S Africa telecoms giant MTN says under US investigation
South African mobile operator MTN Group said Monday it was under US investigation over its activities in Iran and Afghanistan, at a time of icy ties between Washington and Pretoria...
South African mobile operator MTN Group said Monday it was under US investigation over its activities in Iran and Afghanistan, at a time of icy ties between Washington and Pretoria...
Janata Bank Staff College Dhaka on Monday began a 25-day foundation training course for officers of batch 10/25, said a press release...
Prime Bank Investment Limited has recently entered into a strategic alliance with Amanie Advisors to accelerate development of Bangladesh’s Shariah-compliant investment landscape, said a press release...
Mercantile Bank PLC and CDRC on Sunday jointly arranged a seminar on 10 units of lightning arrester installed by RDA in char and haor areas with donation from the bank’s special CSR fund, said a press release...
The Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation on Sunday handed over appointment letters to 164 officials joining the corporation’s units, said a press release...
Modhumoti Bank PLC’s executive committee on Sunday held its 136th meeting, said a press release.
Social Islami Bank PLC on Monday virtually held its 30th annual general meeting, said a press release...
Pathao has introduced Pathao Connect that brings offline rides under protection of Pathao’s trusted system, said a press release...
Mutual Trust Bank PLC has been named Bangladesh’s ‘Best Bank for Diversity and Inclusion’ by Euromoney for the fourth consecutive year, said a press release...
Banglalink has recently introduced new international roaming packs that can be purchased directly with Bangladeshi taka, eliminating the need for foreign payment methods, said a press release...
AS BANGLADESH moves deeper into the digital age, the internet has become both a playground and a battleground for the country’s young users. A recent study by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University found that 59 per cent of rural children aged 11 to 17 who access the internet had faced cyber harassment or digital abuse — ranging from online...
IT IS reassuring that the government has taken steps to investigate the police action against a rickshaw puller, who was arrested on August 15 after being physically assaulted by a ‘mob’ for trying to place flowers and pay his respects to the founding president of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibar Rahman, at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka. The beaten and injured rickshaw puller was taken...
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC and North South University Startups Next signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday at North South University, says a press release.
US president Donald Trump said Monday he would lead a ‘movement’ against mail-in balloting as he sought to eliminate a voting method used by nearly a third of the country ahead of next year’s midterm elections...
Some 200 climate activists including Greta Thunberg of Sweden blocked Norway’s largest oil refinery on Monday in a protest demanding an end to the country’s oil industry, organisers and police said...
Heavy rains in Mumbai on Monday disrupted air and road travel, forcing nine flights to abort landing and perform a ‘go-around’, while one flight was diverted due to poor visibility and weather conditions, reports The Times of India...
Nigar Sultana Joty, Marfua Akter, and Fahima Khatun shone as the Bangladesh Women’s Red team beat the Green team by 32 runs in the first match of the Women’s Challenge Cup at the BKSP-3 on Monday...
Intern doctors at Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital continued their work abstention for the second consecutive day on Monday, demanding workplace safety and justice for victims injured in an attack allegedly carried out by a group of protesters on medical staff at the hospital on Sunday...
Bangladesh U-19s Md Abdullah played a crucial role in the final of the tri-nation series against South Africa, helping them to win the series and secure their third consecutive series victory since their U-19 Asia Cup triumph. In an interview with ¶¶Òõ¾«Æ·â€™s Tarif Akhlaq, the middle-order batter stated that his side now aims to lift the forthcoming U-19 World Cup trophy...
The American International University-Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Fencing Federation formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the AIUB Campus on Thursday.
Bangladesh interim government on Monday appointed new secretaries to water resources ministry, social welfare ministry and the Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Division.
Borussia Dortmund on Monday confirmed striker Sebastien Haller had joined Dutch side Utrecht on a permanent deal.
Romelu Lukaku will miss Napoli's opening fixture of their Serie A title defence after suffering a thigh injury which could keep the Belgium striker out for months, the Italian champions said on Monday.
The National Citizen Party has decided to push ahead with its demand for a Constituent Assembly election to draft a new constitution, declaring it the party’s official political line...
Bangladesh will go to the forthcoming Asia Cup with a goal to become the champions, stated wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali on Monday.
The senior secretary of the Election Commission, Akhtar Ahmed, on Monday said the EC will announce the action plan or roadmap of the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election within this week.
Modhumoti Bank PLC signed an MoU with VIG Crafts & Products Co Ltd on Monday, 18th August, 2025 at the bank’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka, says a press release.
Thomas Muller made his Major League Soccer debut on Sunday as a second-half substitute for Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo that left the Germany great with ‘mixed feelings’ after he had a goal disallowed for offside.
Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.
Bangladesh will participate in the forthcoming AHF Asia Cup hockey after Pakistan pulled out of the tournament due to security concerns.