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11pc of population at risk of arsenic contamination, says Fakhrul

Dhaka, June 30 -- Around 11 per cent of the country's population remains at risk of arsenic contamination, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and UNICEF's joint Multiple Indicator ... Read More


Inu jailed for 10 years in July uprising case

Dhaka, June 30 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday sentenced Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President and former information minister Hasanul Haq Inu to 10 years in prison. The verdict w... Read More


Prioritise natural resources regeneration in budget to make dev holistic

Dhaka, June 30 -- Environment experts, policymakers and civil society representatives on Monday called for restructuring the national budget to prioritise environmental sustainability alongside econom... Read More


United Finance PLC approves 10% cash dividend at its 37th Annual General Meeting

Dhaka, June 30 -- The 37th Annual General Meeting of United Finance PLC was held on 29 June 2026 in a hybrid format. The meeting was presided over by Najmul Hasan, Chairman of United Finance PLC. Moh... Read More


RAB conducts drive at 3 govt hospitals in city

Dhaka, June 30 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained 13 suspected brokers, including women, during a drive at three government hospitals in the capital. Deputy Commander of RAB-2, Squadron Lea... Read More


DU presents Tk 10.3b budget for FY27

Dhaka, June 30 -- Dhaka University authorities have presented Tk10.33 billion (Tk 1,033.21 crore) proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with more than half of the total allocation earmarked for... Read More


74th board meeting of SIBL Securities Limited- a subsidiary of SIBL

Dhaka, June 30 -- The 74th board meeting of SIBL Securities Limited-a subsidiary of Social Islami Bank PLC (a unit of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC), was held on 28 June 2026 at the Bank's head office. T... Read More


US Embassy Dhaka launches 'America Week 2026'

Dhaka, June 30 -- US Embassy Dhaka on Tuesday, announced the launch of America Week 2026, a seven-day, multi-city celebration in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, and Rajshahi honoring the 250th anniversary ... Read More


Mustafa Monwar laid to eternal rest in Banani

Dhaka, June 30 -- Celebrated artist, puppeteer and television pioneer Mustafa Monwar has been laid to rest at Banani Graveyard after thousands of admirers, colleagues and cultural figures paid their f... Read More


ICAB elects new president and four vice-presidents for 2026-2027

Dhaka, June 30 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has elected Sabbir Ahmed FCA as president and Neaz Mohammed FCA, Ala Uddin FCA, Asifur Rahman FCA, and Mohammad Redwanur R... Read More