Category: South Asia

Early Warning Signs of Crisis in the Garment Industry Early Warning Signs of Crisis in the Garment Industry

Early Warning Signs of Crisis in the Garment Industry

The Government of Bangladesh has decided to withdraw bonded warehouse facilities for cotton yarn of counts ranging from 10 to 30, citing the need to protect the domestic spinning industry. However, this move has sparked concerns of a significant disruption in the country’s leading export sector—the ready-made garments (RMG) industry. In protest, the Bangladesh Garment […]
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Chhatra Dal to submit memorandum on behalf of Salauddin Ammar demanding mental health treatment Chhatra Dal to submit memorandum on behalf of Salauddin Ammar demanding mental health treatment

Chhatra Dal to submit memorandum on behalf of Salauddin Ammar demanding mental health treatment

The Rajshahi University chapter of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (BJCD) has announced plans to submit a memorandum and hold a human chain, calling for a comprehensive mental health assessment and necessary treatment for Salauuddin Ammar, General Secretary of the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RACSU). In a press release issued on Sunday (19 January) […]
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Total valid candidates 2253 Total valid candidates: 2,253

Total valid candidates: 2,253

The appeal hearings against the Returning Officers’ decisions on nomination papers for the 13th National Parliament elections concluded yesterday, resulting in 417 candidates regaining their eligibility. With this development, the total number of valid candidates now stands at 2,253. Candidates have until 20 January to withdraw, and symbols will be assigned to the contesting candidates […]
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A biker disappears after attaching a mysterious note to Tarique Rahmans car A biker disappears after attaching a mysterious note to Tarique Rahman’s car

A biker disappears after attaching a mysterious note to Tarique Rahman’s car

Gulshan, Dhaka — In a baffling incident in the capital’s upscale Gulshan neighbourhood on Wednesday night, a motorcyclist affixed a mysterious piece of paper to the moving bulletproof vehicle of BNP Chairman Tareq Rahman before speeding away. The police have launched a spontaneous investigation, but the individual remains unidentified. According to Officer-in-Charge Rakibul Islam of […]
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Negligence in Income Tax Returns Raises Risk of Gas and Electricity Disconnection Negligence in Income Tax Returns Raises Risk of Gas and Electricity Disconnection

Negligence in Income Tax Returns Raises Risk of Gas and Electricity Disconnection

Electricity is now indispensable in daily life, whether in rural villages or bustling cities. Yet, for those who fail to submit their income tax returns for the current year, tax authorities have been granted the power to disconnect their electricity supply. This authority extends beyond electricity: gas, water, and other state-provided services may also be […]
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Military Precision Meets Festive Spirit at Astha Life Picnic Military Precision Meets Festive Spirit at Astha Life Picnic

Military Precision Meets Festive Spirit at Astha Life Picnic

Embodying their core mission, “The Promise of a Secure Life,” Astha Life Insurance Company Limited—the premier life insurance venture of the Bangladesh Army Welfare Trust—hosted its grand Annual Picnic 2026. The event took place last Friday, 16 January, at the Green View Resort and Convention Centre in North Khan, Dhaka, bringing together the vast network […]
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Pakistan Threatens World Cup Exit in Support of Bangladesh Pakistan Threatens World Cup Exit in Support of Bangladesh

Pakistan Threatens World Cup Exit in Support of Bangladesh

The upcoming T20 World Cup has been cast into a state of geopolitical turmoil following reports that Pakistan may withdraw from the tournament in a show of solidarity with Bangladesh. This potential double-boycott follows a high-level summit where the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) reiterated its “hardline” stance, refusing to send its squad to India due […]
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Digital Transformation The Survival of Bangladeshi Insurance Digital Transformation: The Survival of Bangladeshi Insurance

Digital Transformation: The Survival of Bangladeshi Insurance

In the rapidly evolving financial landscape of Bangladesh, digital integration has transitioned from a modern convenience to a daily necessity. As citizens become accustomed to managing their lives via mobile handsets—from grocery shopping to instantaneous bank transfers—their expectations for all financial services have heightened. For an insurance sector traditionally tethered to physical ledgers and manual […]
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Commuters Demand Strict Oversight for Motorised Rickshaws Commuters Demand Strict Oversight for Motorised Rickshaws

Commuters Demand Strict Oversight for Motorised Rickshaws

A comprehensive urban mobility study has revealed that a significant majority of Dhaka’s residents are calling for the “iron-fisted” regulation of battery-powered rickshaws. The research, titled “Urban Mobility Study: Rickshaw in Transition”, highlights a growing rift between the convenience of these fast-moving vehicles and the escalating safety risks they pose to the capital’s streets. The […]
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