Category: South Asia

Bangladesh Bank Circulates Notes with New Signature

Bangladesh Bank Circulates Notes with New Signature

Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh, has officially commenced the circulation of newly printed legal tender bearing the signature of its current Governor, Mostaqur Rahman. Mr Rahman formally assumed the leadership of the monetary authority in February 2026. The central bank confirmed that these newly signed banknotes were first introduced to the public on […]
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Trust Bank Commits to Central Bank MSME Schemes

Trust Bank Commits to Central Bank MSME Schemes

Trust Bank PLC has executed two separate participation agreements for refinance initiatives launched by Bangladesh Bank. The credit facilities are strategically structured to accelerate the growth of Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) industrial clusters and to sustain the broader development of MSMEs throughout the country. Governance and Executive Signatories The official signing ceremony […]
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State-Owned Rupali Bank PLC Reports Deficit of Tk396 Crore

State-Owned Rupali Bank PLC Reports Deficit of Tk396 Crore

Rupali Bank PLC has entered a period of heightened financial instability, recording a consolidated net loss of Tk396 crore for the first quarter of 2026. Official corporate disclosures indicate that the worsening performance is a direct result of accelerating non-performing loans (NPLs), unmitigated asset provisioning shortfalls, negative retained earnings, and a severe breach of minimum […]
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Eastern Bank Women Customers Gain Tahoor Privileges

Eastern Bank Women Customers Gain Tahoor Privileges

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has formalised a commercial partnership with Tahoor Studio, a prominent lifestyle brand in Bangladesh. Under the provisions of this newly executed agreement, female retail banking customers enrolled with EBL will receive exclusive consumer benefits, discounts, and promotional privileges on merchandise purchased from the lifestyle retailer. Executive Signatories and Corporate Framework The […]
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Lightning Strikes Kill Two And Injure Seven Locally 2 Lightning Strikes Kill Two And Injure Seven Locally

Lightning Strikes Kill Two And Injure Seven Locally

Separate incidents of lightning strikes across the Sadar and Shailkupa upazilas of Jhenaidah district have resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left seven others injured. The tragic atmospheric events occurred concurrently on Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026, during a period of sudden and severe weather that affected multiple villages in the region, including […]
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Saudi Expatriate Dismembered Body Returned To Grieving Family 1 Saudi Expatriate Dismembered Body Returned To Grieving Family

Saudi Expatriate Dismembered Body Returned To Grieving Family

The dismembered remains of a Saudi Arabian expatriate, who was allegedly murdered by his extramarital partner and her accomplices in the capital city, have been formally handed over to his grieving family members. On Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026, the local authorities concluded the primary forensic procedures and released the victim’s body to his relatives. […]
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Senior Chittagong Police Officer Accused Of Physical Altercation 2 Senior Chittagong Police Officer Accused Of Physical Altercation

Senior Chittagong Police Officer Accused Of Physical Altercation

A senior officer of the Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) has become the subject of fresh controversy following allegations of physical altercations during a political demonstration. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amirul Islam, who oversees the Northern Zone of the CMP and already faced prior allegations regarding the mistreatment of media personnel, has been accused of physically handling […]
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Lalmonirhat Man Given Life Sentence For Rape 1 Lalmonirhat Man Given Life Sentence For Rape

Lalmonirhat Man Given Life Sentence For Rape

The Lalmonirhat Prevention of Violence Against Children Tribunal has officially sentenced a local man to life imprisonment following his conviction for the rape of a fifth-grade schoolgirl. On Monday afternoon, 18 May 2026, the presiding judge of the tribunal, Sessions Judge Nityananda Sarkar, pronounced the definitive judicial verdict in a packed courtroom. Alongside the mandatory […]
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Cargo Vehicle Ban Imposed For Upcoming Festive Period 3 Cargo Vehicle Ban Imposed For Upcoming Festive Period

Cargo Vehicle Ban Imposed For Upcoming Festive Period

The Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) has officially announced a comprehensive seven-day ban on the movement of trucks, covered vans, and lorries across major highways. This regulatory restriction will remain in force from 25 May to 31 May 2026. The administrative decision has been enacted to guarantee traffic discipline, minimise congestion, and ensure the overall safety […]
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