19 banks suffer record capital shortfall of Tk聽1.71 lakh crore
The capital shortfall in 19 banks in Bangladesh soared to record Tk聽1,71,777 crore by the end of December 2024, marking the worst capital position in the country鈥檚 banking history...
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Half of listed banks fail to declare dividends
Nineteen out of 36 banks listed on the stock market could not announce dividends for the 2024 financial year within the stipulated deadline as they failed to obtain approval from Bangladesh Bank...
Ordinance soon to split NBR, says chair
NBR chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said the reform ordinance to separate the National Board of Revenue will be issued soon as the advisory council has approved it...
City shops to be registered: labour adviser
The Adviser to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, M Sakhawat Hossain, said that all residential hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, shopping malls, and major market shops in Dhaka must compulsorily complete registration under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006...
Krishi Bazar app launched for safe produce
The Krishi Bazar Ltd mobile app has been inaugurated in Rangpur city aiming at building a healthy nation by producing safe agricultural products, including vegetables, and delivering those to consumers at fair prices...
Remittances $2.75b in Apr
The country鈥檚 remittance inflow witnessed a year-on-year growth of 34.6 per cent, reaching $2.75 billion in聽April...
Midland Bank opens Ashulia sub-branch
Midland Bank PLC on Sunday inaugurated its Ashulia sub-branch at Ashraf Plaza, East Jamgora, Yearpur Union, Savar in Dhaka, said a press release...
Uttara Bank opens 47th sub-branch in Narsingdi
Uttara Bank PLC on Sunday opened its 47th sub-branch named at Belabo in Narsingdi, said a press release...
Imtiaz becomes AMD of SJIB
Imtiaz U Ahmed has been promoted to additional managing director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, said a press release...
Honor X8c launched
HONOR Bangladesh has recently launched its new addition 鈥楬ONOR X8c鈥� on the market, said a press release...
Meta fighting Nigerian fines
Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations, reportedly threatening to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa鈥檚 most populous country...
Australian PM basks in win, vows 鈥榦rderly鈥� govt
Australia鈥檚 left-leaning prime minister Anthony Albanese basked Sunday in his landslide election win, promising a 鈥榙isciplined, orderly鈥� government to confront cost-of-living pain and tariff turmoil...
Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive
Israel was issuing orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of an expanded offensive in Gaza, Israeli media reported Saturday, as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar...
United crash at Brentford, Isak rescues Newcastle
Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday.
2 siblings die in lightning strike in Bogura
Two siblings were killed when a thunderbolt struck them while catching fish in the River Jamuna in Sariakandi upazila of Bogura district on Sunday.
NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah 鈥榗omes under attack鈥� in Gazipur
A group of unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked National Citizen Party chief organiser for South Hasnat Abdullah鈥檚 car in the Chandana Chaurasta area in Gazipur city while returning to Dhaka city from Gazipur on Sunday evening...
Mbappe maintains Madrid Liga dream in Celta thriller
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Prolonged Rohingya crisis may destabilise region: Touhid
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday warned that the prolonged Rohingya crisis is an escalating threat to both Bangladesh and regional stability, urging stronger international action for a durable lasting solution to the crisis.
Online applications for dual citizenship certificate begins May 16
The government has decided to introduce online application for dual citizenships certificate by annulling the existing offline provision from May 16 next.
HC halts DSCC鈥檚 cattle market plan at Aftabnagar for Eid
The High Court on Sunday stayed for three months the Dhaka South City Corporation鈥檚 decision to set up a temporary cattle market in the Eastern Housing residential area at Aftabnagar of Badda in the capital Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, a Muslim religious festival to be celebrated early June...
ACC probes alleged corruption of APS, POs of 2 advisers
The Anti-Corruption Commission has started an inquiry into corruption allegations against a former assistant private secretary to the youth and sports adviser and a former and a serving personal officers to the health adviser.
Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history
Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.
Reports on warrants against Hasina, others in plot scam case sought
The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court on Sunday instructed the police to submit the progress reports on execution of arrest warrants against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul and 16 others in Purbachal plot scam case by May 18.
Liton named new T20 captain, Mahedi vice-captain
Liton Das has been named the new T20 captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team while Mahedi Hasan has been given the vice-captaincy as the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the squad for the forthcoming series against the UAE and Pakistan on Saturday.
ACC sues Bengal Group chairman Morshed Alam for embezzlement of Tk 3 crore
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Sunday filed a case against Bengal Group chairman and former lawmaker Morshed Alam, along with two others, on charges of embezzling nearly Tk 3 crore through the manipulation of a land purchase deal.
Barrister Abdur Razzaq passes away
Barrister Abdur Razzaq, a senior Supreme Court lawyer and former assistant secretary general of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, passed away on Sunday at a hospital in Dhaka. He was 75...
CA press wing debunks Indian media report
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser鈥檚 press wing on Sunday debunked a recent report of Indian television channel Aaj Tak Bangla on Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
China launches Green Channel for medical visas for Bangladeshis
The embassy of China in Bangladesh has launched a 鈥楪reen Channel鈥� to ease medical treatment visas for Bangladeshis intending to visit China...
Hajj agencies asked to complete visa process by Monday noon: ministry
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has ordered the Hajj agencies to submit visa applications for all remaining pilgrims by 12:00pm on Monday...
Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely across Bangladesh: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Sunday...