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Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Neelima Resort and Tours

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Shimanto Bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neelima Resort and Tours at the bank's Head Office, according to a press release. As part of this agreemen... Read More


Jhut warehouse gutted in Gazipur fire

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A fire gutted a jhut (garment waste) warehouse in Salna area of Gazipur on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at the jhut warehouse around 12:30 pm and engulfed the adjoining house... Read More


Mobile phone prices set to fall as NBR slashes import duty

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has slashed customs duty on imported mobile phones by 60 per cent aimed at keeping handset prices within the purchasing capacity of consumers amid... Read More


Van driver killed after being hit by truck in Dhaka's Jurain

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A van driver was killed early Monday after being hit by a speeding truck while crossing the road in Balur Maidan area of Jurain under Shyampur Police Station in Dhaka. The accident ... Read More


1000th board meeting of Agrani Bank held

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The 1000th Board Meeting of Agrani Bank PLC was held on 13 January 2026 at the board room of Agrani Bank's Head Office, according to a press release. The meeting was presided by Sye... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank inaugurates workshop on general banking management

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A 3-day training workshop titled 'General Banking Management' at Al-Arafah Islami Bank has begun at the bank's training institute, according to a press release. Managing Director an... Read More


BRAC Bank distributes over 62,000 winter clothes across Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- BRAC Bank has distributed more than 62,000 winter clothes nationwide to support marginalised communities affected by extreme cold, according to a press release. As part of the initi... Read More


Pubali Bank achieves record-breaking financial performance in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Pubali Bank PLC opened a new era in the country's banking sector by achieving record-breaking financial performance in 2025, according to a press release. Driven by sustainable grow... Read More


Youth loses leg in landmine blast along Teknaf Border

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- A young man lost his right leg in a landmine explosion along the Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar on Monday. The incident occurred around 10:30 am in the Hauserdip area of the Hoikkhong... Read More


Youth found dead in Dhaka's Kuril

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The body of an unidentified young man, aged over 20, was recovered from a footpath behind the BRTA counter on Kuril Biswa Road in Dhaka on Monday. Pedestrians took the youth to Dhak... Read More