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Midland Bank PLC launches women-centric savings schemes with digital banking convenience

Dhaka, June 9 -- Midland Bank PLC formally launched a range of new savings products specifically designed for women, aiming to foster disciplined saving habits and enhance financial security. The sche... Read More


ECNEC meeting underway with PM in chair

Dhaka, June 9 -- A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began on Tuesday morning at the... Read More


HC verdict on Supreme Court Secretariat stayed, appeal hearing set for June 16

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Supreme Court's Appellate Division has scheduled June 16 for the hearing of the state's appeal against a High Court verdict that ordered the establishment of an independent secret... Read More


Govt to review power grid security before nuclear launch

Dhaka, June 9 -- The government will scrutinise the existing electricity-transmission system before commissioning the country's lone nuclear power plant to avoid any disruption to power supply. Power... Read More


Bangladesh urges India to follow agreed mechanism for deporting any illegal migrants

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh urges India to follow the existing bilateral mechanism for the repatriation of any undocumented migrants instead of resorting to "push-ins" across the border. State Minist... Read More


Manufacturing, services growth pushes May PMI up

Dhaka, June 9 -- Private-sector activities accelerated sharply in May as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8, according to the PMI released on Monday. ... Read More


Bangladesh bat first in ODI series opener vs Australia

Dhaka, June 9 -- Australia have won the toss and asked Bangladesh to bat first in the opening match of the three-match ODI series in Dhaka on Tuesday. With this match, Australia is playing their firs... Read More


Allow shops to remain open until 10:00p, shop Owners Association urges govt

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has called upon the government to allow shops to remain open from 12:00pm to 10:00pm to help boost trading and support businesses facing mountin... Read More


Korean firms seek partnership in AI, ICT, cyber security, digital governance

Dhaka, June 9 -- Korean companies are keen to work in partnership with the public and private authorities in the country's various development activities including infrastructure, Artificial Intellige... Read More


Govt proposes up to 100pc hike in firearm licence fees

Dhaka, June 9 -- The government has proposed a significant increase in different categories of firearms licensing, renewal, delay and duplication fees, which are set to climb by up to 100 per cent und... Read More