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Inflation falls to 8.71pc in March

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh's inflationary pressure eased in March 2026 as food items showed a downward trend during the month. Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), came down to... Read More


No secret deal with US: Foreign Minister

Dhaka, April 5 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman today (Sunday) said that Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the United States, adding that whatever agreements exist have already been made p... Read More


Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport

Dhaka, April 5 -- Yemen's Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Saree, has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa, saying drones and cluster munitions were used. Provi... Read More


Rain, thundershowers likely in eight divisions

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes in parts of the country in 24 hou... Read More


Prime Bank becomes first in Bangladesh to disburse consumer loans against Treasury Bonds

Dhaka, April 5 -- Prime Bank PL.C has reached a major milestone by becoming the first bank in Bangladesh to offer a consumer loan secured against Treasury Bonds. According to a press release, this gr... Read More


Barrister Arman expresses concern over letting enforced disappearance ordinance lapse

Dhaka, April 5 -- Mir Ahmad Binquasem, a Member of Parliament for the Dhaka-14 constituency and a survivor of enforced disappearance, expressed deep concern in the Parliament on Sunday over a special ... Read More


Prime Bank announces 30pc dividend for 2025

Dhaka, April 5 -- Prime Bank PLC, a leading commercial Bank in the country, being committed to excellence and innovation, announced its annual dividend payment for the year 2025, according to a press ... Read More


EBL, Shanta Life launch Bancassurance products and services

Dhaka, April 5 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Shanta Life Insurance PLC have jointly launched bancassurance products and services, enabling customers to access life insurance solutions directly through... Read More


Standard Islami Bank launches financial inclusion and customer engagement campaign

Dhaka, April 5 -- Keeping the slogan 'Progress through Inclusion' at the forefront, to encourage financial inclusion of unbanked & marginalised people and strengthen relationships with customers, Stan... Read More


Tabith Awal & Nazneen Ahmad appointed as Directors of National Bank

Dhaka, April 5 -- Tabith Awal and Nazneen Ahmad have been appointed as members of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC. They were appointed as Directors by Bangladesh Bank on March 31, 2026, u... Read More