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Bangladesh US Trade Deal Sparks Pre Election Concerns Bangladesh-US Trade Deal Sparks Pre-Election Concerns

Bangladesh-US Trade Deal Sparks Pre-Election Concerns

Just three days ahead of Bangladesh’s 13th general parliamentary elections, the country’s caretaker government is set to sign a bilateral trade and tariff agreement with the United States. The signing is scheduled for Monday, 9 February, in Washington D.C. However, neither the draft text nor the specific terms have been made public, raising concerns among […]
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New 24 Hour Strike Hits Chittagong Port Operations New 24-Hour Strike Hits Chittagong Port Operations

New 24-Hour Strike Hits Chittagong Port Operations

Chittagong Port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) has become the focal point of escalating labour unrest, as the Port Protection Struggle Council has announced a fresh 24-hour strike in protest against the government’s move to implement a lease agreement with the foreign company DP World. The announcement came on Monday, following an eight-hour strike earlier […]
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Ancient Gold-Coloured Statues Unearthed in Chuadanga

Ancient Gold-Coloured Statues Unearthed in Chuadanga

Five ancient gold-coloured metal statues have been unearthed from a brass container in Palli Khorda village of Vangbaria Union, Alamdanga Upazila. The discovery was made on Monday, 2 January, during a joint operation conducted by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local police. Initial examinations, however, confirmed that the statues are not made of gold. […]
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State Banks Struggle with Debt Recovery Challenges

State Banks Struggle with Debt Recovery Challenges

State-owned commercial banks in Bangladesh are capable of lending, yet continue to face significant challenges in recovering loans, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur has observed. Addressing the Sonali Bank Annual Conference 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on Monday, 2 February, Dr Mansur highlighted structural constraints that limit the operational efficiency […]
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Threat to NCP Leader Sparks Election Tension

Threat to NCP Leader Sparks Election Tension

A senior leader of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), Zainal Abedin Shishir, has reportedly received a direct death threat, igniting significant concern within political circles just weeks ahead of the national elections. The incident has raised alarms over the potential escalation of political violence in the country. According to Shishir, the threats were delivered via […]
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Cautious Steps Towards Artificial Intelligence in Insurance

Cautious Steps Towards Artificial Intelligence in Insurance

Despite surging global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI), the insurance sector remains notably cautious in embracing the technology at scale. A recent report by the research and analytics firm IDC reveals that while most insurers recognise AI’s strategic potential, only a small minority have progressed beyond experimentation to meaningful, enterprise-wide deployment. The study, commissioned by […]
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Epstein Power, Wealth and a Dark Legacy

Epstein: Power, Wealth and a Dark Legacy

Jeffrey Epstein’s name has become synonymous with both global influence and scandal. The American financier faced grave allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking of minors. Before his federal trial could commence on 10 August 2019 at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center, Epstein died under mysterious circumstances. At the time of his death, he was formally charged […]
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Malaysia deported 135 migrants including Bangladeshis Malaysia deported 135 migrants, including Bangladeshis.

Malaysia deported 135 migrants, including Bangladeshis.

In the final week of January, Malaysian authorities repatriated a total of 135 migrant detainees from the Pineapple Town Immigration Detention Depot in Johor to their respective home countries. The operation was conducted as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to manage irregular migration and ensure that foreign nationals who have completed their legal sentences […]
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Celebrating 25 Years INTIM’s Musical and Humanitarian Journey

Celebrating 25 Years: INTIM’s Musical and Humanitarian Journey

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The renowned Malaysian nasyid ensemble INTIM commemorated a remarkable milestone with a Silver Jubilee concert, marking 25 years of musical excellence and social commitment. The event, titled “Concert Twenty-Five Tahun INTIM Nur Kasih”, took place on Sunday at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, attracting an eager audience of music lovers and […]
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