Category: South Asia

Human Trafficker Among Four Held at Border Human Trafficker Among Four Held at Border

Human Trafficker Among Four Held at Border

Bangladesh’s border security forces have thwarted an attempted illegal crossing into India, arresting four young men, including an alleged human trafficker, near the Chapainawabganj frontier. The operation highlights ongoing concerns over cross-border human trafficking and the vulnerabilities of jobseekers drawn into risky migration routes by false promises of employment abroad. According to the Border Guard […]
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The Under 19 World Cup kicks off today with the first match against India The Under-19 World Cup kicks off today, with the first match against India.

The Under-19 World Cup kicks off today, with the first match against India.

After a two-year hiatus, the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup returns today, promising a thrilling showcase of young talent. Co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, the tournament will run from 15 January to 6 February 2026, featuring the world’s top 16 youth teams. Each squad, including Bangladesh, will have the chance to demonstrate their skills, […]
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Seven Colleges Roadblocks Cause Major Public Hassle

Seven Colleges Roadblocks Cause Major Public Hassle

On Thursday, 15 January, students from the Seven Colleges staged extensive road blockades at several key intersections across Dhaka, causing significant disruption to daily commuters. The protest was aimed at pressing the government to issue a proposed ordinance to formally establish Dhaka Central University, a long-standing demand of the student body. The demonstrations were concentrated […]
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Asia Bears Brunt of 2025 Disaster Losses

Asia Bears Brunt of 2025 Disaster Losses

In 2025, natural disasters inflicted profound economic shocks across the globe, with Asia emerging as the hardest-hit region. According to estimates from the international reinsurance industry, total economic losses worldwide from natural hazards reached approximately USD 224 billion, of which the Asia–Pacific region accounted for nearly USD 73 billion—almost one-third of global losses. This figure […]
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JASAD Condemns Alleged Plan to Erase Liberation Archives

JASAD Condemns Alleged Plan to Erase Liberation Archives

The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASAD) has issued a strong denunciation of what it describes as a deliberate and systematic plan by the interim government to destroy historically significant documents relating to Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War. The party has characterised the alleged move as an intentional attempt to erase the nation’s heroic past and undermine the […]
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Individual Depositors Secured Amid NBFI Liquidation Individual Depositors Secured Amid NBFI Liquidation

Individual Depositors Secured Amid NBFI Liquidation

In a significant move to safeguard small investors, the government has announced that individual depositors of nine financially distressed non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) will receive the full return of their principal amounts, though no interest will be paid. The initiative is backed by a government support package of BDT 5,000 crore, designed to facilitate the […]
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Tragic Collision on Dhaka–Sylhet Highway Kills Two

Tragic Collision on Dhaka–Sylhet Highway Kills Two

Brahmanbaria’s Ashuganj Upazila was the scene of a devastating road accident on Wednesday evening, in which two young motorcyclists lost their lives following a head-on collision with a truck. The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 pm on the Sonarampur Bridge along the busy Dhaka–Sylhet Highway, a section of road frequently cited by locals as accident-prone. […]
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