Category: Asia

Concert Cancellations Spark Hamin Ahmed’s Strong Criticism

December 14, 2025

For Dhaka’s music aficionados, this year has proved particularly disappointing. One after another, concerts have been abruptly cancelled at the last minute, leaving artists, audiences, and organisers alike frustrated and dissatisfied. The most recent incident occurred on 13 December, when the highly anticipated performance by Pakistani singer Atif Aslam was suddenly called off. The news […]

Bonus Policy Disparity Sparks Intense Banking Sector Controversy

December 14, 2025

A newly introduced dual incentive bonus policy in Bangladesh’s banking sector has ignited widespread discontent and intense debate among industry stakeholders. By instituting separate bonus frameworks for state-owned and private commercial banks, questions have emerged over fairness, transparency, and regulatory equilibrium. Bankers and economists have cautioned that applying divergent standards within the same sector could […]

From ‘Aj Je Shishu’ to ‘Awakened City’: Jungi’s Seventy-Year Journey

December 14, 2025

On a Friday evening in Dhanmondi, the space in front of Russian House slowly transformed into a living archive of Bangladesh’s modern music history. As dusk settled, familiar faces from different generations of the country’s music scene began to arrive—Nakib Khan, Samina Chowdhury, Rafiqul Alam, Kabir Bakul, Mehreen, alongside younger artists who have grown up […]

Chaiti Rani Deb Wins Historic Gold at Asian Youth Para Games

December 14, 2025

From a girl once overlooked for her small stature to a national sports hero, Chaiti Rani Deb has brought pride to Bangladesh by winning gold medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai. At just 13 years old and standing 3 feet 7 inches tall, the Moulvibazar-born athlete stunned spectators by claiming gold […]

Chaos at Jubin Nautiyal Concert Leaves Multiple Injured, Critics Cite Mismanagement

December 14, 2025

A concert by acclaimed singer Zubin Natyal at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala descended into chaos on Saturday, as spectators and critics alike raised serious concerns over severe organisational lapses. Despite an overwhelming turnout, security measures and event management arrangements were widely reported as inadequate, leaving attendees exposed to danger. The situation escalated even […]

Series of Cocktail Bomb Blasts Terrorise Dhaka Residents

December 13, 2025

Dhaka was rocked on Saturday by a series of cocktail bomb explosions across three major districts—Shantinagar, Mouchak, and Mirpur—sparking fear among residents and commuters alike. Over the course of the afternoon and evening, four separate incidents were reported, leaving one person injured and several areas temporarily cordoned off by police. The first explosion occurred at […]

Bangladesh Honours Martyred Intellectuals, Guardians of Its Conscience

December 13, 2025

Bangladesh today observes Martyred Intellectuals’ Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering some of the nation’s finest minds who were systematically murdered at the final stage of the Liberation War in 1971. The day stands as a powerful reminder of an unspeakable crime intended to cripple a newborn nation by erasing its intellectual backbone. On […]

Martyred Intellectuals’ Courage Eternal in Fight Against All Evil Forces

December 13, 2025

President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that the unwavering courage, moral clarity, and resolute stance of the martyred intellectuals in the struggle against all forces of oppression remain unparalleled and eternally memorable in the history of Bangladesh. He made these remarks in a message issued on Saturday night, ahead of Shaheed Intellectuals’ Day, observed annually on […]

Family Fears for My Safety, But I Remain Resolute

December 13, 2025

The Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Shafiqul Alam, has acknowledged that his family is deeply concerned about his personal safety amid the country’s tense political climate, particularly in the run-up to elections. However, he has made it clear that despite their fears, he himself remains unafraid and steadfast in his resolve. Mr Alam shared […]

Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Killed in Sudan Attack as Fighting Continues

December 13, 2025

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving under the United Nations flag have been killed in a terrorist attack in Sudan, with fierce fighting still under way in the area, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) directorate of Bangladesh. The attack, which took place at a UN base in the volatile Abyei region, has also left at […]

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Category: Asia

Concert Cancellations Spark Hamin Ahmed’s Strong Criticism

Bonus Policy Disparity Sparks Intense Banking Sector Controversy

From ‘Aj Je Shishu’ to ‘Awakened City’: Jungi’s Seventy-Year Journey

Chaiti Rani Deb Wins Historic Gold at Asian Youth Para Games

Chaos at Jubin Nautiyal Concert Leaves Multiple Injured, Critics Cite Mismanagement

Series of Cocktail Bomb Blasts Terrorise Dhaka Residents

Bangladesh Honours Martyred Intellectuals, Guardians of Its Conscience

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Family Fears for My Safety, But I Remain Resolute

Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Killed in Sudan Attack as Fighting Continues

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