Category: Asia

Fatal Launch Collision at Sadarghat

Fatal Launch Collision at Sadarghat

A tragic collision between two passenger launches at Sadarghat River Port has left one young man dead and prompted a temporary suspension of rescue operations, authorities confirmed on Wednesday evening. The deceased has been identified as Sohel, 22, a resident of Mehendiganj Upazila. According to police, he succumbed to severe blood loss following the incident, […]
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Head-On Collision in Madaripur Injures Fifteen

At least fifteen people were injured in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a watermelon-laden truck in Madaripur on Thursday morning, 19 March. The accident occurred around 6:00 a.m. on the Dhaka-Barisal Highway in the Tantibari area of Madaripur Sadar Upazila. According to police, fire service personnel, and eyewitnesses, a Bogdad Transport passenger […]
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Saudi Arabia Threatens Military Response to Iran

Saudi Arabia Threatens Military Response to Iran

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its right to take military action in response to repeated missile and drone attacks from Iran, signalling heightened tensions in the Gulf region. The warning was delivered by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan following a high-level meeting with fellow regional foreign ministers in Riyadh on Thursday. Speaking to journalists […]
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European Insurance Sector Accelerates Consolidation

European Insurance Sector Accelerates Consolidation

At the outset of 2026, Europe’s insurance and reinsurance industry is experiencing a notable uptick in consolidation and merger activity. Following a series of significant deals, numerous reinsurance firms have become increasingly active in evaluating potential acquisitions to strengthen their market positions. A recent high-profile transaction by Zurich Insurance Group’s specialist unit, Beazle, has emphasised […]
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Government Unveils Plans for Farmers’ Crop Insurance

At a programme held in Cumilla on Wednesday, the Minister of Food, Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture, Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid, announced that the government plans to introduce crop insurance to safeguard farmers’ livelihoods against natural disasters. Speaking as the chief guest at a rice distribution event organised by the Ministry of Food at Shyampur […]
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Bangladesh Seeks $350 Million Extra World Bank Guarantee

Bangladesh Seeks $350 Million Extra World Bank Guarantee

Bangladesh has requested an additional US$350 million loan guarantee from the World Bank to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising global fuel prices. The move is part of the government’s strategy to safeguard the country’s energy supply chain against increasing volatility in international energy markets. Petrobangla, […]
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