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Iran keeps door open for diplomacy as Israel vows to press on with strikes

Dhaka, June 21 -- Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated further at the United Nations Security Council, where both nations exchanged heated accusations. Despite ongoing hostilities, Iran signaled... Read More


UIU students block road protesting expulsion of 26 final-year students

Dhaka, June 21 -- Students of United International University (UIU) staged a road blockade in Dhaka's Bhatara Natun Bazar area on Saturday morning, protesting the expulsion of 26 final-year honours st... Read More


Violence against children hit 'unprecedented levels' in 2024: UN

Dhaka, June 20 -- From Gaza to the Democratic Republic of Congo, violence against children in conflict zones reached "unprecedented levels" in 2024, a United Nations annual report said Thursday. "In 2... Read More


Historic gold for Alif in Archery Asia Cup

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh's Abdur Rahman Alif secured the gold medal in the men's recurve individual event at the Asia Cup Stage-2, defeating Japan's Miyata Gakuto 6-4 in a thrilling final held in ... Read More


Bangladesh, US reaffirm strategic cooperation

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh's National Security Adviser, Dr Khalilur Rahman, held a high-level meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the US State Department in Washington, D... Read More


NBR nears FY25 goal with 83pc collection

Dhaka, June 20 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has collected Tk 3,27,782 crore (Tk 3.28 trillion) in revenue during the first 11 months of the current 2024-25 fiscal year, achieving 83.10 perce... Read More


$1.5b aid to boost banking, climate, energy sectors

Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh is set to receive over $1.5 billion in financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank to reform its banking sector, boost climate resilience, a... Read More


EBL holds discussion with visiting French delegation

Dhaka, June 20 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) hosted a high-level delegation from the Regional Economic Department for India and South Asia, operating under the French Embassy in India.The visit marks a co... Read More


Dutch-Bangla Bank holds 29th AGM

Dhaka, June 20 -- Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday through a virtual platform under the Chairmanship of Sadia Rayen Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Director... Read More


Xiaomi Technologies to get insurance services from MetLife

Dhaka, June 20 -- Xiaomi Technologies Bangladesh Private Limited recently penned an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to provide insurance benefits to its employees.Under this agreement, employees of ... Read More