State-owned Janata Bank faces a staggering Tk 64,406 crore capital shortfall driven by Tk 50,530 crore in bad loans, highlighting a deep systemic crisis in Bangladesh’s banking sector.
Experts warn that South Asia faces a severe food crisis as energy disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz choke fertilizer production, threatening vital wheat and rice yields across the region.
A mother, Shaeida Begum, was beaten to death by a mob in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, while protecting her son. The political clash was reportedly sparked by a "haha" reaction on a Facebook post.
