Seven DIGs promoted to post of additional IGs
Seven deputy inspector generals have been promoted to the position of additional inspector general...
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Indigenous communities plead for action at plastic pollution talks
Indigenous communities from North America are at talks on a global treaty on plastic pollution in Geneva, pleading the case for the environment they depend upon, which is slowly being choked by microplastics.
NRB Bank celebrates 12th anniv
NRB Bank PLC has completed its 12th year of operations with accelerating growth through digital innovation, said a press release...
Livelihoods, ATEC sign biodigester project
The Livelihoods Carbon Fund 3, in partnership with ATEC Global, is implementing a large-scale clean cooking initiative aimed at transforming energy access in rural Bangladesh, says a press release.
Prime Bank, bKash sign deal to enhance transactions
Prime Bank PLC and bKash Limited on Monday signed an agreement to launch a strategic partnership, aiming to enhance bKash鈥檚 daily transactional operations through an end-to-end specialised digital cash management services, said a press release...
Robi, BIID Foundation sign MoU to accelerate digital empowerment
Robi Axiata PLC and the BIID Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday to advance digital inclusion and social development across the country...
Walton reduces price of 3 monitor models
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has reduced prices of three of its popular monitor models...
EBL, Melonades digital marketing collaboration agreement
Eastern Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Melonades, a digital advertising agency, to bolster its digital marketing initiatives, says a press release.
Economics of digital services
In a stunning development that shook North American trade diplomacy, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States is 鈥榯erminating ALL discussions on trade with Canada鈥� in retaliation for Ottawa鈥檚 implementation of a digital services tax, DST, targeting US tech firms. Trump, known for his aggressive trade posturing, condemned Canada鈥檚...
Reimagining conditions of the oppressed
PARVEZ Alam鈥檚 second book, Madina, published in the year 2020 from Adarsha, is a powerful intervention within the community of the new readers in Bangladesh. Undoubtedly, it is an ambitious project that offers critical discussions of contemporary statehood and justice in the context of Bangladesh. In my reading, I found it a thought-provoking text which presents...
Reinstatement, job regularisation of UDC workers demanded
Politicians, academics, labour leaders and professionals on Monday at a human chain in Dhaka called on the interim government to regularise jobs of 10,000 workers of 4,578 Union Digital Centres across the country...
MBPLC executes PoC of blockchain-based inland green LC
Mercantile Bank PLC has participated in Proof of Concept for 鈥榞reen LC,鈥� executing the bank鈥檚 first inland LC on a locally developed blockchain-based digital trade platform, said a press release...
Standard Ins declares 10pc cash dividend
The 25th annual general meeting of Standard Insurance Limited was held on June 25 at virtually by using digital platform...
Alonso says Rudiger complained of racist insult
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his defender Antonio Rudiger had complained of a racist incident at the end of Sunday's 3-1 Club World Cup win over Mexican side Pachuca.
Struggle for menstrual dignity
MENSTRUATION, once shrouded in silence, stigma, and taboo, has now gained global recognition as a critical human rights concern. This shift in perspective has highlighted the fact that menstrual health is not just a hygiene issue. In Bangladesh, a nation striving for gender equality amidst its development journey, the pursuit of dignified menstrual health for all is fraught...
Walton Digi-Tech gets Global Brands Magazine award
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has won 鈥楪lobal Brand Award鈥� in 2025 from UK-based publication 鈥楪lobal Brands Magazine,鈥� said a press release...
Plain land nat鈥檒 minorities demand recognition
Speakers, including national minority community leaders, rights activists and academics on Tuesday demanded constitutional recognition of plain land national minority community people as 鈥榠ndigenous鈥� people...
Tk 55 lakh robbed in Jashore
Unidentified muggers allegedly robbed Tk 55 lakh from Rabiul Islam, manager of digital financial service Nagad in Jashore after blocking his car bearing number Dhaka Metro Ga-15-5923 while he was going to Monirampur from Jasore town on Tuesday morning...
BRAC Bank wins Best Digital Signature User Award
BRAC Bank has been honoured with the Best Digital Signature User Award recently.聽..
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350
Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60...
Walton Computer offers discounts
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has offered discounts on its laptops and tablets, said a press release...
Toffee launches VIP packs
Digital entertainment platform Toffee has recently launched its VIP packs, offering viewers unlimited access to its library of over 10,000 titles, including movies, series, sports and exclusive shows, said a press release...
Midland Bank, Generic Healthcare join hands to enhance healthcare access
Midland Bank PLC and Generic Healthcare Ltd, an innovative digital healthcare service provider, signed a memorandum of understanding to improve healthcare access and delivery among the underserved communities...
Genocide and engineered collapse of Gazan society
CONSEQUENT to the escalated Zionist genocide of Indigenous Palestinian people, and after a blockade of all goods since the beginning of March 2025, Gaza is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with widespread food scarcity and starvation among its population. Human rights organizations and international agencies report the Israeli blockade has led to...
Youth empowerment for digital inclusion urged
The Centre for Policy Dialogue laid emphasis on providing young people with the tools to participate in the digital world for mitigating unemployment, fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and promoting social inclusion...
Dhaka Bank digital deposits cross Tk 1,000cr
Dhaka Bank PLC has announced that it surpassed milestone of Tk 1,000 crore in customer deposits through digital banking platforms, said a press release...
Digital transactions ensure greater traceability: adviser
Mercantile Bank PLC and Mastercard announced their collaboration to launch a comprehensive portfolio of new cards, offering unmatched convenience, benefits and financial flexibility to cardholders in Bangladesh...
CUET holds programme on digital skills for students
The department of computer science and engineering of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology held an activation programme titled Digital Skills for Students at the CUET in Chattogram on Wednesday...
Astha app serving 9 lakh customers
BRAC Bank鈥檚 digital banking app, Astha, now serves more than 9 lakh customers, said a press release...