Category: South Asia

Long Distance Buses Face Limited Disruption Long-Distance Buses Face Limited Disruption

Long-Distance Buses Face Limited Disruption

With the thirteenth National Parliamentary Election and a nationwide referendum scheduled for 12 February, authorities have imposed a series of temporary transport restrictions aimed at ensuring a peaceful and orderly voting process. Amid public uncertainty over travel arrangements, the Bus and Truck Owners’ Association has clarified that long-distance coach services will not be formally suspended […]
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Bangladesh Bank Maintains Policy Rate at 10 Percent Bangladesh Bank Maintains Policy Rate at 10 Percent

Bangladesh Bank Maintains Policy Rate at 10 Percent

In a move aimed at controlling inflation and safeguarding economic stability, Bangladesh Bank has announced its monetary policy for the first half of the year, maintaining continuity with previous measures. The central bank has kept the policy interest rate unchanged at 10 percent. This decision is intended to regulate the flow of credit and investment […]
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Bangladesh Police Announce Major Officer Promotions Bangladesh Police Announce Major Officer Promotions

Bangladesh Police Announce Major Officer Promotions

In a significant move in the history of Bangladesh Police, 153 officers have recently received promotions, marking a milestone in the force’s efforts to strengthen leadership and operational efficiency. The promotions were formalised through three separate gazette notifications signed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Sunday. The announcements were officially made public […]
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Campaign Silence Begins Ahead of National Poll Campaign Silence Begins Ahead of National Poll

Campaign Silence Begins Ahead of National Poll

Electioneering for Bangladesh’s thirteenth Jatiya Sangsad election and the accompanying referendum will formally come to an end at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, ushering in the legally mandated period of electoral silence. The Election Commission (EC) has reiterated that all forms of campaign activity must cease 48 hours before polling begins, in line with existing electoral […]
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Election Results Due by Friday EC

Election Results Due by Friday: EC

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has categorically ruled out any prolonged delay in announcing the results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the simultaneous referendum, affirming that the nationwide final outcome will be declared by Friday, the day after polling concludes. Senior election officials have dismissed circulating speculation that tabulation could take three days […]
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Bangladesh Banks Partner Internationally to Recover Stolen Funds

Bangladesh Banks Partner Internationally to Recover Stolen Funds

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan Habib Mansur has announced a major step forward in the country’s efforts to reclaim funds siphoned abroad. Commercial banks in Bangladesh have entered into formal agreements with international legal consortia, enabling the judicial recovery of assets held by fugitives and involved in cross-border money laundering. Speaking at the Bangladesh Bank […]
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ভোটকেন্দ্রে মুঠোফোন প্রবেশ নিষিদ্ধ ঘোষণা Mobile Phones Banned at Polling Stations

Mobile Phones Banned at Polling Stations

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026, the Election Commission has issued a significant directive concerning polling day conduct. In an official notification released on Sunday, the Commission strictly prohibited voters from carrying any mobile phones within polling stations. This ban applies to a radius of 400 yards from […]
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Treasury Bill Yields Fall Amid Pre-Election Liquidity Surge

Treasury Bill Yields Fall Amid Pre-Election Liquidity Surge

In the run-up to the national elections, yields on Bangladesh’s Treasury bills (T-bills) declined on Sunday, reflecting banks’ preference for low-risk government securities amid excess liquidity. With private sector credit demand subdued, financial institutions are increasingly channeling surplus funds into risk-free instruments, prioritising security over returns. The latest auction results from Bangladesh Bank reveal that […]
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