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Remittances Propel Reserves to Historic Highs

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

The decisive importance of migrant workers’ remittances to Bangladesh’s economy was reaffirmed over the course of the recently concluded year, with inflows reaching levels that have had a direct and visible impact on the country’s foreign exchange reserves. Nowhere was this more apparent than in December, when remittance receipts surged sharply, marking not only a […]

List of Banks That Received No Remittances in December

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

In December, Bangladesh received a total of USD 322.69 million in remittances from overseas workers. However, during the same period, seven banks did not receive any remittance inflows, according to the latest report published by Bangladesh Bank on Thursday, 1 January. The list of banks with zero remittance in December includes one specialised, two private, […]

The insurance investment rules could change following an Irdai decision

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is poised to introduce significant changes to the framework governing insurers’ investments, following recent amendments to the Insurance Act. The legislative revision consolidates multiple investment-related provisions into a single section and delegates operational specifics to regulatory guidelines, giving Irdai greater flexibility in overseeing the sector. Previously, […]

Extremists Attack Bangladeshi Cultural Heritage

Samiur Rahman Ratul | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

Dhaka – Two of Bangladesh’s most prominent cultural organisations, Chhayanaut and Udichi, have recently been targeted in violent attacks that have shaken the country’s artistic community and highlighted the growing tensions between Islamic and Bengali identities. The assaults, carried out on 18–19 December, included arson and vandalism, leaving the offices of these historic institutions damaged […]

LPG worth 1,200 is now unavailable even at 1,800 – who will keep watch

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

Residents across Dhaka are struggling to obtain 12-kilogram LPG cylinders, with prices soaring far above the government-mandated rate. On the morning of 24 December, Kauser Khan of Mohammadpur contacted his local shop after his cylinder ran out, only to be told none were available. Subsequent calls to other outlets proved equally futile. Eventually, he managed […]

Shawkat Osman, a Pioneer of Bengali Prose Literature

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

Shawkat Osman occupies a luminous and unique place in the annals of Bengali literature. Celebrated primarily as a storyteller, he was a writer whose pen seamlessly fused aesthetic brilliance with a potent voice of social protest. Fearlessly critical of injustice, oppression, and hypocrisy, his works consistently championed humanity, free thought, and secular ideals. Born on […]

In 2025, the number of death sentences in Saudi Arabia reached a record 356

Safayet Hossain | Sub-Editor | GLive24.comJanuary 2, 2026

In the recently concluded year of 2025, Saudi Arabia executed 356 individuals, marking an unprecedented annual high for the kingdom. According to statistics compiled by the AFP news agency, this represents a continuation of a steady upward trend in capital punishment. Analysts have linked the surge in executions to the country’s intensified “war on drugs” […]

Vandalism Strikes Workers’ Party Office in Barishal

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comJanuary 1, 2026

In the early hours of Thursday morning, 1 January 2026, the Barishal district office of the Workers’ Party, situated on Fakirbari Road, was subjected to significant vandalism and looting. The single-storey section of the two-storey tin-roofed building sustained extensive damage, according to party officials. Leaders of the Workers’ Party allege that the incident was prompted […]

Protest at BTRC Building Leads to Over 30 Arrests

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comJanuary 1, 2026

Dhaka witnessed a dramatic escalation of tensions on Thursday, 1 January 2026, when mobile handset traders staged a protest outside the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) headquarters in Agargaon. The demonstration, which began shortly after 4:00 PM, turned violent as protesters attacked the BTRC building, resulting in significant property damage and over 30 arrests by […]

Bangladesh Bank Embrace Risk-Based Supervision

Yaman Ahmed Jim Sub-Editor (News Desk) | glive24.comJanuary 1, 2026

Bangladesh is entering a new era of banking oversight as the central bank, Bangladesh Bank, formally shifts from traditional supervision methods to a Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) framework. Under this approach, the intensity of oversight for each bank and financial institution will be tailored to its risk profile, rather than applying uniform monitoring across the sector. […]

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Remittances Propel Reserves to Historic Highs

List of Banks That Received No Remittances in December

The insurance investment rules could change following an Irdai decision

Extremists Attack Bangladeshi Cultural Heritage

LPG worth 1,200 is now unavailable even at 1,800 – who will keep watch

Shawkat Osman, a Pioneer of Bengali Prose Literature

In 2025, the number of death sentences in Saudi Arabia reached a record 356

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Protest at BTRC Building Leads to Over 30 Arrests

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