NCC Bank鈥檚 training in leadership dev begins
A four-day training programme titled 鈥楲eadership Development and Team Building鈥� for the bank officials were recently held at NCC Bank鈥檚 Learning and Development Centre...
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Ukraine acknowledges for first time Russia entered Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukraine acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday that Russia鈥檚 army has entered the Dnipropetrovsk region, a central administrative area previously spared from intense fighting...
Russia claims another village in Ukraine鈥檚聽Dnipropetrovsk region
The Russian army Monday claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine鈥檚聽Dnipropetrovsk region, moving deeper into Ukrainian territory as peace efforts stall...
Zelensky calls聽for Putin talks as peace efforts stall
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would be 鈥榯he most effective way forward鈥� amid stalled diplomatic attempts to end the war as he celebrated Ukraine鈥檚 Independence Day.
High NPLs, weak capital push banks into losses: BB
The country鈥檚 banking sector has been facing deepening crisis, as bad loans continue to soar, capital buffers shrink, and profitability slips into negative territory, according to Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 latest quarterly report for January鈥揗arch 2025...
Southeast Bank hosts training for SME entrepreneurs
Southeast Bank PLC, in partnership with the Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long entrepreneurship development programme for SME entrepreneurs under Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme, a project of the finance ministry, said a press release...
Open drains, manholes speak of criminal negligence
THIS is deplorable that the authorities continue to turn a blind eye to accidents caused by open drains, manholes and potholes. Footpaths and even roads in all cities are dangerously dotted with open manholes and drains. Accidents in such places make the headlines from time to time and yet, the problem persists without an effective remedy. A photograph that...
BMD predicts heavy rains in Ctg, three other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Sunday...
Trump warns Moscow of sanctions if Putin-Zelensky talks fail
US president Donald Trump said Friday he would make an 鈥榠mportant鈥� decision in two weeks on Ukraine peace efforts鈥攕pecifying that Moscow could face massive sanctions or he might do nothing.
ABTI opens 30-day foundation course
Agrani Bank Training Institute on Saturday commenced a 30-day foundation course for senior officers of 166th and 167th batches, said a press release...
Russia captures two villages in Donetsk
Russia on Saturday said its forces in east Ukraine had taken two villages in the Donetsk region, upping military pressure on the ground as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict.
Derailment in Dhaka disrupts rail communications
Derailment of a compartment of a passenger train near the airport station in the capital on Saturday disrupted rail communications between Dhaka and the rest of the country for about four and a half hours...
First security guarantees, then Putin summit: Zelensky
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agree security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops...
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...
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...
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks
Russia said on Wednesday it had to be part of any discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine and downplayed the likelihood of an imminent summit with president Volodymyr Zelensky, tempering hopes for a quick peace deal...
SEBPLC hosts bank training prog in Narayanganj
Under guidance of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit, Southeast Bank PLC as lead bank recently arranged a training programme on 鈥楶revention of money laundering and combating financing of terrorism鈥� in Narayanganj, said a press release...
Torrential Pakistan monsoon rains kill 20
More than 20 people were killed on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, leaving more than 400 dead...
Trump says Ukraine deal would help him 鈥榞et to heaven鈥�
Donald Trump said Tuesday that a Ukraine peace deal could boost his chances of getting to heaven 鈥� joking that his odds of making it through the pearly gates are currently low...
Global stocks cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates
European stock markets rose while Wall Street diverged on Tuesday as investors eyed signs of progress in talks to end Russia鈥檚 war in Ukraine...
Zelensky ready for meeting with Putin to end war
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he was willing to meet directly with his Russian counterpart to end the war.
Peace a distant prospect for Ukrainians despite Trump-Zelensky talks
In east Ukraine, where invading Russian forces are steadily gaining ground in costly metre-for-metre battles, Ukrainian troops holding the line see US president Donald Trump鈥檚 push for peace as a lost cause.
Putin, Zelensky set for peace summit after meetings with Donald Trump
Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv...
Zelensky warns against 鈥榬ewarding鈥� Russia
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said ahead of talks with Donald Trump on Monday that Russia should not be 鈥榬ewarded鈥� for its invasion, after the US leader pressed Ukraine to make concessions in exchange for peace...
JBPLC opens 25-day foundation training course
Janata Bank Staff College Dhaka on Monday began a 25-day foundation training course for officers of batch 10/25, said a press release...
Coding the 鈥榖anality of evil鈥�
ABOUT a month ago, a military training aircraft crashed onto Milestone School in Dhaka, killing 30 people, including many children, in a fiery explosion. When I saw the news, I fell into silence. But strangely, I noticed something: I didn鈥檛 feel the same deep shock I once would have. A few years ago, such a tragedy would have devastated me 鈥� I鈥檇 have spent the day in...
Fresh Pakistan monsoon rains kill 20, halt rescue efforts
Fresh torrential rains in northern Pakistan killed at least 20 people on Monday, local officials said, as the region is ravaged by an unusually intense monsoon season that has left more than 300 people dead in recent days...
Rains disrupt air, road travel in Mumbai
Heavy rains in Mumbai on Monday disrupted air and road travel, forcing nine flights to abort landing and perform a 鈥榞o-around鈥�, while one flight was diverted due to poor visibility and weather conditions, reports The Times of India...
European leaders to join Zelensky in US for Ukraine talks with Trump
European leaders will join聽Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Washington on Monday seeking an end to Moscow鈥檚 invasion, after President Donald Trump dropped his push for a ceasefire following an Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Two killed in train accident in two dists
Two people were killed after being run over by train in Rajshahi and Naogaon on Saturday...