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Speaker expunges own 'dark chapter' remark over Mamunul Haque

Dhaka, June 21 -- In a rare instance, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad expunged his own remark, 'dark chapter' of a person's life, alongside comments made by a BNP lawmaker regarding Hefazat-e-Islam leader M... Read More


Govt strengthening online one-stop investment services: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, June 21 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today (Sunday) said that the government is strengthening efforts to introduce a centralized online one-stop investment service to create a ... Read More


RTGS crosses million-monthly transaction mark in 2025

Dhaka, June 21 -- Bangladesh's real-time gross settlement (RTGS) system achieved a major milestone in 2025, processing more than one million transactions a month on average for the first time since it... Read More


Govt seeks $5.15b from ADB for 29 development projects

Dhaka, June 21 -- The government has drawn up a pipeline of 29 development projects, seeking financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) over the next two years as it looks to sustain infrastructu... Read More


BTMA seeks retention of 30pc value-addition rule

Dhaka, June 21 -- The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) on Saturday urged the government to retain the existing 30 per cent value-addition requirement for the country's readymade garment (RM... Read More


Govt to buy 2 more LNG cargoes from spot market in July

Dhaka, June 21 -- The government has decided to buy two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market in July to meet the mounting domestic demand amid the falling trend of the global ... Read More


Bengal Commercial Bank starts 'Entrepreneurship Development Program' with Bangladesh Bank in Bogura

Dhaka, June 21 -- Bengal Commercial Bank has inaugurated a month-long training program with Bangladesh Bank to enhance the skills and business strength of the entrepreneurs in the Micro, Cottage, Smal... Read More


PM arrives in Malaysia on first official overseas visit

Dhaka, June 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday night on his maiden overseas visit since taking office, undertaking the two-day trip at the invitation of his Malaysia... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank's agent banking discussion meeting and courtyard gathering held

Dhaka, June 21 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, the country's leading Sharia-compliant bank, organized a discussion and courtyard meeting with the owners of 21 agent outlets, managers of 14 link branches... Read More


Padma Barrage project approved after comprehensive evaluation: Water Resources Minister

Dhaka, June 21 -- The proposed Padma Barrage Project has undergone extensive technical scrutiny over several decades and remains a highly important and feasible initiative for Bangladesh's long-term w... Read More