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BERC slashes furnace oil price by Tk 16

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of furnace oil by Tk 15.90 per litre, setting the new rate at Tk 70.10, down from Tk 86. The revised ... Read More


DU VC Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan resigns

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan has resigned from his post. He formally handed over the resignation letter to Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haq M... Read More


BB cuts down-payment requirement to 1.0pc

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Current 2.0-percent mandatory down payment to get default loans regularised has been halved in a latest government measure to stem non-performing loan (NPL) buildup in Bangladesh's b... Read More


Shaping a human-centric future for AI

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of Sta... Read More


Election & rebuilding post-July Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist party (BNP) has won a landslide majority in the country's election held on February 12, 2026, following an uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh H... Read More


Industry sees big 6.97pc growth in Q1 FY26

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh's industrial sector saw a strong recovery in the first quarter of FY26, driven by robust growth in construction, mining, and manufacturing activities. According to the la... Read More


150 mmcfd gas supply disruption likely

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- A key floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operated by US-based Excelerate Energy will suspend regasified fuel supply for 48 hours from February 23 to February 25 to carry o... Read More


BSFF signs MoU with Thailand's TFM on development of aquaculture sector

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) and Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) teamed up to strengthen long-term collaboration to facilitate the sustainable develo... Read More


Nation observes Amar Ekushey with solemnity

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The nation on Saturday observed Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day with solemnity and quiet pride, marking the 74th anniversary of the historic 1952 Language Movement... Read More


Prime Bank partners with Wecon Properties Ltd to offer special benefits for home loan customers

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with one of the country's leading real estate companies, Wecon Properties Ltd. The agreement was formally signed... Read More