Category: South Asia

New Chief Appointed for Financial Intelligence Unit New Chief Appointed for Financial Intelligence Unit

New Chief Appointed for Financial Intelligence Unit

The Government of Bangladesh has officially appointed Ikhtiar Uddin Mohammad Mamun as the new chief of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU). A seasoned bureaucrat, Mr Mamun transitions to this pivotal role from the National Board of Revenue (NBR), where he previously served with distinction as a Tax Commissioner. Formal Gazette and Rank Status The […]
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Mustafizur Too Risky for India ICCs Shocking Claim Mustafizur Too Risky for India? ICC’s Shocking Claim

Mustafizur Too Risky for India? ICC’s Shocking Claim

The upcoming T20 World Cup has been plunged into a diplomatic crisis following an extraordinary security assessment issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC). In a formal communiqué sent to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the ICC’s security department warned that the presence of star pacer Mustafizur Rahman in the squad would significantly escalate the […]
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India Eyes Universal Coverage Through Landmark Budget Reform India Eyes Universal Coverage Through Landmark Budget Reform

India Eyes Universal Coverage Through Landmark Budget Reform

As the Indian government prepares to table the Union Budget 2026 this February, policy architects are reportedly crafting a transformative “insurance push” aimed at achieving universal coverage by 2047. The proposed strategy represents a paradigm shift, moving insurance from a niche urban financial product to a foundational pillar of rural social security. Central to this […]
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Metro Rail Passengers Gain Mobile App Recharge Facility Metro Rail Passengers Gain Mobile App Recharge Facility

Metro Rail Passengers Gain Mobile App Recharge Facility

Commuters in the capital have reached a significant milestone in digital convenience following the official launch of a dedicated mobile application for Rapid Pass and MRT Pass recharging. The service was inaugurated on Monday, 12 January 2026, by Sheikh Mohiuddin, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. The […]
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Inferno Rages at Matarbari Power Plant Scrap Yard Inferno Rages at Matarbari Power Plant Scrap Yard

Inferno Rages at Matarbari Power Plant Scrap Yard

A fierce conflagration has broken out within the sprawling complex of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project in Maheshkhali. The blaze, which ignited at approximately 8:00 PM on Monday, 12 January 2026, has defied containment efforts for over four hours, casting a crimson glow over the island’s industrial landscape. A Protracted Firefighting Operation […]
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Human Chain Protests Teacher Attack in Madaripur Human Chain Protests Teacher Attack in Madaripur

Human Chain Protests Teacher Attack in Madaripur

A human chain was formed in Madaripur on Monday in protest against a violent attack on a schoolteacher, sparking renewed concern over the safety of educators and students in educational institutions across the district. Teachers, students, guardians and local residents joined the demonstration, demanding swift justice and stronger security measures to prevent similar incidents in […]
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Three people die from alcohol consumption in Rangpur Three people die from alcohol consumption in Rangpur

Three people die from alcohol consumption in Rangpur

Rangpur’s Badarganj area has been struck by tragedy following the consumption of toxic alcohol, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, while two others remain under medical care. The incident occurred on Monday, 12 January, local police sources confirmed. Badarganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC), Md. Hasan Zahid Sarker, and OC Abdur Gafur of Rangpur Sadar […]
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Bangladesh Bank has granted approval to import LPG on credit Bangladesh Bank has granted approval to import LPG on credit.

Bangladesh Bank has granted approval to import LPG on credit.

Bangladesh Bank has taken a significant step to facilitate the import of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) by making credit facilities more accessible and transparent for importers. Under a circular issued on Monday, the central bank has extended the maximum buyer’s credit period for LPG imports to 270 days, a provision previously restricted to the import […]
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Three Stadiums Granted To Bangladesh Football Conditionally Three Stadiums Granted To Bangladesh Football, Conditionally

Three Stadiums Granted To Bangladesh Football, Conditionally

Despite being established 53 years ago, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) still lacks ownership of any dedicated stadium. Today, during a visit to the BFF headquarters, members of the current committee formally requested access to several key stadiums from Asif Nazrul, Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Assuring the BFF officials, Nazrul confirmed […]
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