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Banks’ CSR Funds and Police School Debate

Banks’ CSR Funds and Police School Debate

A fresh controversy has emerged in Bangladesh over the use, transparency and prioritisation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds, following a proposal to finance the construction of a police-run school through donations from commercial banks. The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) has formally requested 20 commercial banks to contribute Tk 5 million each from their […]
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US Embassy Warning: Employment Prohibited on Visitor Visas

The United States Embassy in Dhaka has issued a stringent regulatory reminder to Bangladeshi citizens regarding the legal boundaries of non-immigrant visitor visas. In an official communication released on Saturday, 7 February 2026, the mission clarified that the B1 and B2 visa categories—commonly referred to as visitor visas—do not grant the holder the right to […]
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Chormonai Pir Slams Foreign Influence in Electoral Justice Chormonai Pir Slams Foreign Influence in Electoral Justice

Chormonai Pir Slams Foreign Influence in Electoral Justice

In a scathing critique of the current geopolitical and domestic political landscape, Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, the Pir of Chormonai and Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB), has alleged that foreign powers are surreptitiously influencing the nation’s democratic symbols. Speaking at an election rally in Patuakhali on Saturday, the influential cleric targeted the scales […]
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Educators Raise Alarm Over Proposed Education Act 2026

A group of 999 prominent educators from across Bangladesh has voiced “profound concern” regarding the interim government’s swift move to draft and implement the Education Act 2026. In a joint statement released by Engineer Muhammad Sadat, spokesperson for the Values Movement, the signatories argued that the timing and ideological framework of the proposed legislation are […]
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Rising Prostate Cancer Rates Essential Symptoms and Outlook Rising Prostate Cancer Rates: Essential Symptoms and Outlook

Rising Prostate Cancer Rates: Essential Symptoms and Outlook

Prostate cancer is rapidly becoming one of the most prevalent malignancies amongst men globally. While historically less common across South Asia, Bangladesh is currently witnessing a steady escalation in cases. This shift is largely driven by increased life expectancy, the pressures of urbanisation, sedentary dietary habits, and improved diagnostic protocols. However, a significant question remains: […]
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Journalists Demand Justice Following Shahbag Police Assault Journalists Demand Justice Following Shahbag Police Assault

Journalists Demand Justice Following Shahbag Police Assault

A collective of journalists representing various national media outlets gathered at Shahbag today to issue a stern condemnation of the police violence directed at working reporters. The demonstration follows a series of assaults during yesterday’s clashes between law enforcement and activists from the Inqilab Manch. The protesting journalists have demanded that the officers involved face […]
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Minority Groups Decry Exclusion in Major Political Manifestos Minority Groups Decry Exclusion in Major Political Manifestos

Minority Groups Decry Exclusion in Major Political Manifestos

As Bangladesh prepares for the high-stakes 13th Parliamentary Election scheduled for 12 February 2026, the nation’s religious and ethnic minorities have expressed profound “frustration and alarm.” The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) issued a scathing statement on Saturday, asserting that the electoral manifestos of the major political parties, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party […]
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Desh General Insurance Settles Max Group Fire Claims Desh General Insurance Settles Max Group Fire Claims

Desh General Insurance Settles Max Group Fire Claims

In a swift demonstration of corporate accountability, Desh General Insurance Company Limited has successfully settled two substantial marine cargo insurance claims for the industrial conglomerate Max Group. The payouts, totalling Tk1.63 million, follow a detrimental fire incident at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) cargo village late last year. The Incident and Settlement The claims […]
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