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Cleric Detained Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Minor Cleric Detained Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Minor

Cleric Detained Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Minor

A deeply distressing incident of alleged sexual misconduct has sent shockwaves through the community of Zajira within the Shariatpur district. Local authorities have detained Abul Bashar, a 60-year-old cleric and educator, following accusations of an attempted rape involving a six-year-old student. Bashar, who held significant positions of trust as both an Imam at a local […]
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Bipartisan Consensus Reached to Forego Tax Free MP Benefits Bipartisan Consensus Reached to Forego Tax-Free MP Benefits

Bipartisan Consensus Reached to Forego Tax-Free MP Benefits

In a significant departure from long-standing legislative privileges, the Chief Whip, Nūrul Islām, has announced a landmark decision regarding the entitlement of Members of Parliament (MPs). Speaking after a parliamentary session on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, the Chief Whip confirmed that both the government and the opposition have reached a rare consensus to discontinue the […]
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Lawmaker Defies Directives With Examination Hall Live Stream Lawmaker Defies Directives With Examination Hall Live Stream

Lawmaker Defies Directives With Examination Hall Live Stream

The sanctity of the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) examinations in Bangladesh has been plunged into controversy following a high-profile breach of protocol by a prominent legislator. Despite explicit, pre-emptive prohibitions issued by the Ministry of Education, Selim Bhuiyan, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Cumilla-2 (Homna-Titas), reportedly infiltrated an examination centre to conduct a live […]
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Global Disaster Risks Strain Public Private Insurance Models 2 Global Disaster Risks Strain Public-Private Insurance Models

Global Disaster Risks Strain Public-Private Insurance Models

The global landscape for catastrophe protection is reaching a critical juncture as the escalating frequency and severity of both natural and man-made disasters threaten the viability of traditional risk-sharing frameworks. A seminal report recently published by The Geneva Association warns that the current architecture of Public-Private Insurance Programmes (PPIPs) must undergo a fundamental shift towards […]
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Taiwan Foreign Currency Insurance Sales Rise by 30 Per Cent Taiwan Foreign-Currency Insurance Sales Rise by 30 Per Cent

Taiwan Foreign-Currency Insurance Sales Rise by 30 Per Cent

The Taiwanese insurance sector witnessed a remarkable paradigm shift throughout 2025, as the appetite for foreign-currency-denominated products reached unprecedented heights. According to the most recent data released by the Insurance Bureau under the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC), the industry experienced a robust 30% year-on-year increase in new business premiums. By the conclusion of December 2025, […]
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College closed for 63 students due to exam centre shift affecting 1800 students College closed for 63 students due to exam centre shift, affecting 1,800 students.

College closed for 63 students due to exam centre shift, affecting 1,800 students.

In Magura, academic activities at Magura Ideal College, including honours and all year groups, have been suspended for one and a half months to facilitate arrangements for 63 Dakhil examination candidates, prompting dissatisfaction among students and guardians. The college will remain closed until 4 June. The decision has affected around 1,800 students enrolled at the […]
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Nangalkot Seizes 5500 Litres Fuel Nangalkot Seizes 5,500 Litres Fuel

Nangalkot Seizes 5,500 Litres Fuel

In Cumilla’s Nangalkot upazila, the administration has seized approximately 5,500 litres of illegally stored fuel following allegations of unauthorised stockpiling of petroleum products. One businessman was also detained during the operation. The joint enforcement drive was conducted on Tuesday (21 April) from approximately 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at a business establishment named Messrs Jalil […]
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Kings and Mohammedan Reach Semifinals Kings and Mohammedan Reach Semifinals

Kings and Mohammedan Reach Semifinals

Bashundhara Kings and Mohammedan Sporting Club secured places in the Federation Cup semi-finals after winning their respective final group matches under decisive conditions. Both teams entered the concluding fixtures with qualification scenarios dependent on results, and each fulfilled the requirement of victory to advance. At the end of the group stage, Bashundhara Kings finished top […]
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A murder case accused is sitting the SSC examination from prison A murder case accused is sitting the SSC examination from prison.

A murder case accused is sitting the SSC examination from prison.

In Noakhali, a 15-year-old student, Mahbub Elahi Rojin, has sat for the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination from within a prison facility while facing a murder case. Despite being in custody, the juvenile examinee has been allowed to participate in this important public examination under special judicial permission. The examination commenced at 10:00 am […]
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