India urges banks to tighten checks over 'high risk' fund flows from PakistanA Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo is seen inside its headquarters in Mumbai, India, Apr 6, 2023. REUTERS/Francis MascarenhasA Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo is seen inside its headquarters in Mumbai, India, Apr 6, 2023. Direct flows of funds from Pakistan to India are largely prohibited, with every transaction requiring central bank's approval. RBI CLAIM REJECTEDPakistan’s central bank rejected claims that Pakistan-related fund flows were "high risk," saying such assertions were politically motivated. Zafar Masud, president of the Pakistan Banks Association, said in a statement Pakistan's "anti-money laundering laws and combating the financing of terrorism is very strict and robust."

On Sept 9, 2018, Stuffle was caught at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana with 1.14kg of cocaine. A court sentenced her to four years in jail and fined her $2.3 million on Sept 14 that year. She had been preparing to fly to New York’s JFK Airport when she was detained in Guyana. Initial tests by the Department of Narcotics Control confirmed the substance was cocaine. The haul weighed 8.66kg, with an estimated street value of Tk 1.3 billion, making it the largest seizure of cocaine at the Dhaka airport.

Man arrested over ‘stabbing woman to death’ on railway track in KamalapurRailway police have arrested a man accused of stabbing a 28-year-old woman to death on railway tracks near Kamalapur station in Dhaka. The victim, Shyamoli Khatun, was allegedly taken to a dark, secluded spot beside the station by Md Sujon, 40, who stabbed her with a knife before trying to flee. Anwar Hossain, superintendent of Dhaka Railway Police, said the murder occurred between 10:45pm and 11pm. During interrogation, Sujon admitted to being in a long relationship with Shyamoli, but claimed she refused to marry him. Sujon worked at a branch of fashion brand Anjans, while Shyamoli, previously employed at Shwapno supermarket, had been unemployed for several months.

CID arrests another aide of ex-Dhaka mayor Taposh over Uprising ‘murder’The Criminal Investigation Department of police has arrested another associate of former Dhaka South City mayor Fazle Noor Taposh in connection with a murder during last year’s July–August movement. The CID said on Tuesday that officers detained 53-year-old Mostafizur Rahman Tutu at Dhaka’s Badda just past midnight on Monday. He is a suspect in a case filed at Dhanmondi Police Station in September 2024, now under CID investigation. CID had earlier arrested two other Taposh aides, SM Kamal Haider on May 15 and Khorshed Alam on Jun 17. Tutu was produced before court on Tuesday and placed on a seven-day remand for interrogation, CID said.

His death was not an isolated incident but a grim consequence of the escalating threats against journalists in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Media Solidarity Forum (BMSF) and senior journalists have called for an independent judicial inquiry into Sarkar’s death, highlighting a strong concern over the culture of impunity for crimes against journalists in Bangladesh. The interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, has been criticized for its handling of media freedom and political rights. Nicolas Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh, has called for media freedom and equality within the media. As noted in the Press Freedom Index, Bangladesh's ranking has been declining, which can deter potential investors who view a country's press freedom ranking as an indicator of its overall stability and governance.

The body of veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar has been recovered in the Meghna River in Munshiganj District, central Bangladesh, after the journalist was subject to recurring intimidation by local authorities. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF), call on the interim government to take immediate action to protect journalists and guarantee they can report without intimidation or reprisal. Veteran journalist Bibhuranjan Sarkar was found dead in the Meghna River in central Bangladesh after being subject to repeated intimidation by authorities. He further stated the intimidation he experienced continued after his removal from Ajker Patrika and that repeated attempts to contact the editor went unanswered. The BMSF and senior journalists have called for an independent judicial inquiry into Sarkar’s death, noting a strong concern at the culture of impunity for crimes against journalists in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Consulate General in New York has lodged complaints with local authorities after an attempted attack on Information and Broadcasting Advisor Mahfuj Alam by Awami League activists. The incident occurred on Sunday outside its offices ahead of an event marking the first anniversary of the July-August Uprising, where Mahfuj was the chief guest. The consulate alleged that the demonstrators had gathered with “violent intent” to disrupt its programme and attack the chief guest, chanting anti-government slogans and hurling abuse. “They lingered around the consulate with Awami League flags until midnight with the intention of harassing or endangering the chief guest,” the statement said. Mahfuj was pelted with eggs and water bottles as he entered the consulate for the event, while protesters also cracked a glass door.

