Inner Wheel Club of Dhaka Nightingale celebrates foundation day
Inner Wheel Club of Dhaka Nightingale celebrated its 6th foundation day at the Cadet College Club in Dhaka recently.
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12 firms seek digital bank licence
Twelve entities have applied to Bangladesh Bank for licences to establish digital banks, as the central bank moves ahead with plans to introduce fully branchless banking in the country...
Highest FDI comes from Netherlands in FY25
Netherlands has become Bangladesh鈥檚 largest foreign investor in the financial year 2024-25, contributing $453.65 million in net foreign direct investment (FDI), which accounts for 26.9 per cent of total inflows, according to Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 latest Foreign Exchange and FDI report...
Bay terminal鈥檚 first unit to be ready by 2030
Chittagong Port Authority chairman Rear Admiral S M Moniruzzaman on Monday said that the authority aimed to bring the first terminal of the Bay Terminal project into operation by 2030...
SME Foundation to host 3rd nat鈥檒 business plan competition
SME Foundation will host the third edition of the National SME Business Plan Competition 2025 to inspire existing MSME entrepreneurs and students from educational institutions to showcase innovative business ideas...
Internet prices may rise by 20pc under proposed guideline: ISPAB
The proposed regulatory and licensing guidelines for broadband service providers could increase internet costs for users by at least 20 per cent due to new fees and charges, the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh said...
Pvt investment may remain stagnant till polls: experts
Businesses said that policy uncertainty and political transition have kept private investment on hold, and the country鈥檚 investment climate is unlikely to recover until a new elected government takes charge...
Music, physical teacher posts scrapped for pry schools
The primary and mass education ministry has scrapped the newly created posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools following criticism from Islamist groups.
High price of gold inspires new rush in California
Matt James has collected gold nuggets for years from the hills and riverbeds of California, but as the precious metal鈥檚 price soars, he has found an unexpected El Dorado: on social media...
US could hike tariffs if China backtracks on rare earths: Bessent
US president Donald Trump鈥檚 administration is prepared to raise tariffs on China if Beijing continues blocking rare earth exports, treasury secretary Scott Bessent warned Sunday...
Global stocks rise on AI optimism
Major European and Asian stock markets rose Monday as optimism over the artificial intelligence sector carried over into the new week, according to analysts...
MMBPLC relocates Gopalganj branch
Modhumoti Bank PLC on Monday relocated its Gopalganj branch and opened Gopalganj Eye Hospital sub-branch under the branch, said a press release...
Sika Bangladesh opens factory at MIEZ
Sika Bangladesh Limited, a Switzerland based company, has opened its factory at Meghna Industrial Economic Zone in Narayanganj, said a press release...
AB Bank opens booth at Mirpur BCIC College
AB Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a dedicated collection booth at Mirpur BCIC College to provide comprehensive and modern banking services, said a press release...
PBPLC launches card with Chittagong Medical College and CMCH
Pubali Bank PLC, through its Anderkilla branch initiative, has launched a co-branded credit card in collaboration with Chittagong Medical College and Chittagong Medical College Hospital, said a press release...
Pragati Life, BRAC Bank settle bancassurance claim
Pragati Life Insurance PLC, in partnership with BRAC Bank PLC, has settled its first insurance claim under bancassurance platform, said a press release...
Rupali Bank closes Customer Service Fortnight prog
Rupali Bank PLC on Sunday concluded its 鈥楥ustomer Service Fortnight鈥� programme, which began on October 19, in celebration of Youth Festival 2025, said a press release...
BGCCI greets new German envoy
The Bangladesh-Germany Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a welcome ceremony and reception in honour of R眉diger Lotz, the newly appointed ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Bangladesh...
UCB opens 232nd branch
United Commercial Bank PLC on Monday opened its 232nd branch at Hajiganj in Chandpur, said a press release...
Hop Lun launches campaign for working parents
Global apparel company Hop Lun has recently introduced its new cross-market CSR initiative, 鈥楶lay It Forward鈥�, under the company鈥檚 #SheCan platform...
HONOR Play10 now available at Tk 10,999
Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR has recently launched HONOR Play10 on the Bangladesh market...
Ridoy, Khoi Khoi win singles titles
Muhtasin Ahmed Ridoy and Khoi Khoi Marma won the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 singles titles of the Federation Cup Table Tennis Championship, which concluded at the Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium in the city on Monday...
Barnstorming Bayern face acid test at PSG
Bayern Munich鈥檚 trip to holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday is a test to determine where they stand among the European elite this season...
Alonso shaping new Real Madrid on Liverpool return
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield to face his former side Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday after a nearly immaculate start to life in the Spanish capital...
BCB adds strict clauses for Dhaka leagues
Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday endorsed a non-participation and withdrawal clause in the rules, regulations, and playing conditions of all leagues under the jurisdiction of the Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis amid the call for a boycott from various clubs...
India women hail new era but challenges remain
India鈥檚 historic Women鈥檚 World Cup victory has sparked an excitement which it is hoped will inspire the next generation and draw new fans to the sport...
Habibur, bowlers guide Rajshahi to win
Habibur Rahman鈥檚 steady 62 led Rajshahi to a seven-wicket victory over Khulna at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on the third day of their second-round fixture of the ongoing National Cricket League on Monday...
Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikes
Nigerians across the religious spectrum pushed back Monday on US president Donald Trump鈥檚 threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians in the country...
Tanzania president sworn in as opposition says hundreds killed in protests
Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan played down days of bloody protest as she was inaugurated on Monday, with an internet blackout still in place as the opposition says hundreds were killed...
Sole survivor of Air India crash has painful memories
The only survivor of June鈥檚 Air India crash has told UK media of the mental and physical anguish he has endured since surviving the deadly disaster in the Indian city of Ahmedabad...
