12 firms seek digital bank licence
Twelve entities have applied to Bangladesh Bank for licences to establish digital banks, as the central bank moves ahead with plans to introduce fully branchless banking in the country...
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JU hosts seminar on digital content, ethics
A seminar titled Digital Contents: Information, Risk and Ethics was held at Jahangirnagar University at Savar in Dhaka on Thursday, focusing on the ethical challenges and risks associated with the growing influence of digital information...
HC clears DSE director Minhaz of DSA charges
The High Court on Thursday acquitted Dhaka Stock Exchange director Minhaz Mannan Emon of defamation charges filed under the now-abolished Digital Security Act (DSA), 2018.
Digital literacy empowers marginalised communities
Jaba Rani Chowdhury, a college student, had stopped using Facebook because of online bullying, but Grameenphone鈥檚 Digital Inclusion for Marginalised Communities project helped her return to the social media platform by teaching her how to report and block online abusers and how to protect her privacy...
EU accuses Meta, TikTok of breaking digital content rules
The EU accused Meta and TikTok on Friday of breaking the bloc鈥檚 digital content rules, putting the companies at risk of hefty fines...
BNP activists lock UP office in Rajshahi over appointment dispute
A group of Bangladesh Nationalist Party activists on Thursday locked the Chandar Union Council office in Tanore upazila of Rajshahi after driving the council chair out of the office over the appointment of a Union Digital Centre entrepreneur...
AKIJ Resource to launch Islamic digital bank
AKIJ Resource has announced plans to launch Bangladesh鈥檚 first Shariah-based digital bank, aiming to fill the void in Islamic banking created after Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 move to merge five struggling Islamic banks...
GP, Titas Gas to drive digital transformation
Grameenphone partnered with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC to accelerate Titas Gas鈥檚 digital transformation and enhance its operational efficiency through advanced connectivity and smart digital solutions, said a press release...
Transactions thru cards surge by 172pc in 5yrs
Card-based transactions in Bangladesh have surged by 172 per cent over the past five years, driven by growing consumer confidence in digital payments, rapid expansion of e-commerce, and widespread adoption of point-of-sale (POS) and online payment systems...
Digital tech can boost creative book industry: workshop
Sales experts, book publishers and a journalist on Monday said that digital technology was not detrimental to the creative book industry, but rather helpful as creative digital marketing could improve the industry...
Convictions, cases under 8聽 sections of DSA to be nullified
The interim government on Thursday approved a proposal to amend the 鈥楥yber Security Ordinance 2025鈥�, under which all cases and convictions under eight sections of the now-repealed 鈥楧igital Security Act 2018鈥� will be nullified.
PBIL, ShareTrip launch digital innovation for travellers
Prime Bank Investment PLC and ShareTrip Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to bridge the worlds of investment and travel, making investing easier, smarter, and more aligned with the lifestyle goals of modern consumers...
BRAC Bank trains 30 women entrepreneurs with digital business skills
BRAC Bank, in collaboration with Bangladesh Open Source Network, has organised a three-day training programme in Narsingdi for 30 women entrepreneurs, equipping them with digital skills to accelerate business growth...
Safe digital world for youth, children demanded
Rights activists at a discussion on Sunday urged authorities to ensure the safety of children and youth in the digital space, saying that increasing harassment and violence online were deterring them from expressing their views...
Experts call for supportive policies for digital banking
Experts at a discussion on Thursday laid emphasis on formulating supportive policies, increasing trust among users and ensuring adequate infrastructure for fully capitalized the promising potential of digital banking.
Southeast Bank holds 30th AGM
Southeast Bank PLC on Wednesday held its 30th annual general meeting on digital platform, said a press release...
Application date for digital bank extended
Bangladesh Bank has extended its deadline for submitting applications for establishing digital banks till November 2...
Sonali Life, MILVIK sign deal for digital health services
Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited, one of the leading 4th generation life insurance companies in Bangladesh, has entered into a strategic agreement with MILVIK Bangladesh, a renowned digital telemedicine service provider...
Toffee users can pay from mobile balance
Toffee, Bangladesh鈥檚 leading digital entertainment platform powered by Banglalink, has introduced a new payment option that makes subscribing easier than ever. From now on, users can seamlessly purchase their Toffee subscriptions with Banglalink mobile balance, making the process more convenient and hassle-free...
HSBC, CPA launch digital port payments
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh in partnership with the Chittagong Port Authority recently introduced a fully automated, real-time port payment system aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, security and convenience for the country鈥檚 maritime stakeholders...
Promoting digital literacy
INTERNATIONAL Literacy Day 2025 was observed on September 8 under the theme 鈥楶romoting literacy in the digital era.鈥� This theme resonates deeply with Bangladesh鈥檚 aspirations of becoming a Smart Nation by 2041. Literacy is no longer confined to the ability to read and write words on paper. In the 21st century, it encompasses the skills required to critically engage...
Building rights-based data protection regime
IN AN increasingly digital Bangladesh, the urgency of establishing a comprehensive data protection regime cannot be overstated. Every day, millions of citizens share personal data with government agencies, banks, telecommunication companies, healthcare providers, and private online platforms. This information ranges from national identity card details to financial...
Bangladesh Bank again calls for applications for digital bank
Bangladesh Bank has once again invited applications from investors to establish the country鈥檚 first digital banks, with an aim of ensuring faster and more accessible financial services through a fully branchless model...
BB doubles capital requirement for digital banks to Tk 300cr
The Bangladesh Bank on Sunday raised the minimum paid-up capital requirement for a digital bank to Tk聽300 crore, more than double the previous threshold...
BRAC Bank, MetLife launch digital insurance
BRAC Bank has partnered with MetLife Bangladesh to introduce digital life and health insurance services through its digital banking app Astha, said a press release...
Reimagining media landscape
THE year 2024 marked one of the most dramatic political shifts in Bangladesh鈥檚 recent history. The fall of Sheikh Hasina鈥檚 long-serving government, after more than a decade in power, was greeted with optimism among citizens, civil society, and particularly journalists who had long struggled under restrictive media laws. The Digital Security Act (2018), later repackaged...
Child safety demands stronger digital laws
AS BANGLADESH moves deeper into the digital age, the internet has become both a playground and a battleground for the country鈥檚 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 鈥� ranging from online...
Bangladesh sees rapid rise in digital payments
Cashless payments in Bangladesh have experienced remarkable growth in recent years, fuelled by the rapid adoption of credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, and app- and QR code-based payment systems...
Lack of awareness hurdle to ensuring traceability: experts
Lack of awareness about digital product passports, the latest European Union regulations and circular supply chains among the country鈥檚 manufacturers, especially small and medium-sized ones, is a significant challenge in ensuring traceability of exportable goods, said experts...
NRB Bank celebrates 12th anniv
NRB Bank PLC has completed its 12th year of operations with accelerating growth through digital innovation, said a press release...
