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Private-bank seniors being hired to fill public banks' MD posts

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- A plan is under active consideration of the government to appoint private commercial banks' senior executives as managing directors in state-owned commercial banks in a manageme... Read More


Nationalist ICT Forum announces 103-member committee

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The Nationalist ICT Forum (NICTF) has announced its 103-member full committee, pledging to work towards ending fascist influence in the country's information and communication t... Read More


Bangladesh, Algeria sign MoU on cooperation in hydrocarbons

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh and Algeria on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of hydrocarbon to ensure Bangladesh's energy security. Power, Energy and Mine... Read More


From roadside stalls to food processors, registration, licences made mandatory from Nov 1

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has made registration and licensing mandatory for specified categories of food businesses and products from November 1, 2026, aiming ... Read More


175,000 tonnes US wheat arrive in Chattagram

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Nearly 175,000 tonnes of US wheat have arrived in Chattogram as part of Bangladesh's latest purchase of 220,000 metric tonnes, supporting the country's food security and strengt... Read More


Massive nationwide excavation project prepared for water conservation, navigability restoration

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- Bangladesh's largest canal excavation project involving Tk 69.69 billion is going to be launched for water conservation and navigability restoration across the country, official... Read More


Govt declares betel leaf exporters' association dormant over irregularities

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The government has declared Bangladesh Betel Leaf Exporters Association dormant over allegations of anti-competitive practices, extortion and regulatory non-compliance, citing a... Read More


Ctg seaport's all terminals being rail-connected for smooth cargo freight

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- All terminals of Chattogram seaport are getting rail-connected as part of government target of modal shift of freight transportation from road to rail for smooth and cheaper car... Read More


EU invites Bangladesh to share success story in preferential market access

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The European Union (EU) has invited Bangladesh to share its experience in leveraging preferential market access to boost exports and socioeconomic development at a high-level ev... Read More


BFIU tightens anti-money laundering rules for insurers

Bangladesh, Oct. 21 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has issued fresh instructions to insurance companies to strengthen safeguards against money laundering, terrorist financing and... Read More