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Khaleda Zia's passing: Business leaders pay condolence visit to Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- A delegation of leading manufacturers and business leaders has paid a condolence visit to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to express sympathy over the death of former prime ministe... Read More


Parts of Bangladesh feel tremor as 5.4-magnitude quake strikes Assam

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck India's Assam early Monday, with tremors felt across Bangladesh and five other countries. According to the United States Geolo... Read More


NEIR rollout triggers protests; govt firmly rules out suspension

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Bangladesh's newly launched National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system has sparked widespread protests by mobile phone traders, leading to clashes on the streets of Dhaka. Wh... Read More


Experts warn of risks to economic growth despite stabilisation gains

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Experts warned on Sunday that while Bangladesh has achieved some level of macroeconomic stabilisation, the economy remains vulnerable to being trapped in a sub-optimal low-growth equi... Read More


911th Executive Committee meeting of Shahjalal Islami Bank held

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The 911th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB PLC) was held recently at the Corporate Head Office of the bank, according to a press release. Th... Read More


UCB posts landmark achievement in deposit mobilisation

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) posted a landmark achievement in deposit mobilization, setting a new standard in Bangladesh's banking industry at a time when the sector has been navi... Read More


Govt reverses cut in savings returns

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The government has backtracked on a decision taken last week to reduce returns on savings instruments, following criticism from various quarters. In a notification issued on Sunday, ... Read More


Export on decline, deeper dip in Dec

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Bangladesh's merchandise exports have been on the decline for five consecutive months to December when the dip was the deepest at 14.25 per cent year on year in terms of earning. The... Read More


BCB awaits ICC meeting after decision against playing World Cup in India

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is now awaiting a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after announcing it would not travel to India for the T20 World Cup. The IC... Read More


IBTRA's internship program inaugurated

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) inaugurated the 165th Internship Program on January 4, 2026. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank, inaugurated the pro... Read More