Category: South Asia

Dual Legal Pressure on Borrowers Intensifies

Dual Legal Pressure on Borrowers Intensifies

In Bangladesh, banks are increasingly pursuing a dual-track legal strategy against defaulters, a practice critics have termed “double punishment.” While borrowers lose assets through loan recovery courts, they simultaneously face arrest or fines under the country’s cheque dishonour laws. As a result, many individuals are being penalised twice for the same debt, even after their […]
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Fahmida Nabi Marks Birthday with New Song

Fahmida Nabi Marks Birthday with New Song

Renowned Bangladeshi vocalist Fahmida Nabi is celebrating her birthday today, and this year, the occasion promises to be exceptionally busy and eventful. Traditionally, she has preferred to spend her birthday quietly at home with her family. However, this year, she has accepted invitations from three major television channels, turning her special day into a series […]
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NCC Bank Unveils “Double Benefit Scheme”

NCC Bank Unveils “Double Benefit Scheme”

In a move aimed at promoting savings culture and providing long-term financial security for investors, NCC Bank has unveiled its new “Double Benefit Scheme”. The scheme allows customers to gradually grow their principal investment, offering flexibility through small monthly instalments alongside an initial deposit. While banks in Bangladesh occasionally offer “double your money” schemes, many […]
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“If Affiliation with Chhatra League Is Crime, Thn Sarjis Is Also Criminal” – Mahdi Hasan

“If Affiliation with Chhatra League Is Crime, Thn Sarjis Is Also Criminal” – Mahdi Hasan

Mahdi Hasan, Secretary of the District Committee of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has recently made a provocative statement in a video message, drawing attention to what he described as politically motivated accusations. Hasan said, “If being a member of the Chhatra League is considered a crime, then Sarjis Alam is also guilty.” Sarjis Alam, the […]
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Student Leader Mahdi Hasan Granted Bail Amid Police Obstruction Case

Student Leader Mahdi Hasan Granted Bail Amid Police Obstruction Case

Mahdi Hasan, the district secretary of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Habiganj, was granted bail on Sunday following his arrest the previous night over allegations of obstructing police activity. The bail hearing took place on Monday at 8:30 a.m. in the Habiganj Joint Magistrate Court and concluded at 10:00 a.m., with the court approving Hasan’s […]
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BNP Candidate’s Wife Holds Double His Wealth

BNP Candidate’s Wife Holds Double His Wealth

Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, the financial declarations of BNP candidate Abul Khair Bhuiyan and his wife have sparked renewed public interest and debate. Contesting the Laxmipur-2 constituency, which encompasses Raipur and parts of Sadar Upazila, 65-year-old Bhuiyan is a seasoned politician, having been elected to this seat three times. Previously, former Prime […]
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Call to Boycott IPL Over Mustafizur Exclusion

Call to Boycott IPL Over Mustafizur Exclusion

Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser, Asif Nazrul, has strongly condemned the decision by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to exclude national fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad. Reports indicate that the move was made under directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), sparking widespread outrage among […]
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U.S. Military Activity in Venezuela Draws UN Criticism

U.S. Military Activity in Venezuela Draws UN Criticism

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has voiced profound concern over recent United States military activity in Venezuela, cautioning that such measures could destabilise an already fragile region. A spokesperson for Mr Guterres stated on Monday that, irrespective of the circumstances within Venezuela, the deployment of military force by any external actor “sets a dangerous […]
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International Law Violated, Mamdani Criticises Maduro Arrest

International Law Violated, Mamdani Criticises Maduro Arrest

The detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a U.S.-led military operation has drawn sharp criticism as a serious breach of international law. Joharan Mamdani, the newly inaugurated Mayor of New York, condemned the operation, describing it as a dangerous precedent that undermines both global legal norms and the United […]
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Detained in New York

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Detained in New York

The reported detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in New York has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, intensifying international tensions and prompting urgent debate over sovereignty, jurisdiction and the reach of US law enforcement. According to US media accounts, Maduro was transferred under heavy security to New York and is currently being held at the […]
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