15 October 2026

CATEGORY: BANGLADESH

News and updates from Bangladesh

Transactions at two banks suspended for 2 days

Bangla Press Desk: Transactions at Sonali Bank and Standard Islami Bank will be temporarily suspended to facilitate updates to their core banking system software and databases. The Bangladesh Bank ann...

15 October 2026

What the Bangladesh election means regionally

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Noman Sabit: India has deep strategic, economic, and security interests in Bangladesh. Dhaka is one of India’s closest neighbors and a key partner for trade, connectivity, and regional stability. India historically supported Bangladesh’s independence...

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DUCSU launches weekly campus to Cumilla bus service

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) has introduced a new addition to the university’s transport services by launching a weekly bus service on the campus–Cumilla route.The initiative is part of the implementation...

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New AFWC wing opens at Dhaka Cantonment campus

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  The Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) Wing was formally inaugurated at its newly-established campus in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday.The AFWC wing would continue its academic and training activities at the new campus while remainin...

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NCP alleges attacks by BNP, AL on 11-party candidates

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk:  Election candidates of the 11-party alliance are coming under attack from BNP and the banned political party, Awami League, alleged NCP, a member of the alliance, during a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner on Monda...

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DU students protest Jamaat ameer’s controversial post

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk: A protest rally and a symbolic “broom procession” were held at the University of Dhaka on Sunday in protest against what demonstrators described as a “demeaning” comment about working women posted from the verified X (formerly Twit...

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Army chief urges professionalism in election duties

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk: Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Sunday put special emphasis on performing duties through professionalism, impartiality, discipline, patience and citizen-friendly behaviour in the 13th parliamentary election and the re...

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JnU students protest Jamaat chief’s remarks on women

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk: Students of Jagannath University (JnU) held a protest rally on Sunday against remarks made by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman about working women on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).The protest took place at noo...

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Another suspect admits involvement in Hadi murder

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk: Another accused, Rubel Ahmed, on Saturday (31 Jan) gave a confessional statement before a Dhaka court in a case filed over the murder of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Bin Hadi.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Mahbubur Ra...

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Upcoming election may see 55% turnout, says Touhid

by Bangla Press • 8 months ago

Bangla Press Desk: Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday expressed optimism that the upcoming parliamentary election, scheduled for 12 February, will be held in a fair and peaceful manner, and voter turnout to cross 55%.He expressed the...

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