Category: Asia

Even with state security in place, Bangladesh will not play on their India tour

January 6, 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its firm stance that the national team will not play its matches in India during the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, despite indications that state-level security assurances may be offered. The issue has prompted the International Cricket Council (ICC) to intervene, with an online meeting scheduled between […]

Chittagong Jubo Dal Leader, Jashore Businessman Killed

January 6, 2026

On Monday, 5 January, two separate violent incidents in Bangladesh shook both local communities and the political landscape. In Chittagong’s Rauzan Upazila and Jhenaidah’s Monirampur Upazila, a political leader and a businessman were brutally murdered, raising concerns over escalating violence and potential political tensions. Monirampur Businessman Murdered In Monirampur, Jashore, 43-year-old businessman Rana Pratap Beiragi […]

Deposit Concerns Amid Islamic Bank Consolidation

January 6, 2026

Amid the ongoing consolidation of five Islamic banks in Bangladesh, significant concerns have emerged over a recently announced deposit protection scheme. Branches across the country have reported large crowds of depositors seeking to withdraw funds, leading to transaction delays and operational disruptions caused by inconsistent guidance. Frontline staff and branch managers have struggled to provide […]

A hint of clearing fog in the capital, temperatures may rise

January 6, 2026

The dense fog that blanketed Dhaka and surrounding areas this morning is expected to gradually dissipate, with daytime temperatures likely to experience a slight increase. This forecast was issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday, 6 January, covering the six-hour period from 7:00 am. According to the BMD, the early hours of the […]

Suspect With Multiple Identities Remanded in Gulshan

January 6, 2026

A Dhaka court has granted a three-day police remand for Iname Hamim, a young man apprehended under suspicious circumstances outside the political office of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson in Gulshan. The order was issued on Monday, 5 January, by Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam, following a hearing regarding the suspect’s possession […]

Suspect Confesses to Fatal Assault on Dhaka Lawyer

January 6, 2026

In a significant breakthrough for the investigation into the death of legal practitioner Naim Kibria, a primary suspect has provided a formal judicial confession detailing the brutal assault. On Monday, Mohammad Zobayer Hossain, 29, was produced before the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, where Magistrate Jewel Rana recorded his statement under Section 164 of the Code […]

New US Envoy to Reach Dhaka on 12 January

January 5, 2026

The diplomatic landscape in Bangladesh is set for a significant transition as the newly appointed United States Ambassador, Brent Christensen, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on 12 January. High-ranking diplomatic sources indicate that the Ambassador-designate intends to present his credentials to the President and commence his mission with immediate effect. Intensive coordination is currently […]

Obaidul Quader Released from Hospital Following Care

January 5, 2026

The General Secretary of the Awami League, Obaidul Quader, has been released from a medical facility in Kolkata after a two-day stay for health complications. Senior party officials confirmed on Monday that the veteran politician has left the hospital, concluding a brief period of clinical observation that had sparked significant concern among his supporters and […]

Government Refutes Rumours of Scrapped Religious Holidays

January 5, 2026

The Press Wing of the Chief Adviser has issued a firm clarification regarding the 2026 public holiday calendar, dismissing widespread reports that several significant religious and national observances have been cancelled. In a statement released via social media on Monday, 5 January, the government addressed claims circulating in both Bangladeshi and Indian media outlets which […]

Gas Distributors Fined for Price Gouging in Manikganj

January 5, 2026

In a robust crackdown on unethical trade practices, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has penalised two LPG distributors in Manikganj for orchestrating an artificial gas crisis to inflate prices. The operation, which took place on Monday, 5 January, targeted suppliers who had been exploiting local households by charging significantly more than the […]

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Category: Asia

Even with state security in place, Bangladesh will not play on their India tour

Chittagong Jubo Dal Leader, Jashore Businessman Killed

Deposit Concerns Amid Islamic Bank Consolidation

A hint of clearing fog in the capital, temperatures may rise

Suspect With Multiple Identities Remanded in Gulshan

Suspect Confesses to Fatal Assault on Dhaka Lawyer

New US Envoy to Reach Dhaka on 12 January

Obaidul Quader Released from Hospital Following Care

Government Refutes Rumours of Scrapped Religious Holidays

Gas Distributors Fined for Price Gouging in Manikganj

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