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Trade through Benapole port to remain off on Thursday, Friday

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Import and export trade through the country's largest land port Benapole will remain suspended on Thursday and Friday on the occasion of Christmas and the weekend, officials said Wed... Read More


Severe cold cripples daily life in Chuadanga

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Residents of the southwestern district of Chuadanga are grappling with reducing temperatures as dense fog and chilling winds disrupt daily life. Despite clear skies in the morning, ... Read More


Ferry movement on Paturia-Daulatdia route suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Ferry movement on the Paturia-Daulatdia river route was suspended early this morning due to dense fog, disrupting communication with the southern districts of the country. Banglades... Read More


VAT exemption on Metro Rail extended till June 2026

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The government has extended the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on Metro Rail services until June 30, 2026, aiming to promote the use of the country's modern, environmentally friendl... Read More


NBR cuts customs duty on date imports ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The government has reduced customs duty on the import of dates by 40 percent ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to ensure adequate supply and keep prices within the purchasin... Read More


EBL wins ICMAB Bronze Award

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has won the Bronze Award in the Private Commercial Bank category at the ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2025, in recognition of its significant contribution to the ... Read More


IFIC Bank holds awareness workshop on AML, CFT compliance for board members

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- IFIC Bank PLC organized an Awareness Workshop on Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism AML and CFT compliance for the members of the Bank's Board of Director... Read More


Jamuna Bank signs corporate deal with Best Western Plus Bay Hills, Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a corporate agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills, Cox's Bazar on December 9, 2025 at Jamuna Bank Tower, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, according to a press releas... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds 92nd meeting of its board of directors

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The 92nd Meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Wednesday, according to a press release. Mr. Humayun Kabir, Chairman of the Board of Directors, among th... Read More


Hindu groups protest outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata

Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- Hindu nationalist organisations staged another demonstration outside Bangladesh's Deputy High Commission in Kolkata on Tuesday, but police intercepted them before reaching the missio... Read More