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news thumbnail 1767342278693 Extremists Attack Bangladeshi Cultural Heritage

Extremists Attack Bangladeshi Cultural Heritage

Dhaka – Two of Bangladesh’s most prominent cultural organisations, Chhayanaut and Udichi, have recently been targeted in violent attacks that have shaken the country’s artistic community and highlighted the growing tensions between Islamic and Bengali identities. The assaults, carried out on 18–19 December, included arson and vandalism, leaving the offices of these historic institutions damaged […]
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LPG worth 1200 is now unavailable even at 1800 – who will keep watch LPG worth 1,200 is now unavailable even at 1,800 – who will keep watch

LPG worth 1,200 is now unavailable even at 1,800 – who will keep watch

Residents across Dhaka are struggling to obtain 12-kilogram LPG cylinders, with prices soaring far above the government-mandated rate. On the morning of 24 December, Kauser Khan of Mohammadpur contacted his local shop after his cylinder ran out, only to be told none were available. Subsequent calls to other outlets proved equally futile. Eventually, he managed […]
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In 2025 the number of death sentences in Saudi Arabia reached a record 356 In 2025, the number of death sentences in Saudi Arabia reached a record 356

In 2025, the number of death sentences in Saudi Arabia reached a record 356

In the recently concluded year of 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 356 individuals, marking an unprecedented annual high for the kingdom. According to statistics compiled by the AFP news agency, this represents a continuation of a steady upward trend in capital punishment. Analysts have linked the surge in executions to the country’s intensified “war on drugs” […]
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Vandalism Strikes Workers’ Party Office in Barishal

Vandalism Strikes Workers’ Party Office in Barishal

In the early hours of Thursday morning, 1 January 2026, the Barishal district office of the Workers’ Party, situated on Fakirbari Road, was subjected to significant vandalism and looting. The single-storey section of the two-storey tin-roofed building sustained extensive damage, according to party officials. Leaders of the Workers’ Party allege that the incident was prompted […]
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Protest at BTRC Building Leads to Over 30 Arrests

Protest at BTRC Building Leads to Over 30 Arrests

Dhaka witnessed a dramatic escalation of tensions on Thursday, 1 January 2026, when mobile handset traders staged a protest outside the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) headquarters in Agargaon. The demonstration, which began shortly after 4:00 PM, turned violent as protesters attacked the BTRC building, resulting in significant property damage and over 30 arrests by […]
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Bangladesh Bank Embrace Risk-Based Supervision

Bangladesh Bank Embrace Risk-Based Supervision

Bangladesh is entering a new era of banking oversight as the central bank, Bangladesh Bank, formally shifts from traditional supervision methods to a Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) framework. Under this approach, the intensity of oversight for each bank and financial institution will be tailored to its risk profile, rather than applying uniform monitoring across the sector. […]
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Tasnim Zara`s Domestic and Overseas Income

Tasnim Zara`s Domestic and Overseas Income

Dhaka-9 constituency independent candidate and former National Citizens’ Party (NCP) leader, Tasnim Zara, has disclosed her comprehensive domestic and international earnings in her election affidavit. The affidavit, submitted alongside her nomination papers to the returning officer, provides a detailed account of her financial status, both within Bangladesh and abroad. According to the affidavit, Tasnim Zara […]
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IDRA Unveils New Insurance Surveyor Conduct Rules

IDRA Unveils New Insurance Surveyor Conduct Rules

The Government of Bangladesh has introduced a comprehensive new regulation governing the duties, responsibilities, and professional conduct of insurance surveyors and loss assessors. Officially gazetted on 25 December 2025, the “Insurance Surveyor and Loss Assessor Duties, Responsibilities and Code of Conduct Regulation – 2025” was made publicly accessible on the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority […]
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Arshadur Rouf Assumes Attorney General Duties

Arshadur Rouf Assumes Attorney General Duties

The Government of Bangladesh announced on Thursday that Additional Attorney General Mohammad Arshadur Rouf has been entrusted with the additional responsibilities of the Attorney General. The law and justice division of the Ministry of Law issued an official notification, effective immediately, confirming that the President has delegated this role to Mr Rouf to ensure the […]
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James’ 2026 Vision Progress and National Prosperity

James’ 2026 Vision: Progress and National Prosperity

Renowned rock musician and cultural icon, Nagar Baul James, has welcomed the arrival of 2026 as a platform to reaffirm his commitment to the welfare and development of Bangladesh. For James, the foremost aspiration of a responsible citizen in the present era is to ensure national prosperity, security, and global recognition. In a public statement, […]
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