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TBS News: 8 PM Bulletin for September 21, 2026
A summary of the 8 PM news bulletin from The Business Standard for September 21, 2026.
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International
India yet to approve Bangladesh's new envoy to Delhi
Reports indicate that the appointment of Bangladesh's new envoy to Delhi is still awaiting approval from the Indian government.
THE BUSINESS STANDARD
International
No charges for retail UPI payments up to Rs 2,000
The Indian government has confirmed that retail transactions made via UPI up to Rs 2,000 will not incur any charges.
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National
Rain forecast across parts of Bangladesh
Light to moderate thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are expected across the country over the next 24 hours.
THE BUSINESS STANDARD
Technology
Bangladeshi-led startup Sonera Magnetics acquired by Apple
Apple has acquired Sonera Magnetics, a startup that provides biological-signal technology for potential use in future compact devices.
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Politics
Chinese Ambassador holds meeting with BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi
The Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh met with BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi to discuss bilateral matters.
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National
Mirza Fakhrul arrives in Sylhet
Mirza Fakhrul departed from Dhaka at 10:30am and reached the Sylhet Circuit House at 11:50am.
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Economy
Brac and Prime Bank to join government urea import initiative; BCIC seeks Tk1,000cr guarantee
Brac Bank and Prime Bank are set to join the government's urea import initiative, while BCIC has requested a Tk1,000 crore state guarantee.
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Economy
Samakal pays Tk10 lakh in arrears three days after Pulak Chatterjee's death
Three days following the death of journalist Pulak Chatterjee, Samakal has cleared Tk10 lakh in outstanding dues.
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International
Foreign tourist arrivals in Bangladesh drop by 7.6% in 2025
Bangladesh saw a 7.6% decline in foreign tourist arrivals in 2025, largely driven by a slump in visitors from India.
THE BUSINESS STANDARD
Economy
Central bank sells $11.5m to banks in first open auction
The central bank has sold $11.5 million to commercial banks through its first-ever open auction.
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Economy
Oman-based firm to source electric bikes from Bangladesh for delivery fleet
An Omani company has announced plans to procure electric bikes from Bangladesh for its food delivery operations, as revealed at the Bangladesh In...
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Entertainment
The potential for restarting retired power plants
Generating 6,000MW from gas-fired power plants requires at least 1,000 mmcfd of gas, even at a load factor below 50%.