Category: South Asia

Construction Worker Found Dead in Chapainawabganj

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

A 26-year-old construction worker has been found dead in Chapainawabganj district of Bangladesh in what police suspect to be a case of suicide involving pesticide ingestion. The deceased, identified as Md Shakil, son of Md Zakaria, was a resident of Hatoramchandrapur village under Ranihati Union in Sadar upazila. The incident occurred on Friday morning […]

Mymensingh Fair Dispute Ends Fatally

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

A seemingly trivial altercation between a group of friends at a traditional Bengali New Year fair in northern Bangladesh has ended in tragedy after a 15-year-old schoolboy was beaten to death in Mymensingh’s Muktagacha upazila. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at the Padurbari field, where a two-day-long Boishakhi Mela was underway. The victim, Mohammad […]

Age Limits Scrapped for Regulators

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

The National Parliament yesterday passed two significant amendment bills removing upper age limits for appointments to the top leadership positions of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). The decision effectively eliminates previously fixed age ceilings for chairpersons and members of both regulatory bodies. Under the revised […]

Indie Fest Returns in May

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

The much-anticipated “Indie Fest”, featuring musicians from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, has officially been rescheduled following its earlier postponement due to administrative delays. Organisers have confirmed that the concert will now take place on 8 May at the Courtside venue on Madani Avenue in Dhaka’s 100 Feet area. The event was initially planned for 24 […]

Runa Laila to Receive International Honour in Delhi

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

Veteran Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila, one of the most celebrated voices in South Asian music history, is set to be honoured once again on the international stage in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to music. Renowned for her versatility across multiple languages and genres, she has long remained a defining figure whose influence spans generations […]

Foreign Funding Declines Sharply

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

Foreign financing inflows into Bangladesh have registered a significant decline in the first nine months of the current fiscal year (July–March), reflecting slower implementation of development projects alongside rising debt servicing obligations. Officials and analysts warn that the simultaneous fall in inflows and rise in repayments is placing mounting pressure on the country’s external financial […]

Bangladesh Bank Eases Industrial Lending

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a significant policy overhaul aimed at strengthening long-term investment in the country’s industrial sector and boosting overall productivity. The central bank believes the revised framework will make long-term financing more accessible, cost-effective, and predictable for businesses, thereby encouraging industrial expansion and job creation. In a circular issued on Thursday, the central […]

Shamim’s Brilliance Seals Bangladesh Triumph

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

In the opening T20 international of the series against New Zealand in Chattogram, Bangladesh found an unexpected match-winner in young batter Shamim Hossain. Even four days after the encounter, the conversation remains firmly centred on one moment of audacious innovation — a “no-look” style stroke played behind the wicket that has since captured the imagination […]

Shakib Hopes for Bangladesh Return by 2026

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

Former Bangladesh captain and world-renowned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has clarified his position regarding a long-awaited return to his homeland, stating that he remains hopeful of coming back to Bangladesh by the end of 2026, provided that ongoing legal and administrative issues are resolved. Shakib has been living abroad since major political changes in Bangladesh […]

Bribery Attempt at Police Inspection Foiled

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMay 1, 2026

A woman and a local businessman have been arrested in a high-profile bribery attempt targeting the Superintendent of Police in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon during an official high-level police inspection at Kulaura Police Station, triggering immediate administrative action and widespread local discussion. According to police sources, the […]

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Category: South Asia

Construction Worker Found Dead in Chapainawabganj

Mymensingh Fair Dispute Ends Fatally

Age Limits Scrapped for Regulators

Indie Fest Returns in May

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Foreign Funding Declines Sharply

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