The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation and the Daffodil International University held a joint committee meeting to implement the second memorandum of understanding 2024鈥�2034 at the DIU in Dhaka on Thursday.
Rajshahi University on Thursday introduced digital transactions for students, teachers and staff under the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 cashless Bangladesh initiative.
The authorities of Rajshahi University on Thursday reinstated the ward quota facility for children of the university teachers, officials and employees for admission to undergraduate courses, triggering protests from students.
One hundred and seventy six Bangladeshi nationals returned home from Libya on Thursday under a voluntary repatriation programme facilitated by the government and supported by the International Organization for Migration.
Professor Muhammad Ibrahim has rejoined the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh as a full-time professor of science engagement and communication.
India鈥檚 opposition leader on Thursday accused the election commission of blocking an investigation into alleged large-scale voter roll tampering, in a fresh attack on the body鈥檚 credibility and independence.
Malnutrition can cause its own form of diabetes, health experts said Thursday, calling for 鈥榯ype 5 diabetes鈥� to be recognised globally to help fight the disease in countries already struggling with poverty and starvation.
Several student organisations and alliances on Thursday announced their panels for the upcoming elections to the Chittagong University Central Students鈥� Union and hall unions, scheduled for October 12.
A new study by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh revealed widespread colonisation with drug-resistant bacteria in Bangladesh, including alarmingly high level among newborns in neonatal intensive care units.
The North South University Law and Mooting Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, hosted the grand finale of the National Policy Competition 2025 at the NSU in Dhaka on Thursday.
Politicians and security experts at a dialogue on Thursday said that politics in Bangladesh must be brought back on the right track to minimise some conventional and non-conventional security threats brewing in and around the national territory.
A group of people attacked and vandalised four shrines and set them on fire at Homna upazila in Cumilla on Thursday over a social media post containing allegedly derogatory remarks on Prophet Muhammad.
Israeli tanks and warplanes pounded Gaza City Thursday, sparking what a top UN official called 鈥榥ew waves of displacement鈥�, as the military intensified its assault on Hamas members in the territory鈥檚 largest urban hub.
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday filed a petition with a metropolitan special judge court in Chattogram, urging the court to direct the authorities to take initiatives to issue an Interpol red notice against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed and...
Leaders of several Islamic parties on Thursday called for the July Charter to be legally recognised through a constitutional order, asking that the next national elections in February 2026 should be held under its framework.
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Thursday questioned the lack of arrests in enforced disappearance cases, despite serious allegations against high-ranking officials in the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence during the ousted Awami League regime.
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under president Donald Trump.
European stock markets rose while Asia was mixed on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline.
MetLife Bangladesh customers will now be able to receive their digital insurance policy documents within 24 hours of submitting policy applications, subject to meeting all requirements.聽
Donald Trump hailed America鈥檚 鈥榰nbreakable bond鈥� with Britain Thursday as he and prime minister Keir Starmer signed a huge tech deal on the second day of the US president鈥檚 pomp-filled state visit.
Syria expects to finalise security and military agreements with Israel this year, an official said Thursday, in what would be a breakthrough less than a year after Bashar al-Assad鈥檚 ouster.
Albania鈥檚 new AI-generated minister addressed parliament for the first time on Thursday, defending its role as 鈥榥ot here to replace people, but to help them鈥�.
Sonali Bank PLC on Thursday announced evaluation results of its 100-day special programme, said a press release.
French protesters were on Thursday staging a day of nationwide protests and strikes in a show of anger over president Emmanuel Macron鈥檚 austerity policies, causing widespread disruption.
Sandhani Life Insurance Company Limited and Midland Bank recently signed trust deeds for two new mutual funds named 鈥楳idland Bank Growth Fund鈥� and 鈥楳idland Bank Balanced Fund,鈥� said a press release.
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC鈥檚 executive committee held its 903rd meeting on Wednesday, said a press release.
Mastercard, in collaboration with Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, on Thursday announced inauguration of Bangladesh鈥檚 first-ever fully cashless university campus at Rajshahi University under the Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 鈥楥ashless Bangladesh鈥� initiative.
Akhteruddin Mahmood joined Bank Asia PLC as deputy managing director and chief human resources officer effective September 14, said a press release.
Trust Bank PLC and American International University-Bangladesh jointly celebrated the Youth Festival 2025 on September 9, said a press release.
Shrimp, once known as the 鈥榳hite gold鈥� of Bangladesh鈥檚 southwest and a major export from Khulna, has declined due to fierce global competition and the growth of vannamei shrimp farming in neighbouring countries.