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BB cancels chief economist Akhter Hossain's contract

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has cancelled the contractual appointment of its Chief Economist Dr. Mohammad Akhter Hossain 10 months before the expiry of his tenure. Advertisement To th... Read More


13th international yarn, fabrics, accessories show kicks off in city

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The "13th Bangladesh Yarn, Fabrics and Accessories Show 2026" concurrently with the "Bangladesh TEXCHEM Expo 2026" kicked off in the city on Thursday. Advertisement The four-da... Read More


Beach cleaning campaign by Yamaha Riders Club in Cox's Bazar ahead of International Youth Day

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Ahead of International Youth Day, the Yamaha Riders Club (YRC) organized a beach cleaning campaign at Sugandha Point in Cox's Bazar, engaging around 400 Yamaha riders who partic... Read More


Govt to cut aromatic rice export quota amid soaring price in domestic market

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The government has moved to reduce or adjust previously approved export quotas for aromatic rice amid an unusual rise in domestic demand and prices. Advertisement The Ministry ... Read More


Agrani Bank official arrested over Tk 43.8m vault 'embezzlement' in Ctg

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- A bank official and another man have been handed over to police after more than Tk 43.8 million was allegedly embezzled from Agrani Bank's Laldighi East Corporate Branch in Chat... Read More


MoU signed to increase Bangladesh-Saudi flights

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand passenger and cargo air services. Advertisement Under the agreement, the number of permitt... Read More


Bajus raises gold price by Tk 1,633 per bhori

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has once again raised the price of gold in the local market, increasing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,633 per bhori to Tk 2,36,7... Read More


ICMAB inaugurates ESG Centre

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) inaugurated its ESG Centre on 11 August 2026, marking an important milestone in the Institute's commitment... Read More


Super Star Group launches Cancer Care Policy for distributors

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- Leading Bangladeshi industrial conglomerate Super Star Group (SSG) has taken a landmark step to ensure the health and financial security of its distributors. The company has bec... Read More


Agri carbon credit framework in the offing

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The government is formulating an agricultural carbon credit framework to lower carbon emissions in farming and gain financial benefits through carbon trading, officials say. Ad... Read More