Category: Bangladesh

282 Bangladeshis Return on Special Flight From Bahrain

282 Bangladeshis Return on Special Flight From Bahrain

A special chartered flight carrying 282 Bangladeshi nationals has departed from Bahrain, offering a coordinated route home for expatriates seeking to return to Dhaka. The flight left on Friday morning under arrangements made by the Bangladesh Embassy in Manama in partnership with Gulf Air. According to embassy officials, the aircraft took off at around 9:00 […]
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Eid Celebrations Face Thunderstorm Warnings Nationwide

Eid Celebrations Face Thunderstorm Warnings Nationwide

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in Bangladesh may be affected by adverse weather as the Meteorological Department has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall across multiple regions. Citizens are urged to remain cautious, particularly in northern and southern divisions, where unsettled conditions are expected. The latest forecasts indicate that key areas including Dhaka, Chattogram, Barishal, Khulna, and Sylhet could experience […]
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Wildfires and Storms Drive 2025 Insured Losses

Wildfires and Storms Drive 2025 Insured Losses

Secondary perils dominate global catastrophe claims despite calmer hurricane activity In 2025, secondary perils—including wildfires, severe convective storms (SCS), and floods—accounted for 92% of global insured natural catastrophe losses, according to Swiss Re Institute. Total losses reached US$107 billion, reflecting a year shaped more by the frequency of events than by any single extreme disaster. […]
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Taiwanese Insurers Face Middle East Investment Fluctuations

Taiwanese Insurers Face Middle East Investment Fluctuations

Taiwanese life insurers are likely to encounter short-term volatility in their Middle East holdings as the ongoing regional conflict continues, although the sector’s financial position appears resilient, according to S&P Global Ratings. The insurer report highlights that rated companies hold bonds primarily linked to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Effie Tsai, […]
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Barguna Villages Celebrate Eid a Day Early

Barguna Villages Celebrate Eid a Day Early

In a remarkable display of religious observance, nearly fifty villages across Barguna celebrated Eid al-Fitr a day earlier, in alignment with the sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia. Approximately 20,000 residents joined the festivities, demonstrating longstanding local traditions that mirror those in the Middle Eastern kingdom. On Friday, 20 March, the Eid prayers commenced […]
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Dhaka Deploys 16,000 Officers for Eid Security

Dhaka Deploys 16,000 Officers for Eid Security

In anticipation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have implemented comprehensive security measures to safeguard residents and maintain law and order in the capital. With the government-declared seven-day holiday running from 17 to 23 March, large numbers of people are expected to leave the city for […]
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Bangladeshi Card Spending Abroad US Leads Credit, UK Debit

Bangladeshi Card Spending Abroad: US Leads Credit, UK Debit

Bangladeshi bank cards, both credit and debit, are increasingly used abroad, reflecting shifting trends in overseas spending. While credit cards historically dominated international transactions, debit cards have gained traction in recent years, offering a convenient, interest-free alternative for Bangladeshi travellers and expatriates. A recent report from Bangladesh Bank provides insights into card usage patterns across […]
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Central Bank Rejects Deputy Governor Rumours

Central Bank Rejects Deputy Governor Rumours

The Bangladesh Bank has firmly dismissed recent media reports claiming that a managing director from a leading private commercial bank is set to be appointed as its next Deputy Governor, describing the information as entirely baseless and inaccurate. In an official statement issued on Thursday, the central bank’s spokesperson and Executive Director, Arif Hossain Khan, […]
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BNP Faction Clash Escalates Violence in Gurudaspur BNP Faction Clash Escalates Violence in Gurudaspur

BNP Faction Clash Escalates Violence in Gurudaspur

A violent confrontation between rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) factions in Gurudaspur, Natore, left at least five people injured, including a police officer, exposing deepening intra-party rivalries and raising concerns over public safety in municipal areas. The clash occurred around 10:00 pm on Thursday, 19 March 2026, near Rosunhat Market in Gurudaspur Municipality. According to […]
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