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NCC Bank observes Financial Literacy Day 2026

Dhaka, March 3 -- With the objective of strengthening financial inclusion across the country, NCC Bank observed Financial Literacy Day 2026 under the theme 'Let Safe Cashless Transactions Begin with F... Read More


91st meeting of Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank held

Dhaka, March 3 -- The 91st meeting of Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIBPLC) was held on Monday at the Board meeting room of the Corporate Head Office of the bank, accor... Read More


Japan provides $1.4m to support Rohingya children in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 2 -- Japan has signed a new agreement with Unicef, providing $1.4 million to deliver life-saving support to Rohingya refugee children and their families in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char. T... Read More


British air base in Cyprus hit by suspected drone strike

Dhaka, March 2 -- Britain's Royal Air Force base Akrotiri in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike overnight, causing limited damage and no casualties, Cypriot authorities and the UK's Ministry o... Read More


Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone attack

Dhaka, March 2 -- Saudi Arabia's state oil giant Aramco shut its Ras Tanura refinery following a drone strike, an industry source said on Monday, after Tehran launched strikes across the region in res... Read More


Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi to stay open Monday, citizens urged to prioritise safety

Dhaka, March 2 -- The Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi will remain open on Monday, but Bangladeshi citizens have been urged to prioritise their safety and stay in secure locations amid the prevailing s... Read More


Absentia funeral held at DU for Khamenei

Dhaka, March 2 -- A group of students at Dhaka University offered an absentia funeral prayer for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli attack. The funeral was o... Read More


Gold prices rise again in local market

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Gold prices in the local market have been increased again, with the price of the highest quality 22-carat gold rising by Tk 4,374 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 265,414, according to... Read More


Man dies in AC explosion in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- A man succumbed to burn injuries following an air conditioner explosion at a house in Narinda, Old Dhaka. The deceased, Mohammad Selim (33), passed away around 10:40 pm on Friday at... Read More


EBL to support Footsteps to establish specialized libraries for children with special needs

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has announced a strategic partnership with Footsteps Bangladesh under its flagship project "Project Britto", to establish specialized libraries for children wi... Read More