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FIFA World Cup 2026 spurs uneven flight demand across host cities

Bangladesh, June 10 -- The tournament, scheduled across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be the first World Cup hosted by three nations. It will also feature an expanded 48-tea... Read More


Bangladesh economy surpasses USD 500b GDP milestone

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Bangladesh's economy has crossed the USD 500 billion mark for the first time in fiscal year 2025-26, supported by steady growth in agriculture and services, according to provisi... Read More


AKIJ Resource enters healthcare sector with AKIJ Mediplex

Bangladesh, June 10 -- AKIJ Resource has officially entered Bangladesh's healthcare sector with the launch of its first diagnostic center, AKIJ Mediplex, in the capital's Mirpur-10 areas. The facilit... Read More


Gold prices fall again

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced for the second time this month, as the Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) adjusted rates following a decline in local bullion pr... Read More


India plans 11 new land ports

Bangladesh, June 10 -- India has announced plans to establish 11 new land ports along its international borders over the next two to three years, expanding its cross-border trade infrastructure and di... Read More


PM set for daylong Cox's Bazar visit on June 13

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to undertake a daylong official visit to Cox's Bazar on June 13, with a packed program covering infrastructure, environmental and comm... Read More


Air Canada pilot accused of flying without proper license for 17 years

Bangladesh, June 10 -- 59-year-old Geoffrey Wall from Ontario, who had been with Air Canada for 27 years since 1998, is accused of forging his credentials since 2009, when he was promoted to captain. ... Read More


Prime Bank hosts youth empowering program at DIU

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Prime Bank PLC has organized the second season of its "PrimeAcademia Empowering Youth" program in collaboration with the Career Development Center (CDC) and the DIU Finance Club... Read More


AKM Tareq Joins MTB as DMD

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has appointed AKM Tareq as Deputy Managing Director and Head of its Branch Banking Division, the bank said in a statement. Tareq brings nearly three... Read More


Malaysia brand values rise, Petronas maintains top position

Bangladesh, June 10 -- Malaysia's top brands recorded steady growth in 2026, with total brand value rising 5 percent to USD 62.2 billion, according to Brand Finance's latest Malaysia 100 report. Petr... Read More