Professor Yunus to hold meeting with leaders of seven more parties tomorrow
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is going to hold a meeting with the leaders of seven more political parties on Tuesday...
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Initial enthusiasm for reform in Bangladesh largely faded: Debapriya
Distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue Debapriya Bhattacharya on Monday said that the initial enthusiasm for reforms, which emerged after the interim government鈥檚 takeover, has largely faded...
Journalist found dead in Khulna鈥檚 Rupsha Bridge area
Police recovered the body of a journalist from the base of pillar no. 2 of the Rupsha Bridge in Khulna on Sunday evening.
BUET alumni to protest police action on engineering students today
The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Alumni association has called a human chain, condemning the police action against engineering students who were peacefully demonstrating for their rights, at the BUET Shaheed Minar in Dhaka today.
Sundarban reopens today
After a three-month closure to protect biodiversity and allow for fish and wildlife breeding, Sundarban, the world鈥檚 largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will reopen to fishermen, forest dwellers and tourists on Monday.
bKash, Bigganchinta Science Festival for school students begins
The third edition of bKash-Bigganchinta Science Festival began at Mirpur Cantonment Public School and College in Dhaka on Sunday, aiming to spark school students鈥� interest and passion for science, research and innovation.
Gono Bishwabidyalay holds fusion festival
The electrical and electronic engineering department of Gono Bishwabidyalay held a Fusion Festival at the university at Savar in Dhaka on Sunday.
BNP鈥檚 47th founding anniv today
Bangladesh Nationalist Party is set to celebrate its 47th founding anniversary across the country on Monday with various programmes.
Tarique warns of plot to foil polls
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that the 鈥榰nholy efforts of evil forces鈥� to create a ground for thwarting the next parliamentary elections were gradually becoming visible.
Shibir draws flak for remarks on role of nat鈥檒 minorities in Liberation War
The left leaning Pratirodh Parshad panel competing in the forthcoming Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections on Sunday criticised Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel for allegedly denying the contribution of the national minority communities to the...
BUP hosts international model UN conference 2025
Bangladesh University of Professionals hosted a three-day conference titled BUP International Model United Nations Conference-2025 concluded at the Swadhinata Auditorium of BUP in Dhaka on Friday.
BNP leader among three killed in Netrakona clash
Three people, including a Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader, were killed as two groups of villagers clash over a land dispute at Jamati village in Sadar upazila of Netrakona between Saturday night and Sunday.
Parties divided over JP ban
Three political parties 鈥� the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party 鈥� expressed differing views on whether a ban should be imposed on the Jatiya Party, a former ally of the deposed Awami League-led government.
Britain鈥檚 energy grid bets on flywheels to keep the lights on
Britain鈥檚 energy operator is betting on an age-old technology to future-proof its grid, as the power plants that traditionally helped stabilise it are closed and replaced by renewable energy systems.
Banglalink powers data centre with green energy聽
Mobile network operator Banglalink has introduced solar power at data centre in Gazipur, said a press release.
Hashem appointed as MD, CEO of Uttara Bank
Md Abul Hashem has been appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of Uttara Bank PLC, said a press release.
Pubali Bank opens tree plantation programme
Pubali Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a tree plantation programme at Rajshahi Prison Training Centre, said a press release.
Sonali Bank signs deal with BPATC
Sonali Bank PLC on Sunday signed an agreement with Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre, said a press release.
BASIC Bank holds business review meeting
BASIC Bank Limited on Saturday held its Business Review Meeting-2025 at Biddut Bhaban in the capital, said a press release.
Modhumoti Bank, IFAD Motors sign deal
Modhumoti Bank PLC signed an agreement with IFAD Motors Limited on August 27, said a press release.
StanChart, Renata sign $29m interest rate swap deal
Standard Chartered Bangladesh has recently executed a $29 million interest rate swap for Renata PLC, said a press release.
KONA SL, Islami Bank to offer EMV-compliant card services
KONA Software Lab Limited, a payment and security solutions company, has announced successful implementation of its Kona Card Personalisation System or K-CPS for Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, said a press release.
Bank Asia partners with Sayeman Beach Resort聽
Bank Asia has entered into a partnership with Sayeman Beach Resort in Cox鈥檚 Bazar on August 28, said a press release.
ICCB team to join ICC鈥檚 14th聽World Chambers Congress
An 11-member delegation of the International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh, departed for Melbourne, Australia, to participate in the ICC鈥檚 14th聽World Chambers Congress, scheduled in 2-4 September.
Govt to subsidise jute bags
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday said the government will begin distributing eco-friendly jute bags at subsidised rates to reduce the country鈥檚 dependence on polythene.
Trading of new 20yr, 15yr govt securities begins
The trading of two new Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs), one with a 20-year tenure and another with a 15-year tenure, has begun at the Dhaka Stock Exchange.
Deposits of 10 banks soar by Tk 1.1 lakh crore
Ten commercial banks together collected Tk聽1,10,190 crore in fresh deposits in a year ending in June, 2025, as savers shifted funds away from fragile banks amid a deepening confidence crisis in the banking sector, according to a Bangladesh Bank report.
Szoboszlai gem seals Liverpool win over Arsenal, City rocked by Brighton
Dominik Szoboszlai's brilliant free-kick fired Liverpool to a dramatic 1-0 win over title rivals Arsenal, while Manchester City suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the season on Sunday.
Dhaka, Hanoi eye direct flight this year
Vietnamese ambassador to Bangladesh Nguyen Manh Cuong on Sunday said that the aviation authorities of Bangladesh and Vietnam were then working very closely to open the official direct flight connecting Hanoi and Dhaka in 2025.
Bangladesh Medical University opens first robotic rehabilitation centre
Bangladesh鈥檚 first Robotic Rehabilitation Centre, set up with the support of China, was inaugurated on Sunday at Bangladesh Medical University Super Specialised Hospital in the capital.