictly personal and do not reflect […]

Finance Chief Snubs Players Facing World Cup Boycott

January 14, 2026

The participation of the Bangladesh national cricket team in the upcoming T20 World Cup remains shrouded in geopolitical uncertainty. With both the government and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) maintaining a firm stance against travelling to India, the cricketing world is left wondering if the International Cricket Council (ICC) will relocate Bangladesh’s fixtures. While officials […]

Bogra Imposter Gang Busted with Extorted Cash Found

January 14, 2026

In a chilling display of audacity, a sub-assistant engineer in Bogra was abducted and held for ransom by a gang masquerading as Detective Branch (DB) police officers and journalists. The victim, 55-year-old Jahangir Alam Biplob, who serves in the Sariakandi Municipality, was intercepted in broad daylight before being coerced into paying a substantial sum for […]

Green Exchange: Saplings for Plastic at Jahangirnagar

January 14, 2026

In a commendable effort to safeguard the ecological integrity of Jahangirnagar University, a student-led initiative is transforming how the campus community perceives waste. Ifrat Amin (Akshor), a student within the Department of Statistics and Data Science and an activist with the JCD, has launched a pioneering “Green Exchange” programme. The initiative invites students to trade […]

Old Dhaka Glows with Sakrain

January 14, 2026

Old Dhaka has once again been swept up in colour, music and festivity as residents celebrate Sakrain, the traditional festival marking Poush Sankranti. From the narrow alleyways to the rooftops of centuries-old buildings, the historic quarter has transformed into a vibrant canvas of lights, kites and communal celebration. Shops selling kites, reels and strings are […]

Security guard killed in robbery attack

January 14, 2026

Dhaka, 14 January – In a tragic incident early this morning, a security guard, Mr. Md. Ahmed Dewan, aged 60, was fatally stabbed by a group of robbers while on his way from home to work in Keraniganj. The attack took place at around 5:30 a.m. in the Basundhara Balu Maat area, leaving the local […]

“Some individuals are misleading people in the name of Islam.”

January 14, 2026

Rajshahi, 14 January: Abu Said Chand, the BNP-nominated parliamentary candidate for Rajshahi-6 (Charghat-Bagha), has voiced strong concerns over the exploitation of religion for political purposes. Speaking at a charitable event on Wednesday, he emphasised that Islam, the faith of over 200 million Muslims worldwide, should never be used as a political tool. “If the BNP […]

UNO Ferdous Ara Passes Away in Hospital

January 14, 2026

Ferdous Ara, the Executive Officer (UNO) of Banchharampur Upazila in Brahmanbaria, has passed away while receiving medical treatment. She died on Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. at the Islami Bank Central Hospital in Kakrail, Dhaka, leaving behind her family, colleagues, and numerous admirers in deep mourning. Born in Dhaka, Ferdous Ara hailed from a paternal home […]

Six People Die in Rangpur After Consuming ‘Spirits’ Over Three Days

January 14, 2026

Rangpur, 13 January – The city of Rangpur is grappling with a spate of deaths linked to the consumption of illicitly sold rectified spirit, with two more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours. This brings the total death toll over three days to six, while several others remain hospitalised. According to Officer-in-Charge Azad Rahman […]

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Category: Asia

Depositors Face Two-Year Profit “Haircut” in Merger

BCB Disavows Finance Chief’s Outburst Against National Players

Finance Chief Snubs Players Facing World Cup Boycott

Bogra Imposter Gang Busted with Extorted Cash Found

Green Exchange: Saplings for Plastic at Jahangirnagar

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“Some individuals are misleading people in the name of Islam.”

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