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BIMSTEC plans cooperation on space technology among member countries

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- BIMSTEC decides to establish a Working Group on Space Cooperation to develop an Action Plan for cooperation in space applications and technologies. Advertisement Highlighting th... Read More


Mohammad Rafiqul Islam joins UCB as DMD and COO

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Mohammad Rafiqul Islam joined United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 November 2026. With nearly 29 year... Read More


IPDC Finance and Bhumijo partner to improve public sanitation in Dhaka

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- IPDC Finance PLC. has partnered with social enterprise Bhumijo to support the operation and maintenance of six public toilets across Dhaka, improving access to clean, safe and hy... Read More


AB Bank disburse agricultural loans in Sirajganj

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- AB Bank PLC has disbursed agricultural loans to marginal farmers in Sadar Upazila, Sirajganj. The loans were disbursed to the farmers at a program held at the Sirajganj Upazila ... Read More


931st EC meeting of Shahjalal Islami Bank held

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- The 931st meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB PLC) was held on 04th November 2026 at the Corporate Head Office of the Bank. Advertisement ... Read More


Ctg homemaker wins household goods after buying Walton fridge

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Ashma Sultana Rima, a homemaker from Chandgaon Residential Area in Chattogram, was awarded a houseful of electronics and home appliances for free after she had purchased a Walton... Read More


Midland Bank signs agreement with BRAC IT for Technology Collaboration

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Midland Bank PLC (MDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC IT Services Limited (BRAC IT) on November 04, 2026, for potential collaboration in software developmen... Read More


Bangladesh-US trade hits $12.67b as imports surge

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh's merchandise trade with the United States reached $12.67 billion in FY26, with imports from the US rising sharply to narrow the country's trade surplus, Speaker Hafiz... Read More


BB allows foreign currency accounts for money changers

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed authorised dealer (AD) banks to offer foreign currency (FC) custodial account facilities to licensed money changers to ensure secure cash man... Read More


Mobile operators seek further cuts in spectrum renewal fees

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Mobile telecom operators have called on the government to further rationalise spectrum renewal fees and associated charges, saying high spectrum costs are putting pressure on the... Read More