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DU metro rail station to remain closed for two hours for Book Fair Inauguration

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The metro rail station at Dhaka University (DU) will remain closed for two hours on Thursday (today), centring the inauguration of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair by Prime Minister Tariqu... Read More


PM hands over Ekushey Padak to nine individuals, one organisation

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday handed over the country's second-highest civilian award, the Ekushey Padak, to nine distinguished individuals and one organisation in recogn... Read More


Sweden funds UNFPA to expand reproductive health services for vulnerable groups

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The Government of Sweden has provided 10 million Swedish Krona (approximately Tk 128 million) to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh to strengthen access to inte... Read More


DMTCL bans unauthorised content creation inside Metrorail premises, trains

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has imposed a ban on all types of video recording and content creation inside Metrorail station premises and trains without prior permissio... Read More


Bagerhat's Akram acquitted in war crimes case as top court overturns verdict

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain of Bagerhat, overturning his imprisonment until death in a 1971 war crimes case. The five-member bench, led b... Read More


Sarwar given charge as DMP commissioner

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Md Sarwar, Additional Commissioner (Admin) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), will carry out the responsibilities of DMP commissioner until the announcement of a regular appoint... Read More


BGMEA accords reception to newly-elected ministers, MPs from apparel sector

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday accorded a reception to its members who have been elected ministers, state ministers and Members of the... Read More


BRAC Bank's 'Astha' app records Tk 2.37 trillion in digital transactions in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- BRAC Bank's digital banking platform 'Astha' has recorded BDT 237,000 crore (Tk 2.37 trillion) in transaction volume in 2025, serving more than 12 lakh customers. 'Astha' App now pr... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds 143rd meeting of its executive committee

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The 143rd Meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Thursday at the bank's Head Office premises, according to a press release. The meeting was presided ov... Read More


NRBC Bank observes 'Remittance Service Month' during Holy Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- NRBC Bank PLC is observing the holy month of Ramadan as a 'Special Remittance Service Month' to encourage expatriates to send remittances through formal banking channels and to furth... Read More