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Nazia Kabir joins Prime Bank as first female independent director

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Prime Bank PLC has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of Nazia Kabir as the first female Independent Director, according to a press statement Thursday. Kabir, ... Read More


Interim govt failed to ensure safe roads: Ilias Kanchan

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Ilias Kanchan, the founder and chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa), on Thursday expressed concern that although five months have passed since the formation of the interim governm... Read More


It's official: Hamza Choudhury to play for Bangladesh National Football Team

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Hamza Choudhury has finally received clearance to play for the Bangladesh national football team in the red-and-green jersey. The English Premier League player now faces no hurdles i... Read More


Three robbers surrender after attempted heist at Rupali Bank in Keraniganj

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- Three robbers, who entered a branch of Rupali Bank at Zinjira in Keraniganj, have surrendered to law enforcement agencies. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. T... Read More


RHRN Youth Festival celebrates youth empowerment and collective action

Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- BRAC's Social Empowerment and Legal Protection Programme (SELP) hosted a "Right Here Right Now (RHRN)" Youth Festival on Wednesday (December 18) at Aloki in Tejgaon, Dhaka, according... Read More


Crown Cement holds AGM, okays 21pc cash dividend

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The shareholders of Crown Cement have approved a 21 per cent cash dividend for the year ended 30 June 2024, as recommended by the board of directors. The approval was given during th... Read More


Maulana Zubair's followers demand ban on Maulana Saad's group

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The followers of Maulana Zubair on Wednesday demanded that the government ban the followers of Maulana Muhammad Saad Kandhalvi of the Tablighi Jamaat, barring them from organising th... Read More


35 high-rise buildings in Florida are sinking: Study

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways, in some cases because of nearby construction, accor... Read More


Let's Talk Mental Health transforms mental health support in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Let's Talk Mental Health (LTMH) is transforming mental health awareness and support in Bangladesh, raising $70,000 this year through grants, corporate social responsibility (CSR) fun... Read More


Asif Nazrul says remittance inflow grows after fall of Hasina

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said Bangladesh has witnessed an increasing trend in remittance inflows after the fall of the government led b... Read More