Thousands of Bangladeshi expats register for postal vote
More than 20,000 expatriate Bangladeshis have registered in the first five days to vote by post in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, according to Election Commission data. The registrations are being carried out through the newly launched "Postal Vote BD" app, which opened on Nov 19 for expatriates living in East Asia, South America and Africa. HOW POSTAL VOTING WILL WORK:Registered voters will receive postal ballots and return envelopes at their overseas addresses. Upon receiving their ballot, voters must scan a QR code using the Postal Vote BD app to verify their ballot paper. The initiative marks Bangladesh's first attempt to allow large-scale postal voting by expatriates, who number in the millions worldwide.
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November 24, 2025 21:01 UTC
Chattogram Port logs rise in cargo, container flow
Chattogram Port has recorded growth in both container and cargo handling in the first 10 months of the year, with improvements also seen in ship berthing time. Cargo handling also grew, reaching 115.07 million metric tonnes, up 12.64 percent or 12.98 million tonnes from the previous year. The port handled 3,552 vessels during this period, 351 more than last year. In the last four months of the fiscal year (July–October), container handling totalled 1.2 million TEUs, cargo 45.28 million tonnes, and vessel calls 1,422, reflecting growth of 10.15 percent, 15.76 percent, and 11 percent respectively. Port Secretary Omar Faruk attributed the improvements to modern equipment, expanded yard capacity, IT use, and the dedicated efforts of port staff and users.
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November 24, 2025 17:32 UTC
Bangladesh Bank extends loan rescheduling facility for defaulters
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has further expanded the scope of policy support available to classified loan borrowers. All loans classified as adverse (defaulted) on upcoming November 30 will now be eligible for rescheduling under a special facility. This means that borrowers with loans classified within the specified timeframe will be eligible for the new policy's rescheduling benefits. Relaxation for Unclassified and Restructuring Loans:Special Restructuring: Concessions have also been extended for unclassified term loans. Special Exit Facility ChangesNew flexibility has been introduced for the special exit facility as well:Extended Period: Alongside taking the down payment as per previous instructions (BRPD Circular No.-13/2024), the duration of the exit facility can be extended by an additional one (01) year.
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November 24, 2025 16:54 UTC
Dhaka University orders residential halls vacated by 5pm Sunday amid quake panic
DU CorrespondentDhaka University (DU) has ordered all students to leave their residential halls by 5pm on Sunday, a day after the institution declared a 15-day closure in response to mounting anxiety over recent earthquakes. Hall provosts have been tasked with ensuring that all students vacate their rooms by the deadline. Students have been instructed to take their valuables with them and hand over room keys to hall authorities. Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan chaired the meeting, which was attended by senior university officials and provostsThe move follows Friday’s 5.7-magnitude earthquake, during which several Dhaka University students reportedly jumped from hall buildings out of fear. Three more tremors on Saturday intensified anxiety across the campus, prompting the university to suspend classes and exams before extending the break to 15 days.
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November 23, 2025 16:48 UTC
Jamaat-e-Islami delegation meets Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay
A Jamaat-e-Islami delegation, led by its chief Shafiqur Rahman, has met with Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Dhaka. The meeting took place on Sunday at the InterContinental Dhaka. In a media statement, Jamaat said the discussion was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The delegation included party Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, Assistant Secretary General Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair, and the Jamaat ameer’s foreign affairs advisor, Mahmudul Hasan.
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November 23, 2025 14:57 UTC
Army chief meets Pakistan’s HIT chairman
Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Chairman Lt Gen Shakir Ullah Khattak has met with Chief of Army Staff Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman in Dhaka. The meeting took place at Army Headquarters in the capital on Sunday, according to a post on the verified Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army. During the discussion, they exchanged greetings and spoke about several prospects for defence cooperation between the two countries, the post read. The statement, however, does not include details on the size of the visiting delegation, when they arrived or when they are scheduled to depart.
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November 23, 2025 14:27 UTC
Over 15,000 Bangladeshi expatriates register for postal voting in four days
More than 15,000 Bangladeshi expatriates in East Asia, South America and Africa have registered in the first phase to cast their votes via post in the next parliamentary elections. The Election Commission has given the expatriates in the regions, who have not yet registered on the Postal Vote BD app, five extra days until Nov 28 to sign up. The first phase of the postal voting registration was supposed to conclude at midnight on Sunday. The app for postal voting was launched on Tuesday for expatriate Bangladeshi voters and three other categories of Bangladeshi citizens. In the first phase of registration, extended from Nov 19 to 23, Bangladeshi expatriates in 52 countries across East Asia, South America and Africa were supposed to register.
