Officials of Bangladesh Bank have publicly called for the resignation of Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed following the reported cancellation of a proposal aimed at strengthening the central bank’s autonomy. The demand was voiced on Monday (9 February) during a protest gathering held in front of Bangladesh Bank’s Building 30 at its headquarters in Motijheel, […]

With the thirteenth National Parliamentary Election and a nationwide referendum scheduled for 12 February, authorities have imposed a series of temporary transport restrictions aimed at ensuring a peaceful and orderly voting process. Amid public uncertainty over travel arrangements, the Bus and Truck Owners’ Association has clarified that long-distance coach services will not be formally suspended […]

Police in Ishwardi, Pabna district, have recovered 24 live rounds of rifle ammunition and an empty pistol magazine from workers’ living quarters at a construction site linked to the water-supply project serving the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The discovery, made during a late-night operation on Sunday, has reignited public anxiety in Pakshi and neighbouring areas, […]