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Bangladesh Bank simplifies overseas money transfer for language courses

Dhaka, May 22 -- The Bangladesh Bank has simplified the process to send money for students studying in language education courses abroad. The Foreign Exchange Policy Department of the central bank is... Read More


Mahfuj Alam apologises for divisive remarks

Dhaka, May 22 -- Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam has apologised for past remarks that he said may have caused division among patriotic forces. In a Facebook post on Thursday, he wrote, "I sincerely a... Read More


Govt floats tender to buy one spot LNG cargo in 2nd week of July

Dhaka, May 22 -- State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated a fresh tender to purchase one spot LNG cargo during the second week of July to feed growing demand in gas-guzzling... Read More


Prime Bank partners with Coracle GmbH to enhance outward remittance and visa support for Bangladeshi students pursuing education in Germany

Dhaka, May 22 -- Prime Bank PLC announced a strategic partnership with Coracle GmbH, a trusted provider of blocked account services in Germany, to simplify and expedite the visa application process fo... Read More


EBL declares 35pc dividend at its 33rd AGM

Dhaka, May 21 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has declared a 35 per cent dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2024, at its 33rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on digital platform today, May 21, 20... Read More


Bangladesh to introduce new banknotes before Eid

Dhaka, May 21 -- Bangladesh is set to introduce new banknotes with fresh designs, some of which will notably exclude the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman before Eid-ul-Azha. The new currency designs wi... Read More


Work with new enthusiasm forgetting past: Jahangir to RAB

Dhaka, May 21 -- Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) today called upon the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel to work with new passion forgetting the past. "Forget ... Read More


Govt to provide 30,000 tonnes of salt for Eid rawhide preservation

Dhaka, May 21 -- The government is expected to supply 30,000 tonnes of salt to help preserve the rawhide and skin of sacrificial animals across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. Commerce A... Read More


Pay salary or go to jail: Adviser to RMG owners

Dhaka, May 21 -- Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General M Sakhawat Hussain (retd) has asked the owners of the Ready Made Garment (RMG) factories to pay all dues of the workers by May 28. "Ot... Read More


DMP adopts zero tolerance against mob violence

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) adopted a 'zero-tolerance' policy against mob violence in the capital, said Deputy Commissioner of Ramna Division Masud Alam on Wednesday. Speakin... Read More