Category: South Asia

Foreign Reserves Surpass $34 Billion Ahead of Elections

Foreign Reserves Surpass $34 Billion Ahead of Elections

Just days before Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election and the associated referendum scheduled for 12 February, the country’s foreign currency reserves have exceeded the $34 billion mark, signalling robust financial stability at a politically sensitive moment. Economists and policymakers regard this milestone as a key indicator of the nation’s macroeconomic resilience. Arif Hossain Khan, Executive […]
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Voters Demand Protection for Karnaphuli River

Voters Demand Protection for Karnaphuli River

Residents of the riverbank areas in Rangunia Upazila, Chattogram, have voiced growing concerns over the preservation of their ancestral lands as the national election approaches. Illegal sand extraction from the Karnaphuli River, combined with ongoing riverbank erosion, has heightened fears of losing homes and livelihoods. Locals have stated unequivocally that they will support candidates committed […]
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Nepali-Born Singer Bridges Cultures in Bangladesh

Nepali-Born Singer Bridges Cultures in Bangladesh

Nepali-born singer, content creator, and entrepreneur Pinky Chhetri has recently released her solo single, “Bhav Tarang”, which has garnered widespread acclaim on her YouTube channel. The song has resonated with audiences not merely due to its melodic composition or technical excellence, but for Pinky’s heartfelt expression, wisdom, and authenticity, which permeate every note. Beyond her […]
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Police Publish Armed Criminals List Ahead Elections

Police Publish Armed Criminals List Ahead Elections

With the national parliamentary elections just five days away, law enforcement agencies across Bangladesh are intensifying measures to curb electoral violence. Tensions flared recently in Munshiganj Sadar’s Munshikandi area when supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) clashed with supporters of a rebel candidate during a shooting incident. Police have so far identified four individuals […]
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Insurance Fraud Losses Soar Amid Modern Payments Shift

Insurance Fraud Losses Soar Amid Modern Payments Shift

Global insurance companies are losing an estimated $1.14 million annually due to payment-related fraud, highlighting a growing vulnerability as digital and mobile payment methods become the norm. Experts warn that if transactional fraud is not identified promptly, it can escalate into larger claims-related fraud, compounding financial losses. These findings were published in the Adyen Index: […]
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A total of 655 judicial magistrates will take to the field today for the elections "A total of 655 judicial magistrates will take to the field today for the elections."

“A total of 655 judicial magistrates will take to the field today for the elections.”

In a decisive move to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful Thirteenth National Parliamentary Election, the Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has appointed 655 judicial magistrates nationwide to oversee and promptly adjudicate electoral offences. The appointed magistrates will exercise first-class magistrate powers for a five-day period, commencing Tuesday, 10 February, and concluding Saturday, 14 February. […]
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Washington Refocuses on Post-Election Bangladesh

Washington Refocuses on Post-Election Bangladesh

Following the conclusion of Bangladesh’s thirteenth parliamentary election, Washington has moved swiftly to recalibrate its engagement with the new government, signalling a renewed and more structured phase in Dhaka–Washington relations. Diplomatic sources indicate that the United States is seeking to sharpen its strategic priorities, policy tools and long-term approach towards Bangladesh in light of the […]
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Central Bank Tightens Oversight of Large Loans

Central Bank Tightens Oversight of Large Loans

Bangladesh Bank is preparing to introduce a far more stringent supervisory regime for large-scale lending, as part of a broader effort to improve asset quality, governance, and transparency across the banking sector. The move reflects growing concern over long-standing structural weaknesses, particularly the overvaluation of collateral, forged documentation, and irregular record-keeping, which have historically contributed […]
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EU Deploys 200 International Observers for Landmark Election EU Deploys 200 International Observers for Landmark Election

EU Deploys 200 International Observers for Landmark Election

As Bangladesh prepares for its historic 13th National Parliamentary Election, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Bangladesh 2026 has announced that its full contingent of 200 international observers will commence field operations today, Tuesday, 10 February. This large-scale deployment follows an intensive period of technical training in Dhaka, aimed at ensuring a rigorous […]
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