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Struggling Firm Wins Excellence Award Despite Systemic Decline Struggling Firm Wins Excellence Award Despite Systemic Decline

Struggling Firm Wins Excellence Award Despite Systemic Decline

The Bangladesh insurance industry is facing a crisis of credibility following the announcement of the IDRA Insurance Excellence Award 2025. Industry analysts have expressed profound bewilderment as the insurance regulator, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), bestowed a top-tier honour upon Eastland Insurance PLC, despite the company recording a consistent decline in every major […]
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Warning over slowdown in research and science education Warning over slowdown in research and science education

Warning over slowdown in research and science education

Bangladesh risks undermining its long-term development ambitions as enrolment in science education and the pace of research continue to fall at an alarming rate, the Education Adviser, Professor Chowdhury Rafiq-ul Abrar (C R Abrar), has warned. He stressed that without urgent corrective action, the country’s aspiration to build a sustainable, knowledge-based economy would face serious […]
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Government Considering Lifting Savings Bond Purchase Limits Finance Secretary Government Considering Lifting Savings Bond Purchase Limits: Finance Secretary

Government Considering Lifting Savings Bond Purchase Limits: Finance Secretary

The Government of Bangladesh is reportedly considering raising the purchase limits on savings bonds, according to Finance Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder. Speaking at a seminar titled “Bond Market Development in Bangladesh: Challenges and Recommendations” on Monday, 26 January, Dr. Mozumder indicated that a new policy decision on savings bonds could be imminent. “Given the […]
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A policy to reduce expenditure has been introduced but government projects are driving up costs A policy to reduce expenditure has been introduced, but government projects are driving up costs

A policy to reduce expenditure has been introduced, but government projects are driving up costs

Dhaka, 26 January – The interim government of Bangladesh, which assumed office with a stated objective of curbing public expenditure and restoring economic stability, appears to have faced a paradoxical outcome in its early months. Despite announcing austerity measures shortly after taking charge, administrative spending has surged, surpassing total government revenue for the first time […]
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Classes Suspended at Two Jamalpur Schools Due to Election Rallies Classes Suspended at Two Jamalpur Schools Due to Election Rallies

Classes Suspended at Two Jamalpur Schools Due to Election Rallies

Bakshiganj, Jamalpur – Monday, 26 January 2026: Two schools in Bakshiganj were forced to suspend classes on Monday morning after an unexpected electoral rally took place on their premises. The event, organised by Islami Andolan Bangladesh, caused considerable disruption for both teachers and students, sparking complaints over the high volume of sound during lessons. According […]
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n Puthia an angry crowd dragged the police by their ears and punished them n Puthia, an angry crowd dragged the police by their ears and punished them

n Puthia, an angry crowd dragged the police by their ears and punished them

Rajshahi, 25 January: Tensions flared in Putia Upazila yesterday evening after a tragic road accident prompted an angry crowd to turn on police officers at the scene. The incident left several police personnel, including the officer-in-charge (OC) of Belpukur Police Station and a sub-inspector (SI), trapped by the furious mob for nearly an hour. A […]
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Operation to Ban Horns in Airport Area Seven Drivers Fined Operation to Ban Horns in Airport Area, Seven Drivers Fined

Operation to Ban Horns in Airport Area, Seven Drivers Fined

In a significant step towards tackling urban noise pollution, a mobile court drive has been conducted to strictly enforce a horn-free or “silent zone” policy in and around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. The initiative, aimed at ensuring a calmer and more sustainable environment in one of the capital’s busiest transport hubs, resulted in […]
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