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PM announces plan for Tk 5 billion startup fund

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- On support for young entrepreneurs and talented youths, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is working on plans to launch a startup fund worth Tk 5 billion (Tk... Read More


Humaiun urges D-8 trade, investment, farming, visa waiver

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh on Saturday called for promoting trade and investment within the D-8, advancing contract farming and introducing visa waiver arrangements among member states to stren... Read More


DU, JnU, EWU among 10 dead in Cox's Bazar resort fire

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- Students of Dhaka University, Jagannath University and East West University are among those killed in a fire at TUPTUP Resto and Resort in Cox's Bazar.Tour Colleges The three b... Read More


EC to publish final updated voter list on Nov 25

Bangladesh, Oct. 17 -- The Election Commission (EC) will publish the updated final voter list on November 25 ahead of the upcoming local government elections. According to an EC Secretariat notice si... Read More


Bangladesh ranks 84th in Global Hunger Index 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh has ranked 84th in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, with a score of 19.2, placing the country in the "moderate" hunger category. The index assesses hunger and und... Read More


IMF satisfied with Bangladesh's economic progress since budget, says finance minister

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- he International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh's economic progress since the announcement of the national budget, Finance Minister Amir Khosru M... Read More


Govt moves to form RMG wage board amid Tk 30,000 wage demand

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- The government has asked owners and workers' organisations to nominate their respective representatives aiming to form wage board to review wages for the country's garment secto... Read More


Community Islamic holds 1st meeting of Shari'ah Supervisory Committee

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- The first meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of 'Community Islamic', the Islamic banking wing of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, was held on Wednesday afternoon at the... Read More


Walton Hi-Tech's 20th AGM held

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of the Bangladesh's leading publicly listed manufacturers of electronics, electrical and technology products, successfully held its 20th Annua... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds its Second Shariah Supervisory Committee meeting

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Modhumoti Bank PLC held its second Shariah Supervisory Committee meeting on October 14, 2026, at the bank's Head Office in Gulshan. The meeting was presided over by the Chairma... Read More