Category: South Asia

Youth Dies After Alleged Abduction

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comApril 20, 2026

A young man has died in what authorities are treating as a suspected case of abduction and assault in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj district, triggering widespread concern and unrest among local residents. The deceased, Rakib, aged 22, was the son of Almgir Hossain from Shimulia village. For some time, he had been living in a […]

Dhaka to Operate 26 Eid Cattle Markets

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comApril 20, 2026

The city authorities in Dhaka have finalised plans to establish a total of 26 temporary cattle markets across the capital in preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The initiative aims to ensure an organised, safe, and well-regulated environment for the buying and selling of sacrificial animals while easing pressure on urban traffic and maintaining public order. […]

Heatwave Claims Farmer’s Wife in Narail

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comApril 20, 2026

A severe heatwave in southern Bangladesh has claimed the life of a 55-year-old woman in Narail district, highlighting the growing risks posed by extreme temperatures during the peak agricultural season. The incident occurred on Monday morning (20 April) at approximately 10:30 am in the Machimdia area of Narail town. The deceased, identified as Lovely Begum […]

Massive Catla and Rohu Sold for Over a Lakh

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

Two large freshwater fish caught from the Padma River were sold for over one lakh Bangladeshi taka at the Daulatdia Ferry Ghat in Rajbari District on Monday morning. The fish included a nearly 30-kilogram catla and a 13.7-kilogram rohu, both of which were brought to market shortly after being caught at the river’s estuary area. […]

Prime Minister Unveils Bogra City Plaque

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has officially unveiled the inauguration plaque of the Bogra City Corporation during a series of programmes held in Bogra on Monday. The ceremony took place at the Bogra Municipal Building at midday as part of his day-long visit to the district. The Prime Minister departed from his residence in Gulshan at […]

New Music Video: Partha and Aisha with Bappa Mazumder’s Voice

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

Nominated vocalist and composer Bappa Mazumder has released a new duet song titled “Kothay Jeno”, performed alongside emerging singer Bithi. The song has been released with an accompanying music video featuring television actors Partha Sheikh and Aisha Khan. The lyrics of “Kothay Jeno” were written by Shahan Kabondho, while both the composition and musical arrangement […]

Bengali New Year Marks Sydney Opera House Debut

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

The Sydney Opera House hosted the first-ever celebration of the Bengali New Year festival, known as ‘Baishakhi Festival’, on the evening of 17 April. The event brought together members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in Australia to present a programme of traditional music, dance, and literary performances on one of the world’s most recognisable cultural stages. […]

Asia Energy Insurance Faces Ongoing Pricing Pressure

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

Asia’s energy insurance sector continues to operate in a buyer-friendly environment, with competitive pricing sustained by low regional loss activity and abundant underwriting capacity, even as global geopolitical and economic risks intensify. Data from Willis, a business of Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company, shows that oil and gas production losses across Asia remained subdued […]

India Launches $1.4bn Insurance Pool

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

India has approved the creation of a sovereign-backed maritime insurance mechanism worth 129.8 billion rupees (approximately US$1.4 billion) to strengthen the resilience of its shipping and trade sectors amid global geopolitical instability and volatility in international insurance markets. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 April […]

Dhaka Bank Partners with Toyota for Auto Loans

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comApril 20, 2026

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Bangladesh Limited to develop a strategic collaboration focused on expanding auto loan and vehicle financing facilities for customers, according to a press release. The signing ceremony was held at the head office of Toyota Bangladesh Limited in the Tejgaon Industrial Area of Dhaka. […]

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Category: South Asia

Youth Dies After Alleged Abduction

Dhaka to Operate 26 Eid Cattle Markets

Heatwave Claims Farmer’s Wife in Narail

Massive Catla and Rohu Sold for Over a Lakh

Prime Minister Unveils Bogra City Plaque

New Music Video: Partha and Aisha with Bappa Mazumder’s Voice

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India Launches $1.4bn Insurance Pool

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