Bashir emphasises protection of consumer rights
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin today emphasized the need for ensuring proper enforcement of the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009...
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HASINA FAMILY, 10 BUSINESS GROUPS: BB governor asks teams to expedite graft probes
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday directed 11 joint investigation teams to expedite their probes into corruption allegations against the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and 10 business groups...
BB urges businesses to maintain compliance
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday called upon businesses to maintain compliance anyhow...
Kutubuddin honorary consul of Timor-Leste
Kutubuddin Ahmed has been appointed as honorary consul of Timor-Leste in Bangladesh by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said a press release...
DSE downgrades Union Bank, 2 others to Z category
The Dhaka Stock Exchange on Wednesday downgraded three companies to 鈥榋鈥� category due to non-compliance with securities laws...
AB Bank Shampurna account holder gets insurance benefit
AB Bank PLC has recently handed over a cheque for Tk 50,000 to family member of a 鈥楽hampurna鈥� account holder of AB Bank under the life insurance coverage provided by GD Assist Limited - a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance, said a press release...
SEB, MetLife sign deal on group insurance
Southeast Bank PLC has signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh recently to provide comprehensive group insurance coverage for the bank鈥檚 employees and their dependents, said a press release...
Consumers Association of Bangladesh demands withdrawal of VAT, SD
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh has urged the government to withdraw its recent decision to increase VAT and supplementary duties on over 100 essential goods and services, citing its potential to exacerbate inflation and intensify public suffering...
Consumers stage demo protesting at VAT hike on mobile, internet services
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association during a demonstration on Sunday said that the telecommunications sector would face severe crisis with imposition of new tariffs on mobile phone calls and internet services...
Farmer beaten to death by youths over drug consumption
A 54-year-old farmer was beaten to death, reportedly after attempting to stop a group of youths from consuming marijuana in Puthia village of Shahjadpur upazila in Sirajganj on Tuesday night...
Pubali Bank, Delta Life inaugurate bancassurance service
Pubali Bank PLC has launched its bancassurance service in partnership with Delta Life Insurance Company Limited in an event at the bank鈥檚 head office in Dhaka on Tuesday, said a press release...
BGIC celebrates new year
Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC welcomed 2025 with by arranging a function at the Head office...
Pragati Life, SJIBPLC sign group insurance deal
Pragati Life Insurance PLC has signed group insurance agreement with Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC recently, said a press release.
TIFL investment committee meeting held
Takaful Islami Insurance Limited鈥檚 investment committee held its 6th meeting at house 23/Ka, road 7, Dhanmondi in the capital Dhaka on Sunday, said a press release.
Guardian Life, Reliance Ins join hands
Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Reliance Insurance Limited have entered a strategic partnership recently to jointly offer life and general insurance services, addressing the rising demand for comprehensive insurance solutions in Bangladesh.
Victory Day Kabaddi begins today
The Victory Day Kabaddi tournament will begin at the Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Handball Stadium in the city today...
Professor Yunus declares formation of National Consensus Commission
In a victory day address to the nation on Monday, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus announced the interim government鈥檚 plan to establish a National Consensus Commission as part of ongoing reform initiatives...
Sena Insurance, BRAC sign deal to launch fire insurance scheme
Sena Insurance PLC and BRAC signed an agreement on Thursday to jointly launch a fire insurance scheme...
Low demand exposes many vulnerabilities
More than three quarters of Bangladesh鈥檚 installed power generation capacity remained unused for a few hours in the morning since the winter officially began on the first day of December...
BBS begins economic census 2024 today
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics on Monday at a press conference announced that it would begin Bangladesh Economic Census 2024 today across the country to gain a detailed perception about the structural changes in the country鈥檚 economy...
Four reforms in power sector can save Tk聽138b annually
Bangladesh can reduce its subsidy burden by Tk聽138 billion by making four power sector reforms, said a report released on Wednesday by the US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis...
Dhaka wants reciprocal relations with Delhi: Touhid
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said Bangladesh wants good relations with India on a reciprocal basis, hinting that Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries might take place a day ahead instead of December 10...
CAB demands punishment of dishonest traders
The Consumers Association of Bangladesh on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to Rajshahi deputy commissioner with their eight-point demand, including identifying syndicates of dishonest dealers and...
US Black Friday online spending put at record $10.8b
American consumers spent a record $10.8 billion online during 鈥楤lack Friday鈥� promotions, with many using artificial intelligence tools to find the best deals, Adobe Analytics announced Saturday...
Inflation-wary US consumers flock to 鈥楤lack Friday鈥� deals
US shoppers were out in force for 鈥楤lack Friday,鈥� with preliminary data showing strong online sales despite inflation nerves prompting retailers in the world鈥檚 biggest economy to come up with ever more deals...
Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961
Sri Lanka鈥檚 consumer prices fell by 2.1 per cent in November, the highest deflation rate recorded by the economically fragile island nation since 1961, official data showed Saturday...
DNCRP conducts drives in 21 districts
In a bid to ensure price stability and a steady supply of essential goods, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has conducted market drives across 21 districts, imposing...
Use of force by law enforcers
USING force by law enforcement is critical to maintaining public order and ensuring safety. However, it remains a highly contentious issue, often scrutinised for its ethical, legal and practical implications. While police forces globally are entrusted with considerable authority, including the power to use physical force, their actions must be carefully regulated...
Indian delegation scheduled to attend FOC in Dhaka in December: Touhid
Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri is scheduled to visit Dhaka in mid-December to lead the Indian delegation at the next round of Bangladesh-India Foreign Office Consultation, signalling efforts to normalise bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations.
Mobile users call for public hearing on Ngso satellite draft rules
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumer Association on Sunday called for a public hearing on recently drafted non-geostationary orbit satellite services operator licensing guideline...