Category: Asia

Groom’s Suicide Following Bride’s Family Rejection

Groom’s Suicide Following Bride’s Family Rejection

In a tragic incident in Gaibandha’s Saghata Upazila, a 22-year-old man, Sujan Mia, reportedly took his own life after suffering severe mental distress caused by the rejection from his prospective bride’s family. The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, 4 April, in North Dighalkandi village of Holodia Union. According to local residents and family […]
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Two More Jamaat Leaders Arrested Over Police Assault

Two More Jamaat Leaders Arrested Over Police Assault

Authorities have apprehended two additional leaders of the Jamaat organisation following a violent incident at Palashbari Police Station in Gaibandha, where the Officer-in-Charge (OC) and seven other officers, including female personnel, were assaulted. The arrests were made by the Detective Branch (DB) of the police on Saturday night, 4 April, during a special operation in […]
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Bangladesh Lawmakers’ Insurance and Healthcare Benefits

Bangladesh Lawmakers’ Insurance and Healthcare Benefits

The inauguration of the new cabinet and the thirteenth national parliament has renewed public curiosity regarding the compensation and welfare entitlements of Bangladesh’s elected representatives. Beyond standard salaries, members of parliament (MPs) and government ministers receive designated insurance coverage and healthcare provisions, recognising the occupational risks inherent in public service. Accident Insurance for MPs In […]
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CRP and MetLife Foundation Advance Skills Training

CRP and MetLife Foundation Advance Skills Training

The Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), in partnership with the MetLife Foundation, has provided comprehensive training and support to 40 persons with disabilities, enabling them to pursue self-reliance through skill development, certification, and small business assistance. This initiative is part of the ‘Jagoron’ programme, launched in 2025, which seeks to empower participants […]
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Bangladesh Bank Permits Controlled Taka Depreciation

Bangladesh Bank Permits Controlled Taka Depreciation

The Bangladesh Bank has begun allowing a measured depreciation of the taka against the US dollar, reversing its earlier policy of actively defending the currency. This policy shift, initiated in March, responds to the sharp rise in global energy prices triggered by the ongoing Iran conflict, which has intensified pressures on import payments, foreign exchange […]
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Islamic Interbank Market to Launch by June

Islamic Interbank Market to Launch by June

Bangladesh Bank is preparing to introduce a Shariah-compliant interbank money market by June this year, aiming to strengthen liquidity management for Islamic banks and enhance stability across the sector. Currently, Islamic banks in Bangladesh face significant challenges during liquidity shortages. Unlike conventional banks, they cannot access the call money market, which operates on interest-based transactions, […]
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Shortened Banking Hours Announced to Save Fuel

Shortened Banking Hours Announced to Save Fuel

Bangladesh’s central bank has introduced revised banking hours, curtailing customer transaction times in a bid to support national efforts to conserve fuel and manage energy consumption more effectively. Under the new directive, customers will be able to conduct banking transactions from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm across all scheduled banks. However, branches will remain open […]
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