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Diarrhoea breaks out in Joypurhat; over 550 hospitalised in a week

Dhaka, March 21 -- Diarrhoea has broken out in the northern district of Joypurhat, sending more than 550 people to hospital over the past week. However, no deaths have been recorded during the period... Read More


We have high expectations in Test series against Sri Lanka: Hathurusingha

Dhaka, March 21 -- Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha believes his side stands a good chance to be a good contender in the World Test Championship if they can continue to keep their winning ... Read More


No terminal exams in class I-III: Primary and Mass Education Secretary

Dhaka, March 21 -- The government has decided that the students of class I to III will not have to appear in the first and second terminal examinations from this year, said Primary and Mass Education ... Read More


Verma reaffirms commitment to further strengthen India-Bangladesh tie

Dhaka, March 20 -- Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has underlined the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation between Bangladesh and India, and reaffirmed his commitment to furthe... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, March 20 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank's refinancing scheme for obtaining credit guarantee facilities aimed at supporting small-scale women entrepreneurs... Read More


UCB-upay co-branded prepaid card brings in lucrative discount offers to multiply happiness during Ramadan

Dhaka, March 20 -- Fast-growing mobile financial service provider upay has introduced an MFS co-branded prepaid card, in collaboration with United Commercial Bank PLC, offering a world of convenience ... Read More


BRAC Bank offers discounts at more than 1,000 outlets this Ramadan

Dhaka, March 20 -- BRAC Bank is offering amazing discounts at more than 1,000 partner outlets during this Ramadan. The bank's credit and debit cardholders will enjoy up to buy-one-get-four free Iftar... Read More


80 bank branches to distribute new notes from March 31 during Eid

Dhaka, March 20 -- A total of 80 branches of the country's various commercial banks will distribute new currency notes of Taka 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 in the city from March 31, marking the occasion of... Read More


Locals block Sylhet-Tamabil highway protesting rising road accidents

Dhaka, March 19 -- Traffic on Sylhet-Tamabil-Jaflong highway remained suspended since Tuesday morning as local people put up a barricade at Jaintia Gate protesting frequent road accidents on the highw... Read More


Samanta for taking comprehensive initiatives to prevent dengue

Dhaka, March 19 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Professor Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Tuesday laid emphasis on taking comprehensive initiatives to prevent dengue disease. "All relevant organisations... Read More