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Crypto payments and blockchain trade finance: where Bangladesh stands

Dhaka, May 18 -- Global trade finance is entering a new phase in which blockchain is no longer viewed only as a crypto currency technology, but as infrastructure for faster, cheaper, and more transpar... Read More


Litton, Mushfiq continue to build as Tigers' lead nears 250

Dhaka, May 18 -- Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim have continued to stretch Bangladesh's lead over Pakistan on Day 3 of the Sylhet Test. The Tigers started the day with the unfortunate dismissal of cap... Read More


CNG filling stations to operate nonstop for 13 days to ease Eid journey

Dhaka, May 18 -- The government has decided to keep CNG filling stations open 24 hours a day for 13 days to ensure a smooth journey for holidaymakers during Eid-ul-Adha. The decision has been taken a... Read More


Authorities keep approving 'unscientific' bus routes despite failures

Dhaka, May 18 -- The special committee responsible for approving bus route permits in Dhaka has continued allowing what transport experts describe as "unscientific" routes for both air-conditioned and... Read More


NOAB announces five-day Eid holiday

Dhaka, May 18 -- The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has announced a five-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha from May 26 to May 30. No newspapers will be published from May 27 to May 31, ... Read More


Call for raising awareness to curb LPG cylinder accidents

Dhaka, May 18 -- Speakers at a roundtable on Sunday expressed concern over the growing number of LPG cylinder-related accidents and subsequent casualties. Leaking of fuel from liquefied petroleum gas... Read More


BB reconstitutes board of ICB Islamic Bank

Dhaka, May 18 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reconstituted the board of ICB Islamic Bank PLC by appointing three independent directors in a move aimed at strengthening governance and oversight at the tro... Read More


Lankan conglomerate bets on Bangladesh's services market

Dhaka, May 18 -- Sri Lankan conglomerate Softlogic Group plans to enter Bangladesh's services sector with the acquisition of a life-insurance company and a hospital to begin with. Chairman of the gro... Read More


Tahoor offers special benefits to EBL women customers

Dhaka, May 18 -- Women Banking customers of Eastern Bank (EBL) will enjoy special benefits on products from Tahoor Studio, a leading lifestyle brand in the country, according to a press release. M. K... Read More


Citizens Bank holds training program on Islamic Banking Operations

Dhaka, May 18 -- Citizens Bank organized a training program on "Islamic Banking Operations" at its Training Academy recently, according to a press release. Mr. Alamgir Hossain, Managing Director of t... Read More