The weighted average interest rate spread in Bangladesh鈥檚 banking sector has remained above 5.8 per cent for 15 consecutive months through to July 2025, highlighting a prolonged imbalance that continues to deprive depositors of fair returns.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a 鈥楲etter of Introduction鈥� requesting the High Commission of Canada in Dhaka to expedite the visa issuance process for a delegation of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami led by its amir Md Shafiqur Rahman.
The 54th anniversary of death of Bir Shrestha Nur Mohammad Sheikh, martyred in the War of Independence, was observed on Friday.
Bangladesh national football team coach Javier Cabrera believes that his side can give a tough fight against hosts Nepal, without Hamza Choudhury, in the two-match FIFA international friendlies at the Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.
Bangladesh national team captain Liton Das was positive with their preparation for the Asia Cup, following their 2-0 series win against the Netherlands; however, Towhid Hridoy鈥檚 struggle with the bat in the third match raised some questions.
The Hope Foundation was awarded the prestigious FOBANA Outstanding Service Award 2024-2025 during the 39th annual convention held at the Gas South Convention Center, Atlanta, says a press release.
The Lebanese government began discussing on Friday an army plan to disarm Hezbollah, which the Iran-backed militant group says plays into the hands of Israel and the United States.
Prisoners in Uzbekistan will be able to plead for reduced sentences if they read books selected by authorities to cultivate 鈥榗orrect spiritual and moral values鈥�, officials said.
Leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Awami League, activities of which are now banned, on Friday brought out flash processions in the Dhaka city鈥檚 Tejgaon and Dhanmondi areas, demanding resignation of the interim government.
At least 28 people, including five police personnel, were injured after the shrine of Nura Pagla, also known as Nura Paglar Darbar, at Goalanda upazila in Rajbari district was vandalised and set on fire allegedly by Islamist parties and groups on Friday.
Bangladesh interim government health and family welfare adviser Nurjahan Begum on Friday urged doctors to refrain from political involvement and prioritise their responsibilities as healthcare providers.
Bangladesh interim government has sent urgent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan following a powerful earthquake that struck the eastern part of the country on August 31, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring over 3,600 others.
Seven students of Barishal University went on hunger strike on Thursday night, pressing for a three-point demand, including the institution鈥檚 infrastructure development.
Today is the 51st anniversary of death of legendary singer Abdul Alim.
Today is the 15th anniversary of the death of poet, essayist, researcher and literary critic Abdul Mannan Syed...
The government on Thursday approved the Renewable Energy-Based Commercial Power Generation Policy, 2025 with the aim of promoting private sector investment in the renewable energy sector and making electricity more affordable for consumers...
United Nations resident coordinator Gwyn Lewis met chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday and said that the UN fully supported the February general elections in Bangladesh...
Stargazers will have a chance to see a 鈥楤lood Moon鈥� on Sunday night during a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and swathes of Europe and Africa...
Nepal said on Thursday it would block access to more than two dozen social media platforms, including Facebook and X, for failing to meet a deadline to register in the country...
The Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested Sajibul Islam Hridoy, 23, who allegedly planned a recent Awami League鈥檚 flash procession at Dhanmondi in the capital, along with seven other leaders and activists of the party, activities of which are now banned, and its affiliated organisations...
The Bangladesh University Grants Commission and the UN Women will work jointly to end sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the universities in the country...
The 54th anniversary of death of Bir Shrestha Nur Mohammad Sheikh, killed in the War of Independence, will be observed today...
The Jahangirnagar University authorities on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Southeast Bank for launching a lifetime free co-branded credit card for teachers and officers of the university...
The Supreme Court on Thursday acquitted BNP leaders Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Mir Mohammad Nasiruddin and Mir Mohammad Helaluddin of charges in separate graft cases filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
A Dhaka court on Thursday scrapped bail plea of former minister Abdul Latif Siddique and journalist Monjurul Alam Panna in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
The 13th death anniversary of Anwarul Abedin, founder chairman of the American International University鈥揃angladesh, will be observed on Friday...
The stand-off between the students of the Bangladesh Agricultural University and its authorities continued for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday.
Former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he was not informed about the core committee meetings held at the residence of then home minister Asaduzzaman Khan during the July 2024 mass uprising.
The Bangladesh Bank has issued Letters of Intent (LoI) to five companies to set up private credit reporting bureaus that will assess the creditworthiness of borrowers and build comprehensive credit histories for individuals and businesses...
Border Guard Bangladesh personnel in a raid detained a man along with 2 pieces of gold bars worth Tk聽 34,54,452 at Rajarhat Bus Stand in Jashore on Thursday.