Call for efforts, policy on data protection for marine spatial plan
Speakers, including public officials, at a workshop on Tuesday emphasised the need for coordinated efforts of all relevant authorities to map and use marine resources...
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Bangladesh, China, UNDP launch urban livelihoods project
Commercial counsellor at the Chinese embassy in Bangladesh Song Yang on Tuesday said that China would continue to support Bangladesh鈥檚 economic and social development and the improvement of people鈥檚 livelihoods through concrete actions.
Students protest sudden NU fee hike, submit memo in Rajshahi
Students of Rajshahi Government Women鈥檚 College on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the National University鈥檚 regional office in Rajshahi, protesting against what they described as an 鈥榓brupt and unreasonable鈥� increase in form-fill-up fees.
BNP leader held for selling govt rice on open market
The police on Tuesday arrested a local leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Noakhali鈥檚 Kabirhat for allegedly selling government-subsidised rice on the open market...
Banned BCL brings out flash procession at Banani
Activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of Bangladesh Awami League, brought out a flash procession in Dhaka city鈥檚 Banani area on Tuesday.
IU reconstitutes probe body after 13 years
Islamic University authorities in Kushtia have reconstituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the disappearance of two of its students, Waliullah and Al-Mukaddas, who went missing more than 13 years ago...
Stay united for holding nat鈥檒 elections in Feb to avoid crisis: Ganatantra Mancha
Leaders of Ganatantra Mancha, a combine of six political parties, on Tuesday at a discussion meeting called on all to stay united regarding holding the next general elections in February to prevent the country from plunging into crisis.
RU hall withdraws late return notice to 91 female students after criticism
Authorities of a female students鈥� hall at Rajshahi University on Tuesday withdrew a notice after they had been pilloried on campus and social media for summoning 91 residents of the hall for returning to the hall after the 11:00pm deadline...
BMU organises seminar on use, importance of AI in radiology
Bangladesh Medical University and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology on Tuesday jointly organised a seminar on 鈥榩iloting locally developed AI in radiology: a collaborative initiative between BMU, BUET鈥�...
Hamiduzzaman Khan inspired emerging artists: discussion
Artists, curators and organisers said that the late renowned artist Hamiduzzaman Khan inspired many young and emerging artists to pursue creative careers...
Experts for quality family interference in businesses
Experts suggested separating聽ownership from management of the family businesses to ensure long-term sustainability, with professional executives running operations under the ethical guidelines set by owners, experts said...
Pvt sector credit growth only 6.52pc in July
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh remained stuck at historically low levels in July聽2025, highlighting the strain on both the banking sector and the broader economy...
FSIB accepts BB merger plan
First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) on Tuesday expressed support for Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 plan to its merger with other banks...
Bangladesh face Vietnam Wednesday
Bangladesh will be without their head coach, Saiful Bari Titu, when they take on hosts Vietnam in their AFC Under-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group C opener at the Viet Tri Stadium in Vietnam today.
StanChart launches renewable energy project
Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in collaboration with the international social-purpose organisation Friendship, has launched an environmental initiative to provide clean energy, water, and climate resilience to the remote Notunchar Island in Kurigram...
Tigers鈥� middle order yet to get tested
Bangladesh鈥檚 middle order has yet to be tested in the ongoing three-match T20I series against the Netherlands despite they have won the series with a match in hand.
Bangladesh Textile Series of Exhibitions Sept 10
The 24th聽edition of the CEMS-Global USA鈥檚 Bangladesh edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions 2025 is going to kick聽off on September 10, uniting three major events under one roof, reinforcing Bangladesh鈥檚 status as a global leader in textile and apparel sourcing...
Maj Gen Habib Ullah made ambassador
Major General Md Habib Ullah has been transferred from the Bangladesh Army and placed at the disposal of the foreign affairs ministry for posting as an ambassador on deputation...
NRB Bank sponsors Sylhet Women Entrepreneur Summit
NRB Bank PLC has recently participated as title sponsor of 鈥楽ylhet Women Entrepreneur Summit & Aparajita Awards 2025鈥� held at Aman Ullah Convention Centre in Sylhet, said a press release...
France issues arrest warrant for Assad over 2012 journalist killings
French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials over the bombardment of a rebel-held city in 2012 that killed two journalists, lawyers said Tuesday.
PBIL honoured at Global Finance Market Review
Prime Bank Investment PLC has secured two accolades from Global Finance Market Review, said a press release...
Purabi General Ins okays 10pc cash dividend
Purabi General Insurance Company Limited on Monday approved 10 per cent cash dividend for the financial year 2024, said a press release...
MetLife hosts workshop on money laundering prevention
MetLife Bangladesh recently organised a daylong training workshop on 鈥楶revention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing,鈥� said a press release...
Erdogan urges US not to bar Palestinian leaders from UN summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday urged the United States to 鈥榬evise鈥� its decision to deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority to attend the UN General Assembly this month.
SEB workshop on internal control for anti-fraud held
Southeast Bank Training Institute organised a half-day workshop titled 鈥業nternal Control for Anti-Fraud and Related Significant Compliance Issues of the Bank,鈥� said a press release...
2,000 North Korean troops killed in Russia deployment
Around 2,000 North Korean soldiers deployed to help Russia fight Ukraine are estimated to have been killed, Seoul鈥檚 spy agency said Tuesday, according to a lawmaker.
Amari Dhaka launches ASEAN food fest
Amari Dhaka has launched the ASEAN Food Festival at Amaya Food Gallery, celebrating the vibrant flavours of Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, and Malaysia, says a press release.
Season 2 of 鈥楧ream Home鈥� campaign launched
Vision Emporium, electronic chain shop of business conglomerate RFL, on Tuesday launched season 2 of its 鈥楧ream Home鈥� campaign, said a press release...
SBAC Bank holds workshop on OIMS, OEMS
SBAC Bank PLC recently organised a daylong training workshop on 鈥楻eporting on Online Import Monitoring System (OIMS) and Online Export Monitoring System (OEMS)鈥� at its head office鈥檚 training institute, said a press release...
Section 144 imposed in Godagari following BNP factional clash
The local administration imposed Section 144 for two days in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi following a clash between two groups of BNP over the party鈥檚 founding anniversary celebrations.