Abu Taher new fisheries, livestock secy
The government promoted chief executive officer, additional secretary, of Bangladesh Tourism Board Abu Taher Muhammad Zaber to the rank of secretary...
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Tarique urges parties to face people鈥檚 verdict thru politics
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday alleged that some political parties were resorting to various unfair tactics to block his party鈥檚 victory in the next election.
2nd ICFP to begin on August 26
The two-day 2nd International Conference on Recent and Advanced Fiber and Polymer Materials will begin on August 26...
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� suffer defeat to Melbourne
Bangladesh 鈥楢鈥� suffered a three-wicket defeat against Melbourne Stars Academy in the Top End T20 Series at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday.
New challenge excites Jesy
Shathira Jakir Jesy is set to become the first female umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a men鈥檚 game during the forthcoming T20I series between Bangladesh and the Netherlands. She鈥檚 also set to officiate in the upcoming Women鈥檚 World Cup...
Govt treasury bill, bond rates fall sharply to 10pc
Interest rates on government treasury bills and bonds have fallen sharply in recent weeks as the government has scaled back its borrowing from commercial banks, easing demand for funds in the market...
Bangla Med Expo opens
The three-day Bangla Med Expo 2025 was inaugurated on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara of the capital, positioning itself as one of South Asia鈥檚 leading platforms for showcasing the latest medical equipment and healthcare innovations...
Dhaka, Islamabad to revive joint economic commission
Bangladesh and Pakistan on Thursday agreed to revitalise the joint economic commission and establishment of a trade and investment body to bolster economic cooperation between two nations separated after 24 years of co-existence in 1971...
Trump raises pressure on Fed with call for governor to resign
President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday with a call for Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to step down, as he repeatedly criticises Fed chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates...
Pubali Bank among top 10 sustainable banks
Pubali Bank PLC has been recognised as one of the top 10 sustainable banks in Bangladesh in Sustainability Rating 2024 by the Bangladesh Bank, said a press release...
Karmasangsthan Bank opens 283rd branch
Karmasangsthan Bank on Thursday opened its Ishwardi branch in Pabna, which is the bank鈥檚 283rd branch, said a press release...
BCB holds 414th board meeting
Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited on Wednesday held its 414th board meeting, said a press release....
ABTI closes 30-day course
Agrani Bank Training Institute on Thursday concluded its 30-day foundation course for officers (cash) 92nd and 93rd batches, said a press release...
NRBC Bank holds 12th AGM
NRBC Bank PLC on Thursday held its 12th annual general meeting in a hybrid format at Kurmitola Golf Club in the capital, said a press release...
MGBL sponsors Holy Cross Girls High School鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee registration
Meghna Bank PLC has recently participated as registration partner and silver sponsor at Platinum Jubilee registration inauguration ceremony of Holy Cross Girls High School held at the school campus, said a press release...
Rupali Bank Securities holds 12th AGM
Rupali Bank Securities Limited on Thursday held its 12th annual general meeting, said a press release...
NBR suspends another official
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday suspended Deputy Tax Commissioner Lincoln Roy over allegations of causing a massive revenue loss to the government by issuing unlawful tax orders.
AL activities on Indian soil will further strain bilateral relations
THE Indian authorities allegedly allowing activities of the Awami League, fallen in Bangladesh in the July uprising, on Indian soil poses a serious threat to the already strained bilateral relations. Reports published by Bangladeshi and Indian media outlets suggest that leaders and activists of the Awami League are carrying out anti-Bangladesh political activities from India...
Banks need to expedite disposal of cases involving loan default
THIS is unfortunate that the Bangladesh Bank needs to show Tk 1,631.5 billion that is, in fact, defaulted loans, as of June, as regular loans and classify 1,086 borrowers, averagely owing Tk 1.5 billion, from being defaulters because of court orders. A central bank report says that such a high number of borrowers have filed writ petitions with the court to secure protection...
Jamaat wants equal opportunity in polls
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami assistant secretary general Hamidur Rahman Azad on Thursday said that the necessary level playing field for free and fair elections was yet to be established in the country, stressing the need for ensuring equal opportunity for all political parties in the electoral process...
No visa until security concerns resolved: US embassy
The United States embassy in Dhaka cautioned Bangladeshi applicants that submitting false information or fraudulent documents in visa applications could result in a permanent travel ban to the US...
Yunus hands over Purbachal plot deed to Sagar-Runi鈥檚 son
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday handed over the deed of a three-katha plot in Purbachal to Mahir Sarowar Megh, son of slain journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi...
Advisory Council approves visa exemption agreement with Pakistan
Bangladesh interim government Advisory Council has approved a bilateral agreement with Pakistan allowing official and diplomatic passport holders of both countries to travel without visas.
Dengue claims five lives in 24 hours in Bangladesh
Five more people died of dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 110 this year.
Sayedee鈥檚 witness Bali sues Hasina, 31 others
Shukharanjan Bali, a key defence witness for the late Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee, on Thursday filed a written complaint accusing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 31 others of his enforced disappearance, abduction, torture, and illegal transfer to India.
BB rates City Bank as No 1 in its sustainability rating 2024
City Bank has secured the top position in the Sustainability Rating 2024 conducted by Bangladesh Bank.
Bangladesh Army chief General Waker leaves Dhaka for China
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka for China on a four-day state visit on Thursday morning...
Pakistan commerce minister arrives in Dhaka on 4-day visit
Pakistan federal minister for commerce Jam Kamal Khan arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday night on a four-day official visit beginning on Thursday...
BIWTA demolishes Nasrul Hamid鈥檚 bungalow
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority on Wednesday demolished an illegally constructed bungalow of former state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu on the banks of the Buriganga River...
Bangladesh Air Force observes Bir Shreshtha Matiur鈥檚 martyrdom anniv
Bangladesh Air Force on Wednesday paid tributes to the memory of the War of Independence veteran Bir Shreshtha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman to mark the anniversary of his 54th martyrdom...