Category: Asia

Poor Management Wastes BDT 5,500 Crore In E-Waste

January 6, 2026

Bangladesh is currently standing on a goldmine of discarded electronics, yet a lack of formal infrastructure is causing the nation to haemorrhage billions of taka annually. According to industry experts and recent research, the domestic electronic waste (e-waste) market is valued at approximately BDT 6,000 crore. However, due to systemic mismanagement and the absence of […]

Student Movement Vanguard Joins BNP in Sherpur

January 6, 2026

In a significant consolidation of political forces in Sherpur, over 300 leaders and activists from the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have formally aligned themselves with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The mass induction took place on Tuesday, 6 January, during a high-profile press conference at the district BNP headquarters in Raghunath Bazar. This transition marks a […]

Police Detain Girlfriend in Murder of Jashore Businessman

January 6, 2026

The investigation into the brutal slaying of Rana Pratap Bairagi, a 38-year-old businessman in Jashore, has taken a dramatic turn following the detention of a female associate. On Tuesday afternoon, the victim’s father, Tushar Kanti Bairagi, formally initiated legal proceedings at Monirampur Police Station, filing a murder case against several unidentified individuals. In a swift […]

Meherpur Businessman’s Son Kidnapped for BDT 30 Lakh Ransom

January 6, 2026

The tranquil atmosphere of Mujibnagar Upazila in Meherpur was shattered on Tuesday night, 6 January, following the daring abduction of a local businessman’s son. The victim, identified as Mahid Hossain, was reportedly taken by unidentified miscreants who have since demanded a staggering ransom of BDT 30 lakh for his safe return. The Midnight Ambush The […]

Government Approves BDT 610 Crore Direct Vaccine Deal

January 6, 2026

In a strategic move to secure the nation’s healthcare future, the interim government of Bangladesh has authorised the direct procurement of essential vaccines worth BDT 610.17 crore from UNICEF. The decision, which bypasses the standard open-tender process, was finalised on Tuesday, 6 January, during a high-level meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Economic Affairs. […]

TIB Slams Election Commission Over Foreign Observer Funding

January 6, 2026

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has issued a stinging rebuke of the Election Commission (EC), labelling the decision to fund the hospitality of foreign observers as “short-sighted, discriminatory, and a conflict of interest.” In a formal statement released on Tuesday, 6 January, the anti-corruption watchdog argued that the move undermines the very neutrality required for credible […]

Police Sub-Inspector Detained for Courtroom Bribe Attempt

January 6, 2026

In Patharghata, Barguna, a shocking incident unfolded on Monday afternoon when a Sub-Inspector (SI) of the local police was apprehended for allegedly attempting to bribe a judicial officer. The accused, Shahriar Jalal, later handed over to Patharghata Police Station under bail conditions following a departmental inquiry. The event occurred at approximately 2:00 pm in the […]

Mustafizur Joins PSL After IPL Snub

January 6, 2026

Bangladeshi pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman will not feature in this season’s Indian Premier League (IPL) following threats from extremist groups in India. However, the world of cricket is not one to wait idly, and Mustafizur’s talents have not gone unnoticed. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has promptly snapped up the left-arm fast bowler, confirming his […]

Shivering Weather: Temperatures Could Drop to Six

January 6, 2026

A cold wave is set to sweep across parts of Bangladesh on Wednesday, 7 January, with temperatures expected to fall to as low as six degrees Celsius in several districts, according to climate researcher Mostofa Kamal Palash of the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. In a verified Facebook post on Tuesday, 6 January, Palash highlighted that […]

BNP Leader Dies Preparing Mother’s Memorial

January 6, 2026

In Brahmanbaria’s Nabinagar, a local BNP leader, Abul Hossain, aged 46, tragically lost his life after being electrocuted while overseeing preparations for a memorial prayer gathering (kulkhani) in honour of his late mother. In a haunting parallel, approximately 20 years ago, his elder brother died in a similar accident involving electrocution. The incident occurred on […]

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Category: Asia

Poor Management Wastes BDT 5,500 Crore In E-Waste

Student Movement Vanguard Joins BNP in Sherpur

Police Detain Girlfriend in Murder of Jashore Businessman

Meherpur Businessman’s Son Kidnapped for BDT 30 Lakh Ransom

Government Approves BDT 610 Crore Direct Vaccine Deal

TIB Slams Election Commission Over Foreign Observer Funding

Police Sub-Inspector Detained for Courtroom Bribe Attempt

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Shivering Weather: Temperatures Could Drop to Six

BNP Leader Dies Preparing Mother’s Memorial

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