A 3D-printed miniature model of US President Donald Trump, the Indian flag and the word "Tariffs" are seen in this illustration taken July 23, 2025. Indian exports will face US duties of up to 50 percent - among the highest imposed by Washington - after President Donald Trump announced extra tariffs as punishment for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil. "The government has identified nearly 50 countries for increasing Indian exports, particularly of textiles, food processed items, leather goods, marine products." With these additional tariffs, the exports could come down by 20-30 percent from September onward," said Pankaj Chadha, president, Engineering Exports Promotion Council. There is no directive from the government so far regarding oil purchases from Russia.

Customs officials in Dhaka have detained a foreign passenger carrying more than 8.6kg of cocaine, valued at about Tk 1.3 billion, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The passenger, identified as Karen Petula Stuffle, a citizen of Guyana, arrived on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha in the early hours of Tuesday, officials said in a statement. Acting on a tip-off, customs intelligence officers intercepted her at the airport’s green channel. A search of her luggage uncovered three plastic jars containing 22 foil-wrapped, egg-shaped packets of cocaine. Officials said a case is being filed under criminal and customs laws.

A plan to erect a memorial for the July Uprising martyrs beside Sylhet’s historic Ali Amjad Clock tower has stirred sharp criticism, with residents and heritage activists warning it undermines one of the city’s oldest landmarks. The Sylhet City Corporation is implementing the project under a government initiative to build “street memory stamps” at sites where protesters were killed. Two are being set up near the clock tower to commemorate martyrs Pabel Ahmed Kamrul and Pankaj Kumar Kar, who were killed nearby. Former MP Nawab Ali Abbas Khan, grandson of Ali Amjad Khan who built the tower in 1874, condemned the move as an affront to Sylhet’s heritage. “Ali Amjad Clock is a proud symbol of Sylhet.

Rohingya people in and outside Myanmar are facing a further deterioration of their already dire conditions, eight years after being forcibly displaced from Rakhine State, according to the United Nations. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric shared the observation in a statement marking eight years since the start of the mass Rohingya exodus into Bangladesh. Since Bangladesh opened its border, Rohingya have settled across vast areas of Cox’s Bazar and Ukhia. At the time, the UN described the campaign against the Rohingya as a “textbook example of ethnic cleansing”. The United States government has also labelled the atrocities committed against the Rohingya as “genocide”.

Bangladesh Bank has invited eligible institutions to apply for digital bank licences, with applications to be accepted between Sept 1 and 30. The announcement was made on Monday evening on the central bank’s official Facebook page. In comparison, traditional banks in Bangladesh are required to have a minimum paid-up capital of Tk 5 billion. Bangladesh Bank first cleared the way for digital banks in June 2023, when it approved a set of guidelines and invited applications. In October 2023, nine institutions were granted initial approval to set up digital banks, including Nagad and ACI’s “Kori”, which received licences.

Seven fishermen rescued as trawler sinks in Naf River after ‘Arakan Army’ chaseA fishing trawler has sunk in the Naf River estuary after allegedly being chased by Myanmar’s armed rebel group, the Arakan Army, while returning to Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar from the Bay of Bengal. All seven fishermen managed to swim back to shore at Gara on Shah Parir Dwip around noon on Monday. The returned fishermen are Sultan Ahmed, Nur Kabir, Kabir Ahmed, Ali Hossain, Shona Mia, Gafur Alam, and Abdul Amin Majhi. Abul Kalam, general secretary of the Kayukkhalia Ghat Trawler Owners Association of Teknaf Municipality, said the trawler was owned by Mohammad Hashem, a resident of Teknaf Sadar. “There were seven fishermen in it.

Who opened ‘fascism research institute’ at Awami League’s central office, how far have they gone? It has long been recognised as the Awami League’s central office. From Ganabhaban to this Awami League office, I was part of the movement against the dictator. bdnews24.com contacted Alam through a mobile number obtained from the residents of the Awami League office. That is not their responsibility -- it is police’s.”HOW AL OFFICE MOVED ACROSS GULISTANSince its founding, the Awami League’s central office has relocated at least eight times.

Police say they were attacked by armed “robbers” while patrolling the Meghna River in Munshiganj’s Gajaria. The incident took place on Monday evening near Jamalpur village, where members of a gang reportedly opened fire on a police boat patrolling from a temporary camp. Gajaria Police Station chief (OC) Md Anwar Alam Azad said, “Led by Piyas, around 30 to 35 robbers on five to six trawlers fired at police. Munshiganj district's Superintendent of Police Md Shamsul Alam Sarkar said, “The river robbers likely entered the area to collect extortion money. “Gunfire occurred between both sides, but no one from our side was injured,” he added.