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UCB signs MoU with IVY Decarb Marketplace SL to net zero carbon emission

Dhaka, May 7 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IVY Decarb Marketplace SL (IVY) under the theme, "Partnering for a Sustainable NZCE (Net Zero Carbo... Read More


Government wants to increase tax collection, not tax rates: Titumir

Dhaka, May 7 -- The government does not want to increase tax rates to boost tax collection; rather, it wants to increase the volume of revenue collection, said Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minis... Read More


No possibility of pushback into Bangladesh after BJP's win in West Bengal: Salahuddin

Dhaka, May 6 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said he does not see any possibility of "pushback" into Bangladesh following the victory of the BJP in West Bengal elections. "Despite this... Read More


Saudi crude oil shipment arrives at Kutubdia, Eastern Refinery set to go online

Dhaka, May 6 -- A Marshall Islands-flagged tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia has arrived at the Kutubdia channel. The vessel, MT Ninemia, reached the channel around 12:15 ... Read More


USF to honour slain Bangladeshi students Bristy and Limon with posthumous doctoral degrees

Dhaka, May 6 -- The University of South Florida (USF) on Tuesday announced that will award posthumous doctoral degrees to Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, two Bangladeshi students who were murdered last... Read More


Sonali Bank holds workshop on resolution of audit objections

Dhaka, May 6 -- Sonali Bank PLC arranged a training workshop on resolution of audit objections, according to a press release. The workshop was held at the bank's head office conference room on Wednes... Read More


Mango harvesting begins in Satkhira

Dhaka, May 5 -- Mango harvesting officially began in Satkhira on Tuesday, with fresh produce arriving in local markets. Acting Deputy Commissioner Bishnupada Pall formally inaugurated the harvesting ... Read More


No load-shedding for a week as power supply meets demand

Dhaka, May 5 -- The country experienced no load-shedding for a week as electricity generation consistently matched demand, according to official data covering the period from April 27 to May 3. Favou... Read More


Man killed after being hit by truck while crossing road in Rajshahi

Dhaka, May 5 -- A man was killed after being hit by a truck in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi district on Tuesday. The accident occurred around 7:00 am in the Biraldaha Mazar area on the Rajshahi-Dhaka h... Read More


Lightning strike kills woman in Magura

Dhaka, May 5 -- A 22-year-old woman died after being struck by lightning in Mohammadpur upazila of Magura district on Monday. The deceased was identified as Maria, daughter of Dabir Sheikh of Lankarc... Read More