Category: Bangladesh

Two Militants Arrested with Pistol in Comilla

Two Militants Arrested with Pistol in Comilla

In a targeted operation along the Dhaka–Chattogram highway, the Highway Police in Comilla have apprehended two militants in possession of a firearm. The operation took place on Monday night at around 9:00 PM near the Madhaiya Bus Station in Chandina Upazila, involving the Dhaka-bound passenger bus Asia Aircon. Authorities recovered a foreign-made pistol, two magazines, […]
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Today is the last day to withdraw candidacy symbols will be allocated on Wednesday Today is the last day to withdraw candidacy; symbols will be allocated on Wednesday

Today is the last day to withdraw candidacy; symbols will be allocated on Wednesday

Today, Tuesday, marks the final day for candidates to withdraw their nominations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election. According to the Election Commission’s (EC) schedule, the allocation of electoral symbols will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 21 January. From 22 January onwards, candidates will be permitted to commence their election campaigns across constituencies. The national […]
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Home Robberies and Street Thefts Surge Sharply

Home Robberies and Street Thefts Surge Sharply

Crime in Bangladesh rose significantly in 2025, with cases of theft, robbery, snatching, dacoity, and abduction registering marked increases. Analysts assert that the rise in reported cases reflects a genuine escalation in criminal activity, affecting citizens’ daily lives, mobility, and overall sense of security. While other forms of crime also exist, these particular offences have […]
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IDRA Sets Standard for Full Vehicle Insurance

IDRA Sets Standard for Full Vehicle Insurance

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority of Bangladesh (IDRA) has issued a comprehensive directive establishing standardised guidelines for determining the Full Insured Value (FIV) of motor vehicles. The move is intended to enhance transparency, reliability, and efficiency in insurance premium calculations and claim settlements for both insurers and policyholders. Under the new directive, the FIV […]
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Shaheed Asad Day Honouring Democracy’s Sacrifice

Shaheed Asad Day: Honouring Democracy’s Sacrifice

Today, 20 January, marks a significant occasion in Bangladesh—Shaheed Asad Day. On this day in 1969, during a massive public uprising in Dhaka, student leader Mohammad Asaduzzaman, widely known as “Asad,” was fatally shot by police in front of the Dhaka Medical College campus. His selfless sacrifice is remembered as a defining moment in Bangladesh’s […]
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Bangladesh Bank Governor Urges Firms to Invest Abroad

Bangladesh Bank Governor Urges Firms to Invest Abroad

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur has called on the country’s corporate sector to step up overseas investment, arguing that improving macroeconomic conditions and a stabilising foreign exchange reserve position have created a timely window for international expansion. He maintained that sustainable outward investment is only possible when the domestic economy is resilient, a condition […]
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Soumya Sarkar Embarks Upon Lifes Most Rewarding Innings Soumya Sarkar Embarks Upon Life’s Most Rewarding Innings

Soumya Sarkar Embarks Upon Life’s Most Rewarding Innings

Bangladesh’s stylish left-handed batsman, Soumya Sarkar, has delighted his global following by announcing a significant personal milestone. Moving beyond the boundaries of the cricket pitch, the national star took to social media to reveal that he and his wife, Priyonti Debnath, are expecting their first child—a transition he aptly described as the “start of a […]
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Police Probe Suspicious Death of Housewife in South Keraniganj Police Probe Suspicious Death of Housewife in South Keraniganj

Police Probe Suspicious Death of Housewife in South Keraniganj

Authorities in South Keraniganj are investigating the mysterious death of a 24-year-old woman, Farzana Akter, whose body was recovered from a rented house in the Khejurbag area of Shuivadhya Union. The discovery, made on Saturday night, 18 January 2026, has sparked a manhunt for her husband and in-laws, who have since vanished. A Medical Visit […]
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FID Convenes Critical Summits on Insurance Law Reform FID Convenes Critical Summits on Insurance Law Reform

FID Convenes Critical Summits on Insurance Law Reform

The Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the Ministry of Finance has initiated a high-stakes legislative review aimed at modernising the nation’s insurance framework. On Monday, 19 January 2026, two pivotal meetings were scheduled at the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) headquarters to deliberate on the draft Insurers’ Resolution Ordinance 2025 and extensive amendments to […]
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