Category: South Asia

A Magician of Words: Hanif Sonket Wins Independence Award

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 6, 2026

In a move widely celebrated as a victory for “healthy entertainment,” the Government of Bangladesh has announced that Hanif Sonket, the legendary creator and host of the iconic magazine show Ittadi, is to be conferred with the Independence Award 2026. The decision was finalised during a cabinet meeting chaired at the Secretariat on Thursday, 5 […]

Double Fatality Following Collision and Heavy Vehicle Crushing

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 6, 2026

A harrowing road traffic accident in the Batulia area of Dhamrai has resulted in the tragic deaths of a police officer and a local farmer. The incident, which occurred on Thursday afternoon along the Kalampur-Saturia regional highway, involved a high-stakes chain of events starting with a collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle, ending in […]

Central Bank Caps Bank Branch Rental Rates

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 6, 2026

In a significant move to streamline operational logistics for the financial sector, Bangladesh Bank has introduced a comprehensive ceiling for the rental of bank branches, sub-branches, and administrative offices. This policy shift follows persistent lobbying from the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB), whose members argued that the previous requirement for individual approvals from the central […]

High Court Orders Utilities Cut for River Polluters

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 6, 2026

In a decisive move to salvage the ecological health of the Shitalakshya River, the High Court of Bangladesh has issued a stringent mandate to disconnect the electricity and gas supplies of 20 industrial units operating along its banks. These factories have been found to be operating without mandatory Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), directly contributing to […]

Swiss Re Appoints Tamas Bown to Lead APAC

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 6, 2026

Swiss Re, the global reinsurance giant, has announced a significant leadership transition within its Life and Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) division. Tamas Bown has been tapped to spearhead the Asia-Pacific (excluding China) business unit, a move that signals the firm’s intent to fortify its presence in high-growth Eastern markets. The appointment is slated to take […]

Student Activist Remanded in University Attempted Murder Case

Sharif Al Nahian | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 6, 2026

A former leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and Presidency University student, Abdur Razzak Bin Solaiman Riyad, has been placed on a two-day remand following allegations of attempted murder. The decision was handed down on Thursday, 5 March, by Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Shefatullah. While the court granted the remand for Razzak, similar […]

Jamaat Demands Investigation of Former Advisers

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 5, 2026

Dhaka, 5 March 2026 – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has formally called for the interrogation and legal accountability of former government advisers Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Khalilur Rahman, alleging their involvement in undermining fair electoral processes. The party claims that the duo engaged in activities amounting to “election engineering,” preventing certain political forces from establishing a strong […]

Fatal Social Media Stunt Claims Life of Barisal Teenager

Md Sakib Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 5, 2026

The perilous trend of seeking digital validation has claimed another young life in the Agailjhara Upazila of Barisal. Raj Mondal Joy, a 16-year-old student, tragically lost his life on Wednesday evening while attempting to film a simulated suicide sequence for a popular video-sharing platform. The incident occurred at his residence in the village of West […]

No Fare Hikes During Eid Travel: Minister Assures

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 5, 2026

Sheikh Robiul Alam, the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Railways, and Maritime Transport, has assured that no extra fares will be levied, nor will there be any opportunity for extortion on the roads during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr travel period. The government, along with relevant authorities, will actively monitor the situation to ensure compliance. The […]

BNP Accused of Judicial Threats: Golam Porwar

Md Sakib Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comMarch 5, 2026

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Secretary General, Mia Golam Porwar, has accused the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of attempting to undermine the judiciary and manipulate legal outcomes. Porwar made these claims on Thursday, 5 March, during an Iftar programme held at a hotel in Paltan, Dhaka, organised by Jamaat’s Dhaka Metropolitan South unit to […]

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Category: South Asia

A Magician of Words: Hanif Sonket Wins Independence Award

Double Fatality Following Collision and Heavy Vehicle Crushing

Central Bank Caps Bank Branch Rental Rates

High Court Orders Utilities Cut for River Polluters

Swiss Re Appoints Tamas Bown to Lead APAC

Student Activist Remanded in University Attempted Murder Case

Jamaat Demands Investigation of Former Advisers

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No Fare Hikes During Eid Travel: Minister Assures

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