Category: South Asia

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead in South Africa

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

A Bangladeshi expatriate, Khaled Mahmud, has been tragically shot dead in Johannesburg, South Africa, in an incident that has shocked the local Bangladeshi community. The attack occurred on Saturday, 31 January, at approximately 9:00 a.m. local time. According to eyewitnesses, Khaled was entering a car park on Ellis Park Industrial Street when armed assailants opened […]

Lutfar Rahman Sarkar: Bangladesh’s Revolutionary Banker

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

In the annals of Bangladesh’s banking history, the name Lutfar Rahman Sarkar occupies a singular and distinguished place. Far more than a proficient banker, he was a visionary reformer, a fearless advocate for justice, and a devoted custodian of the public interest. Today, 1 February, marks his 93rd birth anniversary—a moment to honour a life […]

Son Arrested in Rajshahi Over Alleged Assault on Mother

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

Rajshahi, 1 February 2026 – A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged in Rajshahi, where a 42-year-old man has been accused of fatally stabbing his own mother over money for drugs. The incident occurred on Saturday night, 31 January, at approximately 9:30 pm in the Kharkhari area near the Krishi Bank intersection. Locals apprehended […]

Bangladesh Introduces New Tax Reliefs for 2026

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

The deadline for filing income tax returns in Bangladesh for the year 2026 has been set as 28 February 2026. For the first time, submission of tax returns is compulsorily online, as the paper-based filing system has been completely discontinued. Despite the National Board of Revenue (NBR) extending the deadline three times this year, a […]

February — the month of language begins today

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

The arrival of February in the Gregorian calendar stirs profound emotions in the hearts of Bengalis, evoking memories of a historic struggle and enduring pride—the Language Movement of 1952. For Bengalis, February is far more than just the second month of the year; it is a period for reflecting on identity, honouring cultural roots, and […]

Surge in Unnecessary Caesareans Threatens Maternal Health

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

Bangladesh is witnessing a dramatic increase in unnecessary caesarean deliveries, raising alarm not merely as a medical concern but as a mounting national health crisis. Recent research conducted at Ashulia Women and Children’s Hospital reveals that approximately 1.7 million children were delivered via caesarean last year, despite lacking any medical indication. According to the World […]

Fuel prices cut, new rates take effect from today

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

The government has announced a reduction in all types of fuel prices in Bangladesh, effective from today, Sunday, 1 February, aligning domestic rates with fluctuations in the global market. According to a statement issued late on Saturday, 31 January, by the Energy Division of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the prices of […]

Islami Bank Reaffirms Service Excellence Drive

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comFebruary 1, 2026

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has renewed its commitment to strengthening public confidence and elevating customer satisfaction by intensifying a comprehensive service-excellence agenda across its operations. The renewed pledge was articulated at a staff conference held in Dhaka, bringing together officials and employees from three operational zones and five corporate branches, underscoring the institution’s emphasis on […]

Two Decades of Ganchil’s Musical Journey

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 31, 2026

Spanning the cassette-and-CD era of the 1990s to the album culture of the 2000s, and finally arriving at today’s digital age, Bangladesh’s musical landscape has witnessed profound transformations. On the evening marking the twentieth anniversary of Ganchil, one of the country’s foremost music production houses, the atmosphere brimmed with nostalgia, melody, and heartfelt emotion. Musicians, […]

IMF Warns on Lending to Weak Banks

Shourav Biswas | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 31, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a cautionary warning to Bangladesh regarding the extension of liquidity to weak banks, urging that such measures be approached with utmost care. In tandem, the Fund has called for the full and consistent implementation of exchange rate reforms to ensure broader economic stability. Following the 2024 mass uprising […]

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Category: South Asia

A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead in South Africa

Lutfar Rahman Sarkar: Bangladesh’s Revolutionary Banker

Son Arrested in Rajshahi Over Alleged Assault on Mother

Bangladesh Introduces New Tax Reliefs for 2026

February — the month of language begins today

Surge in Unnecessary Caesareans Threatens Maternal Health

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