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Islami Bank regains customer trust amid remarkable growth in post-uprising era: Omar Faruk Khan, MD and CEO

Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- After changing leadership in August 2024, Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has achieved extraordinary growth, significantly increasing its customer base and deposits while paying off all ... Read More


Back from the brink

Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- Over the 36 days that it spanned, the July Uprising that uprooted the authoritarian regime of the Awami League last year didn't quite have the fate of the country's banking sector v... Read More


The climate crisis in South Asia: The future of statehood and transboundary rivers

Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- South Asia will be one of the worst affected regions in the climate crisis. Melting Himalayan glaciers in Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and India will contribute to rising sea levels and ... Read More


The blend of impulsiveness and understated abstraction

Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- To discern the unique signature of artist Tajuddin Ahmed, who has resided in Toronto since 2008, it is essential to examine his current artistic practice within the framework of the... Read More


Chilling Memories of November 1971

Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- A few evenings ago I was sitting in the Shahabuddin Park, deep in thought. My hands were holding either side of my face when an elderly man came up and put his hand on my shoulder a... Read More


Sribanglapal

Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- Two weeks ago, I wrote a column in these pages using the term "Banglanesia" to metaphorically describe the connections between the Bangladesh uprising of 2024 and the Indonesian one... Read More


Implement MSP, Compensate Farmers, Ghulam Hassan Mir to Omar Abdullah Govt

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- Former Minister and Apni Party leader Ghulam Hassan Mir on Friday said that the Omar Abdullah government should implement a minimum support price (MSP) and compensate affected fa... Read More


Surinder Choudhary along with Sakeena Itoo visit DH Pora Kulgam, lay foundation stone of Rest House

Kulgam, Sept. 19 -- Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, along with Minister for Education, Health and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo on Friday visited Damhal Hanji Pora and laid foundation stone ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah reviews functioning of Industries & Commerce Department

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- Industrial growth must translate into jobs and livelihoods for youth and artisans: CM Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on friday directed the Industries & Commerce Department to ado... Read More


YJKPC President Mudasir Karim Calls for Urgent Action on Drug Rehabilitation in Srinagar

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- Youth JK Peoples Conference (YJKPC) President Mudasir Karim has raised serious concern over the rising drug addiction crisis in Srinagar, stressing that while the police have don... Read More