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November 23, 2025 12:53 UTC
Bangladesh Earthquake: Fire Service issues 8 safety guidelines
Fire Service and Civil Defence Department has urged people in the country to stay calm and follow eight essential safety measures during an earthquake. What to do during an earthquake:Do not panic, stay calm and steady. Stay away from balconies, windows, bookshelves, almirahs, wooden furniture or any hanging heavy objects. If you are outdoors, stay in an open area away from trees, tall buildings and electric poles. Stay away from damaged buildings, bridges and infrastructure, as further shaking may cause additional collapses and casualties.
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November 23, 2025 12:47 UTC
OPINION | Rising heat, rising risk: Regional policy actions
The key priority is to move from reactive heat risk management to long-term, science-informed strategies. At the local level, nature-based solutions such as trees lining streets, urban parks, green roofs and wetland conservation help lower urban temperatures. ESCAP can leverage existing cooperation to share Earth observation data and technical expertise for mapping and monitoring heat exposure and city vulnerability to urban heat island effects. This information enables greater precision in forecasting and quantifying heat risk, as well as for issuing timely heat alerts. ESCAP stands ready to support countries in these endeavours – as we prepare for an ever-hotter world.
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November 22, 2025 19:02 UTC
Taijul surpasses Shakib to become Bangladesh’s leading Test wicket-taker
Taijul Islam has etched his name at the top of Bangladesh’s Test bowling records, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan to become the country’s highest wicket-taker in the format. Taijul trapped Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie leg before with the new ball to claim the record outright. Taijul is now closing in on becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to reach 250 Test wickets. Remarkably, he overtook Shakib in 19 fewer innings -- Shakib needed 121 innings for his 246 wickets, while Taijul reached the mark far more quickly. Mehidy Hasan Miraz sits next on Bangladesh’s all-time Test wicket list with 209 from 97 innings before the start of Ireland’s final innings.
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November 22, 2025 12:10 UTC
DU team collects soil from fissures in earthquake epicentre in Ghorashal
A seven-member team from Dhaka University’s Department of Geology has visited parts of Ghorashal and collected soil samples from areas damaged by Friday’s earthquake. The team gathered samples from collapsed ground sections at the Ghorashal Dairy Farm and Palash Residential Model College within the municipality, said ASM Woobaidullah, former department professor, on Saturday. During the visit, he said the team had initially secured soil from visible fissures. “After collecting these samples, laboratory tests will confirm the type of earthquake that occurred and the depth at which it originated,” he said. Rubayet Kabir from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s Seismic Monitoring, said the epicentre was located in Madhabdi, Narsingdi -- 13km from Dhaka -- at a depth of 10km.
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November 22, 2025 11:59 UTC
Earthquake epicentre Narsingdi sees five deaths, scores of injuries
The worst earthquake in decades in Bangladesh has killed five people and injured more than 100 in its epicentre — Narsingdi. The fatalities included a father and his son, who were crushed to death after an eave collapsed on them. A wall collapsed on a man, killing him. Another man died falling from a tree. The dead have been identified as Delwar Hossain Ujjal, 40, and his son Md Omar, 8; Kajem Ali Bhuiyan, 75; Nasir Uddin, 65; and Forkan Miah, 45.
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November 21, 2025 15:22 UTC
Primary teachers set Nov 29 deadline to implement ‘assurances’
Government primary school assistant teachers have set a Nov 29 deadline for authorities to implement “assurances” on salary increase and higher-grade promotion. The announcement was made at a press conference by the teachers’ alliance “Primary Teachers Demand Implementation Council” at the National Press Club. Since Nov 8, teachers have maintained a continuous sit-in at Dhaka’s Central Shaheed Minar over grade, salary, and promotion issues. On Nov 10, officials from finance and primary and mass education ministries met the teachers, promising pay at 11th grade and measures to resolve higher-grade promotion issues. He paid tribute to the late teacher, saying: “We express deep sorrow and sympathy for the dead and her family.
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November 21, 2025 14:44 UTC
Chief of Army Staff Waker receives ‘Senabahini Padak’
Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has received the “Senabahini Padak”. The medal was handed over by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus during the Armed Forces Day reception at Dhaka Cantonment on Friday, according to the Press Information Department. Bangladesh observes Armed Forces Day on Nov 21 each year, marking the coordinated attack launched in 1971 by the Army, Navy and Air Force against Pakistani occupation forces.
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November 21, 2025 14:32 UTC
Quake ‘tilts’ ex-mayor Manjur’s seven-storey building in Chattogram
A seven-storey building in Chattogram has “tilted” towards a neighbouring structure following a 5.7-magnitude earthquake. The building, located on Miyabari Road in Mansurabad under Double Mooring Police Station, is owned by former Chattogram City mayor M Manjur Alam. Station chief Babul Azad told bdnews24.com on Friday, “Residents say the seven-storey building, owned by former city mayor Manjur has leaned towards the next building after the quake. Fire officials said the building had a pre-existing tilt but may have shifted further following the tremor, echoing local accounts. Although Dhaka experienced notable damage, Chattogram city has reported no major impact apart from the leaning building.
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November 21, 2025 13:54 UTC