Day: January 11, 2026
Bangladesh Bank Promotes Digital Payments to Enhance Revenue and Minimize Corruption
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur announced that the central bank is actively encouraging the use of digital and QR code-based payments across various sectors, including small retail shops, as part of a broader initiative to create a c…
Back in Race: Manna Set to Contest Polls from Bogura-2
Bogura: Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna on Sunday regained his candidacy for Bogura-2 constituency as the Election Commission declared his nomination paper valid after hearing his appeal petition. The Commission, chaired by Chief Election…
ICT Grants First Bail in July Uprising Crimes Against Humanity Case
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday granted bail to an accused for the first time in a case involving crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year. The accused, Humayun Kabir Patwary, served as president of…
Bangladesh Election: EU Chief Observer Clarifies ‘Inclusive, Participatory’ Meaning
Dhaka: European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Chief Observer Ivars Ijabs on Sunday explained the terms ‘inclusive and participatory’ in the context of the upcoming national elections, emphasizing the inclusion of all social groups in Ban…
Propaganda Surrounding Minority Incidents Threatens Communal Harmony
Dhaka: The interim government has raised concerns over attempts to disturb communal harmony through the spread of propaganda linked to recent minority-related incidents. Chief Adviser’s Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad, addressing report…
Minor Girl Struck in Cross-Border Gunfire in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s bazar: Whykong Union, Teknaf: The quiet morning in Whykong union, Teknaf, was shattered when an 11-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by communities along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
According to U…
RMG Workers Stage Demo Over Unpaid Wages in Savar
Savar: Workers of three garment factories in Savar and Ashulia area of Dhaka staged demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday demanding payment of their dues. Production of two garment factories in Ashulia was suspended following worker unrest, creating p…
BTCL Boosts Internet Speeds Without Raising Prices
Dhaka: Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased the speed of all its existing internet packages by up to three times, while keeping monthly charges unchanged, aiming to provide faster and more digital-friendly services for it…