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UK Financial Markets Grapple with Political Pressure UK Financial Markets Grapple with Political Pressure

UK Financial Markets Grapple with Political Pressure

The United Kingdom’s financial markets are navigating a period of heightened volatility, as domestic political pressures coincide with expectations that the Bank of England is likely to maintain its interest rates. Analysts warn that intensified scrutiny on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership could trigger fluctuations in both the pound sterling and government bond markets. Chris […]
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Hamza Sidelined Due to Knee Injury Hamza Sidelined Due to Knee Injury

Hamza Sidelined Due to Knee Injury

Bangladesh’s national football team faces two crucial fixtures in late March, but a setback has emerged ahead of these matches. Midfielder Hamza Dewan Chowdhury has been forced to withdraw from upcoming international duties due to a knee injury, potentially sidelining him for several weeks. The 26-year-old Leicester City player sustained the injury during last Saturday’s […]
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Escalating Vision Crisis Threatens Public Health Escalating Vision Crisis Threatens Public Health

Escalating Vision Crisis Threatens Public Health

The prevalence of vision-related problems in the country is rising at an alarming rate, emerging as a significant public health challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and domestic specialists, a substantial portion of these conditions is preventable. Yet, millions of people—particularly in rural and marginalised regions—are deprived of essential eye care due to […]
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Government Offices Announce Ramadan Working Hours Government Offices Announce Ramadan Working Hours

Government Offices Announce Ramadan Working Hours

Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, government, semi-government, autonomous, and semi-autonomous institutions across the country have announced revised office hours. The update was disclosed on Thursday (5 February) during a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka by Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. According to Mr Alam, the standard office hours for […]
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Ticketless Passengers Caught Railways Make Major Recovery Ticketless Passengers Caught, Railways Make Major Recovery

Ticketless Passengers Caught, Railways Make Major Recovery

Bangladesh Railway has reported a significant financial recovery following a nationwide crackdown on ticketless travel, underscoring its renewed efforts to enforce discipline and protect public revenue across the rail network. In a single day of coordinated inspections, railway authorities identified 5,220 passengers travelling without valid tickets on trains operating in both the eastern and western […]
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Metro Service to Operate Normally on Election Day Metro Service to Operate Normally on Election Day

Metro Service to Operate Normally on Election Day

Despite nationwide restrictions on road traffic during the national parliamentary election and referendum, Dhaka’s metro rail services will continue to operate as usual, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has confirmed. Authorities have assured commuters that train services will remain uninterrupted to facilitate smooth travel on election day. DMTCL Director AKM Khairul Alam stated, “To […]
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Rising Tensions Ahead of Bangladesh Election Rising Tensions Ahead of Bangladesh Election

Rising Tensions Ahead of Bangladesh Election

The thirteenth national parliamentary election in Bangladesh is rapidly approaching, bringing with it heightened anticipation and concern among voters nationwide. While excitement about exercising the right to vote is palpable, fears surrounding election-related violence and security lapses have also intensified. In the 53 days leading up to the election, a total of 274 violent incidents […]
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Chittagong Port Paralysed Amid Ongoing Strike Chittagong Port Paralysed Amid Ongoing Strike

Chittagong Port Paralysed Amid Ongoing Strike

Chittagong Port remains at a standstill for the third consecutive day as labour unrest continues unabated. On Thursday morning, at around 10:30 am, Shipping Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain confronted the striking workers at the port gates. The protesters, visibly agitated, raised various slogans demanding immediate attention. Stepping out of his vehicle, the adviser engaged directly […]
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The DB has stated that a Bangabhaban official may be arrested The DB has stated that a Bangabhaban official may be arrested.

The DB has stated that a Bangabhaban official may be arrested.

The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has reported the arrest of Mohammad Sarwar Alam, an assistant programmer at Bangabhaban, in connection with the hacking of the X (formerly Twitter) account of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the DMP […]
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