The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a significant reshuffle within the top tier of Bangladesh Police, transferring two Deputy Inspectors General (DIG) to key regional jurisdictions across the country. According to an official notification issued on Thursday, DIG Md Rezaul Karim, who had been serving at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka, has been reassigned […]

Concerns over widespread mismanagement, corruption and regulatory weaknesses in Bangladesh’s insurance sector have renewed calls for stronger supervision and greater accountability. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has compared the difficulties facing the insurance industry with those experienced by the banking sector, highlighting the growing concerns over unpaid claims and weak regulatory enforcement. The issue […]

Concerns have been raised over the theft of metal rods and other components from the walkway of Kaikartek Bridge in Narayanganj, where sections of the concrete slabs are allegedly being broken in broad daylight. The bridge, built over the Brahmaputra River at the junction of Sonargaon and Bandar upazilas, is an important route connecting the […]

A clash broke out between two groups of the Jagannath University unit of Chhatra Dal during a concert on the university campus, leaving at least three students injured. The incident reportedly began with an argument over seating on the stage before escalating into a physical confrontation. The incident took place at around 12.30am on Wednesday […]

Bangladesh, Malaysia and the Maldives have expressed support for Saudi Arabia and condemned Houthi attacks as strikes targeting the country intensify. In separate statements issued on Wednesday, 16 September, the three countries reaffirmed their support for Saudi Arabia’s security and stressed the need to protect its holy sites. The reactions came amid growing concern over […]