Category: South Asia

Tragic Fire Claims Mother and Infant in Natore

Tragic Fire Claims Mother and Infant in Natore

A devastating fire in Natore’s Gurudaspur Upazila has left a local community in mourning after a mother and her one-year-old daughter perished in the blaze. Another family member sustained severe injuries in the incident, which preliminary reports suggest may have been triggered by an electrical short circuit. The tragic event occurred in the early hours […]
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The ICC wants Bangladesh on its side to persuade Pakistan The ICC wants Bangladesh on its side to persuade Pakistan.

The ICC wants Bangladesh on its side to persuade Pakistan.

Even as the T20 World Cup is underway, the International Cricket Council (ICC) appears to have little respite from controversy. From one dispute to another, the world cricket governing body has found itself under mounting pressure. The latest challenge involves persuading Pakistan to play its scheduled match against India—a matter that has remained unresolved amid […]
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Bangladeshi Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Phuket Coast

Bangladeshi Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Phuket Coast

A Panamanian-flagged cargo ship bound for Chattogram, Bangladesh, has sunk in waters off the coast of Phuket, Thailand. The incident occurred on Saturday, 7 February, at approximately 3:30 pm local time in deep waters near the island. The vessel, named MV Siloed Ark, measured 115 metres in length and was carrying 297 containers loaded with goods consigned […]
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Strike at Chittagong Port Suspended After Sixteen and a Half Hours Strike at Chittagong Port Suspended After Sixteen and a Half Hours

Strike at Chittagong Port Suspended After Sixteen and a Half Hours

After an uninterrupted 16-and-a-half-hour protest, the Chittagong Port Strike Committee announced the suspension of its ongoing strike. The announcement was made in a press release issued shortly after midnight on Sunday. The statement, signed by the committee’s coordinators, Md. Humayun Kabir and Ibrahim Khokon, explained that the strike would be temporarily suspended from 8:00 am […]
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Policyholders Struggle in Singapore Health Insurance Disputes

Policyholders Struggle in Singapore Health Insurance Disputes

Challenging insurance companies in Singapore over health coverage claims remains an uphill task for policyholders, according to recent parliamentary disclosures. Data reveals that insurers prevail in approximately 96% of health insurance disputes, highlighting a significant imbalance in dispute resolution outcomes. On 4 February 2026, Secretary of State Alvin Tan provided these figures during a parliamentary […]
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Strict Vehicle Regulations Enforced For Polling Day

Strict Vehicle Regulations Enforced For Polling Day

In anticipation of the Twelfth National Parliamentary Election scheduled for 12 February, the Election Commission has issued stringent directives governing the movement of candidates and their polling agents. These measures are designed to maintain law and order within and around polling stations, ensure disciplined electoral conduct, and guarantee equal opportunities for all candidates. Past electoral […]
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Community Bank–BizTrade Alliance Boosts SMEs

Community Bank–BizTrade Alliance Boosts SMEs

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC and BizTrade Ventures Limited have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating sustainable development and inclusive economic growth among the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises. The collaboration has been formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), designed to strengthen and expand the nationwide “SME 360-Degree Business Solution” […]
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