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No end in sight to BR's lingering manpower crisis

Dhaka, March 1 -- The long-standing manpower shortage that Bangladesh Railway (BR) is suffering from is unlikely to be resolved soon due to procedural complexities and a lack of visionary steps. The ... Read More


Beef, potato, chicken, pulses get costlier ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, March 1 -- With only one or two days left for the fasting month of Ramadan to begin, prices of beef, chicken, potato, a few pulses, riverine fish and vegetables witnessed a fresh hike last week... Read More


Prices of essentials rise in Ctg ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, March 1 -- The prices of essential commodities have marked a rise in the port city ahead of Ramadan. As retailers are hiking prices, the market monitoring teams are being active just ahead of ... Read More


Teletalk limping with 4G expansion to union levels

Dhaka, March 1 -- Teletalk, the state-run telecom operator, is encountering significant hurdles in its efforts to expand 4G mobile broadband services to union levels across Bangladesh. The Tk 29 bill... Read More


Azam Khan joins SAMAN Group as COO

Dhaka, March 1 -- Azam Khan has joined SAMAN Group as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with effect from March 1, 2025. Before joining SAMAN, he was serving with Mutual Trust Bank PLC since 2016, includi... Read More


Consensus Commission's talks with political parties soon: CA press secretary

Dhaka, March 1 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam today (Saturday) said the National Consensus Commission's dialogue with political parties will begin soon. "We hope the dialogue (betwe... Read More


BRAC Bank onboards talents for branch banking through the Young Leaders' Program

Dhaka, March 1 -- BRAC Bank has appointed 35 Management Trainees for its branch operations through its signature Talent Onboarding program, Young Leaders. This recruitment is part of BRAC Bank's stra... Read More


Social Islami Bank chairman donates Tk 3.6 million scholarship for Dhaka University students

Dhaka, March 1 -- Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) Chairman Professor Dr. M. Sadiqul Islam, FCMA, handed over a cheque of Tk 3.6 million (36 lakh) to Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz A... Read More


Moon sighted in country's sky, Ramadan begins Sunday

Dhaka, March 1 -- The moon of the holy month of Ramadan has been sighted in the sky of Bangladesh. As a result, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Sunday (March 2). The moon of Ramadan was sigh... Read More


ONE Bank opens 48th sub-branch at KAFCO Center

Dhaka, March 1 -- ONE Bank formally inaugurated its 48th Sub-Branch at KAFCO Center under Anowara Branch on February 27, 2025. Mr. Md. Zahidul Islam, Executive Vice President & In charge of Operation... Read More