Category: Bangladesh

Flash flood warning prompts rapid paddy harvesting in Sunamganj haors

Flash flood warning prompts rapid paddy harvesting in Sunamganj haors

Farmers in the haor region of Sunamganj District, Bangladesh have intensified the harvesting of Boro paddy amid warnings of possible flash flooding triggered by forecast heavy rainfall in the coming days. The urgency has increased as authorities caution that rising river levels could submerge low-lying agricultural land. Although light to moderate rainfall was forecast over […]
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Watermelon Output Doubles in Four Years 2 Watermelon Output Doubles in Four Years

Watermelon Output Doubles in Four Years

Watermelon, a prominent seasonal fruit in Bangladesh during the summer months, has experienced a substantial rise in production over recent years. Driven by strong consumer demand in hot weather, both cultivation and output have expanded steadily. Official data indicate that national production has nearly doubled within a four-year period. According to the Department of Agricultural […]
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Watermelon Output Doubles in Four Years Watermelon Output Doubles in Four Years

Watermelon Output Doubles in Four Years

Watermelon, a prominent seasonal fruit in Bangladesh during the summer months, has experienced a substantial rise in production over recent years. Driven by strong consumer demand in hot weather, both cultivation and output have expanded steadily. Official data indicate that national production has nearly doubled within a four-year period. According to the Department of Agricultural […]
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National Life Insurance Celebrates 42nd Anniversary

National Life Insurance Celebrates 42nd Anniversary

National Life Insurance Company, one of Bangladesh’s leading life insurance providers, observed its 42nd founding anniversary on Thursday (23 April) with a series of programmes held at its head office in Kawran Bazar, Dhaka (NLI Tower). The celebrations included a balloon release, a cake-cutting ceremony, and a formal discussion session marking the occasion. The event […]
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Inflation surge, currency slide hit depositors’ real gains

Inflation surge, currency slide hit depositors’ real gains

In 2025, bank depositors in Bangladesh faced a continued decline in real returns as inflation consistently outpaced interest rates, resulting in a measurable loss of purchasing power despite sustained growth in total bank deposits across the financial system. According to the Bangladesh Bank report “Banking Sector Update 2025”, the weighted average interest rate on deposits […]
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No Board Entry for Laundering Accused Bangladesh Bank

No Board Entry for Laundering Accused: Bangladesh Bank

The Bangladesh Bank has stated that individuals or groups facing allegations of money laundering abroad will not be allowed to serve on the boards of any banks in the country. The clarification was issued on Tuesday by Arief Hossain Khan, Executive Director and spokesperson of the central bank, to address public uncertainty regarding certain provisions […]
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Law Enforcement Apprehend 140 in Raid on Unauthorised Uttara Bar Law Enforcement Apprehend 140 in Raid on Unauthorised Uttara Bar

Law Enforcement Apprehend 140 in Raid on Unauthorised Uttara Bar

DHAKA — A significant law enforcement operation targeting an unlicensed commercial venue in the capital’s Uttara district has resulted in the detention of 140 individuals, including 57 women. The coordinated raid was executed at the ‘Combe Restaurant and Bar’, situated near the ‘Moylar Mor’ in Sector 12, commencing late on the evening of Thursday, 23 […]
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Renowned Actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan Passes Away Following Battle with Cancer Renowned Actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan Passes Away Following Battle with Cancer

Renowned Actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan Passes Away Following Battle with Cancer

DHAKA — The Bangladeshi entertainment fraternity is in mourning following the death of the distinguished television and film actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan. The veteran performer, celebrated primarily for his impeccable comedic timing and versatile character acting, passed away on Friday, 24 April 2026, at approximately 8:30 pm. His demise was officially confirmed via a formal statement […]
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