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Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur has assumed office as the new PSC Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur has assumed office as the new PSC.

Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur has assumed office as the new PSC.

Lieutenant General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman has officially assumed the role of Principal Staff Officer (PSO) of the Armed Forces Division. The formal investiture ceremony took place on Monday, 23 February, with Prime Minister Tarek Rahman personally bestowing the lieutenant general rank insignia. The ceremony was attended by the top echelons of Bangladesh’s military leadership, including […]
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Child Fatally Struck by MP’s Convoy in Chakaria

Child Fatally Struck by MP’s Convoy in Chakaria

A devastating accident in Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar, claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy on Sunday afternoon, leaving the local community in profound grief and outrage. The child, identified as Khaled Bin Walid, was tragically struck by a vehicle within the convoy of local Member of Parliament Alamgir Mohammad Mahfuz Ullah Farid. The collision occurred […]
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Solar eclipse ends now a lunar eclipse when and where will it be visible "Solar eclipse ends, now a lunar eclipse: when and where will it be visible?"

“Solar eclipse ends, now a lunar eclipse: when and where will it be visible?”

While the recent solar eclipse was unfortunately invisible across Bangladesh and much of South Asia, stargazers now have another celestial treat: a total lunar eclipse. Although brief, this phenomenon will be observable from Bangladesh, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to witness a “blood moon” with the naked eye. What Causes a Lunar Eclipse? Unlike the […]
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New Administrators Appointed in Six City Corporations "New Administrators Appointed in Six City Corporations"

“New Administrators Appointed in Six City Corporations”

The Government of Bangladesh has appointed new administrators to oversee six of the country’s city corporations, including the capital’s two major municipalities, Dhaka North and Dhaka South. The announcement was made official through a government notification issued on Sunday, 22 February 2026. According to the notification, Md. Abdus Salam has been appointed as the administrator […]
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Hong Kong Considers Changes to Insurance Capital Rules

Hong Kong Considers Changes to Insurance Capital Rules

Proposed adjustments to Hong Kong’s insurance capital framework could ease capital pressures for certain insurers while encouraging long-term infrastructure investment. However, credit rating agency Fitch anticipates that the overall impact on creditworthiness will remain limited. The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has proposed amendments to the risk-based capital (RBC) regime, introducing preferential treatment for specific infrastructure […]
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Sun Life Reports Record Growth in Asia

Sun Life Reports Record Growth in Asia

Sun Life Financial Incorporated has announced robust results for the 2025 fiscal year, driven primarily by a significant surge in its Asian operations. The company reported a net income of USD 3.5 billion, representing a 13.9% year-on-year increase, while earnings per share rose 16.9% to USD 6.15. The results reflect effective global business management, disciplined […]
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Yunus Sarkar has cancelled my overseas trip Yunus Sarkar has cancelled my overseas trip.

Yunus Sarkar has cancelled my overseas trip.

The President of Bangladesh, Md. Sahabuddin, has publicly alleged that the previous administration, led by Yunus, deliberately obstructed his participation in official foreign events. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kaler Kantho at Banga Bhaban on Friday night, the President claimed that despite invitations from several countries, officials of the former government acted as barriers […]
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Two-Stage Advance Facility Simplifies Loan Restructuring

Two-Stage Advance Facility Simplifies Loan Restructuring

Bangladesh Bank has recently issued new guidelines aimed at facilitating the recovery and financial stabilisation of institutions affected by non-performing loans. Under the previous framework, borrowers applying for loan restructuring were required to pay the full advance amount in a single instalment. The revised policy eases this requirement, allowing the advance to be disbursed in […]
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