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50th BCS preliminary exam on Jan 30

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The preliminary test for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service examination is to be held on Friday, Jan 30. The Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that the exam will be held in ei... Read More


2025 was 3rd-warmest year on record: Scientists

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period sin... Read More


Bank Asia, Bangladesh Bank organise training for SME entrepreneurs in Sylhet

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bank Asia PLC, in association with Bangladesh Bank, has organized a month-long 'Entrepreneurship Development Program' for SME entrepreneurs in Sylhet, according to a press release. ... Read More


BRAC Bank, MetLife Bangladesh reward Bancassurance campaign winners with Bangkok trips

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- BRAC Bank has recognised the top performers of its bancassurance campaign, 'Fly Bangkok with Banca', conducted in strategic partnership with MetLife Bangladesh, according to a press ... Read More


Islami Bank holds board meeting on Wednesday

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on Wednesday at Islami Bank Tower, according to a press release. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairma... Read More


Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Neelima Resort and Tours

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Shimanto Bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neelima Resort and Tours at the bank's Head Office, according to a press release. As part of this agreemen... Read More


Jhut warehouse gutted in Gazipur fire

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A fire gutted a jhut (garment waste) warehouse in Salna area of Gazipur on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at the jhut warehouse around 12:30 pm and engulfed the adjoining house... Read More


Mobile phone prices set to fall as NBR slashes import duty

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has slashed customs duty on imported mobile phones by 60 per cent aimed at keeping handset prices within the purchasing capacity of consumers amid... Read More


Van driver killed after being hit by truck in Dhaka's Jurain

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A van driver was killed early Monday after being hit by a speeding truck while crossing the road in Balur Maidan area of Jurain under Shyampur Police Station in Dhaka. The accident ... Read More


1000th board meeting of Agrani Bank held

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The 1000th Board Meeting of Agrani Bank PLC was held on 13 January 2026 at the board room of Agrani Bank's Head Office, according to a press release. The meeting was presided by Sye... Read More