Category: South Asia

Ticketless Passengers Caught Railways Make Major Recovery Ticketless Passengers Caught, Railways Make Major Recovery

Ticketless Passengers Caught, Railways Make Major Recovery

Bangladesh Railway has reported a significant financial recovery following a nationwide crackdown on ticketless travel, underscoring its renewed efforts to enforce discipline and protect public revenue across the rail network. In a single day of coordinated inspections, railway authorities identified 5,220 passengers travelling without valid tickets on trains operating in both the eastern and western […]
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Metro Service to Operate Normally on Election Day Metro Service to Operate Normally on Election Day

Metro Service to Operate Normally on Election Day

Despite nationwide restrictions on road traffic during the national parliamentary election and referendum, Dhaka’s metro rail services will continue to operate as usual, Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has confirmed. Authorities have assured commuters that train services will remain uninterrupted to facilitate smooth travel on election day. DMTCL Director AKM Khairul Alam stated, “To […]
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Rising Tensions Ahead of Bangladesh Election Rising Tensions Ahead of Bangladesh Election

Rising Tensions Ahead of Bangladesh Election

The thirteenth national parliamentary election in Bangladesh is rapidly approaching, bringing with it heightened anticipation and concern among voters nationwide. While excitement about exercising the right to vote is palpable, fears surrounding election-related violence and security lapses have also intensified. In the 53 days leading up to the election, a total of 274 violent incidents […]
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Chittagong Port Paralysed Amid Ongoing Strike Chittagong Port Paralysed Amid Ongoing Strike

Chittagong Port Paralysed Amid Ongoing Strike

Chittagong Port remains at a standstill for the third consecutive day as labour unrest continues unabated. On Thursday morning, at around 10:30 am, Shipping Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain confronted the striking workers at the port gates. The protesters, visibly agitated, raised various slogans demanding immediate attention. Stepping out of his vehicle, the adviser engaged directly […]
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The DB has stated that a Bangabhaban official may be arrested The DB has stated that a Bangabhaban official may be arrested.

The DB has stated that a Bangabhaban official may be arrested.

The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has reported the arrest of Mohammad Sarwar Alam, an assistant programmer at Bangabhaban, in connection with the hacking of the X (formerly Twitter) account of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at the DMP […]
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South Korea Launches Nine-Month Insurance Fraud Crackdown

South Korea Launches Nine-Month Insurance Fraud Crackdown

South Korea’s National Police Agency has embarked on a nationwide, nine-month operation aimed at curbing the escalating financial losses in the country’s insurance sector. The initiative strengthens government efforts to dismantle organised insurance fraud rings, which experts warn pose significant risks to market stability and consumer trust. The operation, running from 2 February to 31 […]
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Father Arrested Over Daughters Alleged Abuse Father Arrested Over Daughter’s Alleged Abuse

Father Arrested Over Daughter’s Alleged Abuse

In Patharghata Upazila of Barguna, a 15-year-old girl has accused her own father of sexual assault, leading to his arrest. According to police sources, the girl’s mother lodged a formal complaint at Patharghata Police Station on Tuesday evening. Subsequently, the victim herself visited the police station to submit a written statement, detailing the alleged abuse […]
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Bangladesh Boosts Incentives for Local-Yarn Garment Exports

Bangladesh Boosts Incentives for Local-Yarn Garment Exports

Bangladesh’s export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) sector is poised to receive a significant policy boost as the government actively considers raising cash incentives for apparel manufactured using domestically produced yarn. The proposal under review suggests increasing the current 1.5 per cent cash incentive to a maximum of 5 per cent. This additional 3.5 percentage points would […]
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Rising Fraud Threats in Cargo Insurance

Rising Fraud Threats in Cargo Insurance

The global cargo insurance market is confronting a rapidly evolving risk landscape, as theft and transport-related fraud within international supply chains become increasingly sophisticated. Loss patterns are shifting in both nature and scale, compelling insurers to reassess underwriting strategies, risk management frameworks and security controls. What was once a largely physical threat has now expanded […]
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