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Friday, 18 July, 2025

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Charge-sheet against top terror Subrata Bain, 3 others in arms case filed

Detective branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Sunday filed a charge sheet in an arms case against top terror and seven star syndicate kingpin Subrata Bain, his close associate Molla Masud and two others. The other two accused are-- underworld shooters Md Arafat Ibn Masud, 43, and...

Shohag murder case: 2 more arrested from Netrokona

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested two siblings from Netrokona district early Sunday in connection with the murder of scrap trader Shohagh near Mitford hospital. Rabiul Hossain Bhuiyan, joint commissioner (North) of DB, said that based on a tip-off, a special...

Cumilla braces for floods as Gomti River swells

Low-lying char areas in Cumilla have been inundated as water level of the Gomti River continued to rise amid heavy rains. The water level reached 9.68 metres on Thursday morning, up from 8.8 metres recorded on Wednesday evening, said Khan Mohammad Waliuzzaman, executive engineer of Bangladesh...

Former CEC Habibul Awal arrested from Moghbazar

Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal was arrested today by members of the Detective Branch (DB) of police from the Moghbazar area of Dhaka. His arrest is the latest in a series of legal actions targeting former election officials. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media)...

ADB approves $500 million loan for Bangladesh banking sector reform

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $500 million policy-based loan to stabilize and reform the banking sector in Bangladesh by strengthening regulatory supervision, corporate governance, asset quality, and stability, reports UNB. The Stabilizing and Reforming the Banking...

ADB grants $400 million loan to boost Bangladesh’s climate resilience, inclusive development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved a $400 million loan to help Bangladesh enhance its resilience against climate impacts, cut emissions in climate-critical sectors, and promote inclusive development. The funding will support the second phase of the Climate-Resilient Inclusive...

Two cops shot during anti-drug raid in Dhaka

Two members of the Detective Branch (DB) of police were injured in a shooting by drug dealers in the capitals Paltan early Thursday. The injured police officers are -- Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Md Atik Hasan and Constable Sujon. Sources reported that the incident occurred around 2:30...

Ex-MP Momtaz Begum arrested

Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested former lawmaker of Manikgaj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum from citys Dhanmondi area on Monday Night, reports BSS. Deputy Commissioner of DBs media and public relations told the media that they apprehended Momtaj Begum around 11:30pm. She was...

Ex-AL MP, 6 others arrested in capital

Detective police have arrested seven people including a former lawmaker of Awami League during a drive in the capital in 24 hours till 6:00 am on Sunday morning. The arrestees are -- Shamima Akhter Khanom alias Shamima Shahriar, former Awami League MP from a reserved seat in Sunamganj district,...

Bangladesh expands int’l partnerships at ADB annual meeting

On the sidelines of the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bangladesh has strengthened its development cooperation with key international financial partners through high-level bilateral meetings. Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, finance adviser of Bangladesh, held a bilateral meeting...

ADB expands food security support by $26 billion in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled plans to significantly expand its support for food and nutrition security in Asia and the Pacific by an additional $26 billion. This increase brings the total funding for food security initiatives to $40 billion, covering the period from 2022 to 2030,...

ADB to discuss ending loans to China following US demand, says ADB president

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to discuss whether to end loans to China, following a demand from the U.S. administration, ADB President Masato Kanda revealed; reads a Japan News post. China holds a 6.4% stake in the ADB, while also being a recipient of loans from the institution. In...

ADB warns weak grid investment undermines Asia-Pacific energy transition

Insufficient investment in modern power grid infrastructure is slowing the energy transition in Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The lack of interconnected, resilient grids is preventing developing nations in the region from fully benefiting from...

Power supply to remain normal in summer: PDB Chairman

Electricity supply will remain normal during the ongoing summer season, as authorities have been working to keep all existing power plants in operation. We expect that all existing power plants will generate electricity as per the demand during this summer season, Chairman of Bangladesh Power...