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Economic Mismanagement and Debt Trapped Projects Fuel Rice Inflation Economic Mismanagement and "Debt-Trapped" Projects Fuel Rice Inflation

Economic Mismanagement and “Debt-Trapped” Projects Fuel Rice Inflation

In a candid economic critique, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has linked the rising cost of rice to the “reckless” expenditure on prestige infrastructure projects such as the Padma Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel, and Payra Port. Speaking at a press conference following a task force meeting at the Secretariat on Sunday, 26 January 2026, the Adviser argued […]
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JCD Demands Crackdown on Campus Vandalism and Corruption JCD Demands Crackdown on Campus Vandalism and Corruption

JCD Demands Crackdown on Campus Vandalism and Corruption

The Dhaka University (DU) branch of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has issued a stern ultimatum to the university administration, demanding a crackdown on an alleged extortion racket targeting campus vendors. In a formal petition submitted on Sunday, 26 January 2026, the student organisation accused a “syndicate” of controversial student representatives and complicit administrative […]
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Fake Vouchers and Invisible Fuel Hospital Corruption Exposed Fake Vouchers and Invisible Fuel: Hospital Corruption Exposed

Fake Vouchers and Invisible Fuel: Hospital Corruption Exposed

A grave financial crisis has emerged at Nilphamari General Hospital, where allegations of systemic corruption, “invisible” fuel consumption, and predatory kickbacks have reached a projected total of 200 million BDT. The hospital’s Superintendent, Dr Abu Hajjaj, finds himself at the centre of a firestorm, accused by staff and contractors alike of transforming the healthcare facility […]
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IDRA Launches Major Insurance Sector Reforms IDRA Launches Major Insurance Sector Reforms

IDRA Launches Major Insurance Sector Reforms

Dhaka, Bangladesh: In the wake of recent mass movements and consequent political transitions, the interim government of Bangladesh has assumed responsibility with a firm commitment to comprehensive structural reforms across key sectors. Central to these initiatives is the nation’s insurance industry, which is now undergoing a significant transformation under the stewardship of the Insurance Development […]
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Why the Chhatra League leaders parole failed after the deaths of his wife and child 1 Why the Chhatra League leader’s parole failed after the deaths of his wife and child

Why the Chhatra League leader’s parole failed after the deaths of his wife and child

On Friday afternoon, residents of Sabekdanga village in Bagerhat Sadar returned from Friday prayers to shocking news: the lifeless bodies of a young housewife and her nine-month-old child had been discovered at their home. Locals reported that Kaniz Subarna, also known as Swarnali, aged 22, was found hanging from the ceiling of her husband’s home. […]
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A bag of money was looted after a grenade was thrown and shots were fired A bag of money was looted after a grenade was thrown and shots were fired

A bag of money was looted after a grenade was thrown and shots were fired

Gazipur city was thrown into a state of panic on Sunday afternoon following a brazen cocktail bomb explosion and armed robbery in the Bhogura area. The incident occurred at around 4:00 pm near the gate of Kazimuddin Chowdhury School and College, located along the Bypass Road, leaving local residents terrified. According to police and eyewitness […]
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The Commercial Adviser Shares Good News About the Ramadan Market The Commercial Adviser Shares Good News About the Ramadan Market

The Commercial Adviser Shares Good News About the Ramadan Market

In a reassuring statement ahead of the forthcoming Ramadan, Sheikh Bashir Uddin, the Commerce Adviser to the Government, has affirmed that prices of essential commodities will remain within the reach of ordinary citizens. Speaking on Sunday, 25 January, following a Taskforce meeting in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, he highlighted that this year’s import volume of essentials […]
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Comillas Phultoli Field Filled with Crowd Tarique Rahman Speaks "Comilla’s Phultoli Field Filled with Crowd, Tarique Rahman Speaks"

“Comilla’s Phultoli Field Filled with Crowd, Tarique Rahman Speaks”

As part of the campaign for the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman addressed a massive rally at Digbazi Field in Phultoli, Suwagazi, Comilla Sadar South Upazila, on Sunday, 25 January, at 7:00 pm. In anticipation of his arrival, the Comilla District and Metropolitan BNP had made extensive arrangements for the rally. By […]
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Trade adviser says daily prices rising due to Padma Bridge and major projects Trade adviser says daily prices rising due to Padma Bridge and major projects

Trade adviser says daily prices rising due to Padma Bridge and major projects

Sheikh Bashir Uddin, the Government’s Trade Adviser, has raised concerns over the financial burden created by several large-scale infrastructure projects, including the Karnaphuli Tunnel, Payra Port, and the Padma Bridge. According to him, these projects—while monumental in scale—were largely unnecessary, leading to significant government expenditure and contributing to the depreciation of the national currency. To […]
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