Category: South Asia

BASIC Bank Seeks Cheap Deposits for Recovery

BASIC Bank Seeks Cheap Deposits for Recovery

State-owned BASIC Bank has formally approached the government for regulatory permission to host and manage the bank accounts of state-financed and donor-funded development projects. The initiative forms part of the lender’s wider strategy to reinforce its deposit base, decrease funding expenses, and systematically restore its financial viability. In an official memorandum submitted to the Ministry […]
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Small Haor Fish Market Operates Daily at Dusk

Small Haor Fish Market Operates Daily at Dusk

A temporary wholesale market for small indigenous fish species operates daily for a brief period between late afternoon and early evening on the banks of the Kawadighi Haor. Located near Khaishaura village in the Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila, the market runs from approximately 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm until dusk, dissolving completely as twilight approaches and […]
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Year-End Tax Rebates Offered Across Nine Sectors

Year-End Tax Rebates Offered Across Nine Sectors

The month of June represents the close of the financial year in Bangladesh, requiring citizens to finalise their personal income tax computations, expense declarations, and investment allowances within the July-to-June cycle. According to guidelines set by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), individuals can legally lower their final tax burden by moving capital into specific […]
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Shops and Markets Must Close at 7pm

Shops and Markets Must Close at 7pm

The Government of Bangladesh has reissued a directive mandating all shops, shopping malls, and commercial markets across the country to conclude their daily operations by 7:00 pm. This operational restriction has been reinstated as part of an intensified national campaign to conserve electricity. According to an official notification issued on Monday by the Coordination-2 Branch […]
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Special Cell Formed to Resolve Expatriate Grievances

Special Cell Formed to Resolve Expatriate Grievances

The Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment has established a dedicated ‘Grievance Resolution and Settlement Cell’ designed to expedite the processing and rectification of various issues and complaints encountered by non-resident Bangladeshis. According to an official directive issued by the administration branch of the ministry, the order has been enacted with immediate effect. The […]
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Health Minister Urges 80 Per Cent Dengue Discount

Health Minister Urges 80 Per Cent Dengue Discount

The Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Sordar Md. Sakhawat Hossain, has called upon private sector hospitals to implement an 80 per cent discount on various diagnostic tests required for dengue patients in order to reduce their medical expenses. The Health Minister disclosed this information to journalists on Tuesday afternoon following a high-level meeting concerning […]
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CPJ Issues 10 Recommendations to End Press Oppression

CPJ Issues 10 Recommendations to End Press Oppression

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has formally urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to fulfil his electoral commitments regarding press freedom by dismantling the cycle of media oppression in Bangladesh. This appeal was detailed in a report published on the CPJ website on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, marking the completion of the current administration’s first […]
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Fraudulent Tantric Practitioner Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing 2 Fraudulent Tantric Practitioner Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing

Fraudulent Tantric Practitioner Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing

The District Police of Thakurgaon have successfully resolved the investigation surrounding the discovery of a partially burnt female corpse in the Bhaturia locality under Haripur Upazila. Law enforcement authorities have arrested a self-proclaimed tantric practitioner, identified as Samshul Haque, in connection with the homicide. The analytical details of the criminal investigation were formally disclosed during […]
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Non Performing Loans Spike In Bangladesh Banking Sector 1 Non-Performing Loans Spike In Bangladesh Banking Sector

Non-Performing Loans Spike In Bangladesh Banking Sector

The volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) within the banking sector of Bangladesh expanded by an additional 31,487 crore taka during the opening quarter of the current fiscal year. Financial statistics released by the central bank indicate that default loans witnessed an upward trajectory between the conclusion of December 2025 and the termination of March 2026, […]
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