Category: South Asia

GIFT City Emerges as Reinsurance Hub

GIFT City Emerges as Reinsurance Hub

India’s ambition to transform Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) into a globally competitive financial centre is increasingly being reflected in concrete market developments, particularly in the reinsurance sector. What began as a policy vision is now taking tangible shape as leading international reinsurance companies signal strong interest in establishing operations within this offshore financial […]
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Campaign Clash Jolts Naogaon Polls Campaign Clash Jolts Naogaon Polls

Campaign Clash Jolts Naogaon Polls

Tensions flared in Naogaon’s political arena on Tuesday as activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami clashed during electioneering for the 12th Jatiya Sangsad polls in the Naogaon-5 (Naogaon Sadar) constituency. At least 13 people from both camps were injured in the confrontation, which briefly paralysed campaigning in the area and fuelled fear […]
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Gulf Tensions Shadow US–Iran Dialogue Hopes Gulf Tensions Shadow US–Iran Dialogue Hopes

Gulf Tensions Shadow US–Iran Dialogue Hopes

Hopes of renewed dialogue between Washington and Tehran have been overshadowed by a fresh escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf, underscoring how fragile the regional security environment remains. Just as the United States signalled a possible willingness to re-engage Iran after years of diplomatic deadlock, two separate but closely linked incidents have reignited mistrust: […]
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Assistant Executive Positions Open at Bashundhara Group

Assistant Executive Positions Open at Bashundhara Group

Bashundhara Group, one of Bangladesh’s largest industrial and commercial conglomerates, has announced recruitment for the position of Assistant Executive in its Cement Distribution Division. The recruitment drive will commence on 1 February 2026 and continue until 7 February 2026. Interested candidates are invited to submit applications directly via the company’s online portal. The selected candidates […]
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Rising Earthquake Risk Heightens in Bangladesh Rising Earthquake Risk Heightens in Bangladesh

Rising Earthquake Risk Heightens in Bangladesh

On Tuesday, 3 February, residents across Bangladesh experienced two separate tremors within a single day, sparking renewed concerns over the country’s seismic vulnerability. The most significant quake occurred at 9:40 pm local time, originating in Minbu, Myanmar, and registering a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale. The tremor was widely felt in Dhaka, Chittagong, […]
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A Prestigious Reception for Bangladeshs Womens Football Team A Prestigious Reception for Bangladesh’s Women’s Football Team

A Prestigious Reception for Bangladesh’s Women’s Football Team

The Bangladesh national women’s football team has carved a remarkable place in the nation’s sporting history. On 25 January, at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, the team triumphed in the SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship final, defeating a formidable Maldives side by a resounding 14–2 scoreline. This historic victory has opened a new chapter for women’s […]
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Applications for 13599 School Leadership Posts Delayed Applications for 13,599 School Leadership Posts Delayed

Applications for 13,599 School Leadership Posts Delayed

The application process for leadership positions in private educational institutions—including Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Principal, Vice-Principal, Superintendent, and Assistant Superintendent—has been postponed. Originally scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, the process will now begin on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The Private Teacher Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) announced in a statement that on 2 […]
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Bangladesh Bank Raises Mobile Payment Purchase Limits

Bangladesh Bank Raises Mobile Payment Purchase Limits

Bangladesh Bank has announced a significant increase in the limits for purchasing digital goods and services using mobile phone balances. The move is aimed at promoting digital transactions and making both government and private services more accessible to consumers. Under the new guidelines, an individual customer can now spend up to Tk 2,000 per month […]
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Election Schedule Cancelled in Sherpur-3 Constituency

Election Schedule Cancelled in Sherpur-3 Constituency

The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has officially announced the cancellation of the scheduled 13th parliamentary election for the Sherpur-3 constituency, which comprises the upazilas of Sreebardi and Jhenaigati. The decision follows the untimely death of the constituency’s candidate, Mohammad Nuruzzaman (Badal) of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami party. The Commission confirmed that a new date for the […]
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