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Bangladesh Visa Services Temporarily Suspended in Delhi

Bangladesh Visa Services Temporarily Suspended in Delhi

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has temporarily suspended all consular and visa services, citing serious security concerns. A notice displayed at the High Commission’s entrance stated that operations would remain halted until further instructions. Sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka have confirmed the suspension, attributing it to recent violent protests […]
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Government Remittance Incentive Arrears Exceed Tk4,000 Crore

Government Remittance Incentive Arrears Exceed Tk4,000 Crore

The government of Bangladesh now owes commercial banks over Tk4,000 crore in unpaid remittance incentives, raising alarms over the sector’s profitability and liquidity management. The delays have intensified financial pressures, particularly on medium and smaller banks, which are more vulnerable to cash-flow constraints. Under the government’s remittance incentive scheme, banks provide a 2.5% cash incentive […]
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Jamaat Leader Expelled Over Alleged Sex Worker Shelter

Jamaat Leader Expelled Over Alleged Sex Worker Shelter

In a decisive move, the leadership of Jamaat-e-Islami in Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali, has expelled Abdul Halim, a prominent local leader, following allegations that he provided shelter to sex workers in his residence. The decision was announced on Monday, 22 December 2025, after a special Rokn meeting convened by the Upazila Jamaat. Abdul Halim, a resident […]
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Those in charge of the state consider mob violence a pillar of power Iftekharuzzaman Those in charge of the state consider mob violence a pillar of power: Iftekharuzzaman

Those in charge of the state consider mob violence a pillar of power: Iftekharuzzaman

Iftikharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIIB), has warned that a “mobocracy” appears to have taken root within the state apparatus. Speaking at a joint protest meeting organised by the Newspapers Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) and the Editors’ Council, he asserted that those entrusted with state responsibilities often regard the forces behind mob […]
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Midland Bank Forms Strategic Partnership with Marco Polo

Midland Bank Forms Strategic Partnership with Marco Polo

Midland Bank PLC formalised a strategic partnership with Marco Polo Dhaka Hotel through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The signing ceremony took place at Midland Bank’s headquarters in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, with senior representatives from both organisations in attendance. Representing Midland Bank, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Md. Nozmul Huda Sarkar signed the agreement, […]
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Train will go to Coxs Bazar without stopping at Chittagong Train will go to Cox's Bazar without stopping at Chittagong

Train will go to Cox’s Bazar without stopping at Chittagong

Bangladesh is set to take a significant step forward in modernising its rail connectivity, with a major infrastructure upgrade that will enable direct, non-stop train services from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar without halting at Chattogram station. The transformation is being made possible through a substantial loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), underscoring growing international […]
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Devastating Fire Erupts in Dhaka’s Babu Bazar Tower

Devastating Fire Erupts in Dhaka’s Babu Bazar Tower

In the early hours of Tuesday, a catastrophic fire broke out in one of Dhaka’s busiest commercial hubs, Babu Bazar, sending shockwaves through the local community. The blaze originated on the sixth floor of the fourteen-storey Haji Tower at approximately 6:40 a.m., immediately alarming residents and shopkeepers alike. Within moments, occupants of the building and […]
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ADB Approves Major Loan for Chattogram–Dohazari Rail

ADB Approves Major Loan for Chattogram–Dohazari Rail

Bangladesh has taken a significant stride towards modernising its south-eastern transport infrastructure, as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) formally approves a substantial loan of USD 688 million for the Chattogram–Dohazari railway upgrade. The funding aims to transform one of the country’s strategic rail corridors into a modern, efficient, and environmentally sustainable network. On 22 December, […]
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Mickey Arthur Vows to Avoid Play off Collapse Mickey Arthur Vows to Avoid Play-off Collapse

Mickey Arthur Vows to Avoid Play-off Collapse

The ambition in the Rangpur Riders’ camp is palpable as they transition from their recent international success to the rigours of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Following their historic title win in the inaugural Global Super League, the franchise has once again entrusted Mickey Arthur, the vastly experienced 57-year-old South African coach, to lead their […]
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