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Dhaka protest demands judicial probe into Rangpur killings

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council on Saturday demanded a judicial inquiry into the killings of a teacher Ganapati Chakraborty and his family in Rangpur, alon... Read More


Kaptai dam's 16 gates opened early to ease lake pressure

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- The Kaptai dam in Rangamati has been opened to ease pressure from rising water in the lake. Advertisement All 16 gates were opened 6 inches each at 8:20pm on Saturday, releasin... Read More


No government can sustain without empowering local bodies: DSCC Administrator

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Saturday said the government can't sustain itself without strengthening local government bodies and the current ... Read More


IGP orders field police to fight crime with public participation

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has instructed field-level police officials to work with the people to prevent and combat crimes. Advertisement He gave t... Read More


Rupali Bank seeks Tk 50b lifeline

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- State-run Rupali Bank has sought Tk 50 billion in fresh capital support from the government after incurring a net loss of Tk 6.43 billion in the first seven months of this year,... Read More


Cash-rich banks to deposit Tk 410b into stimulus fund

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- Cash-rich 17 banks are set to deposit Tk 410 billion into a Tk 600-billion government stimulus package for supporting the struggling private sector, boosting investment and revi... Read More


Govt moves to form expert panel for DMTCL

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- The government plans to form an expert panel for the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) as the state-run metro-rail company continues to face various challenges in plann... Read More


BB opens foreign currency guarantee window

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to issue foreign-currency guarantees and standby letters of credit (SBLCs) on behalf of resident entities representing foreign firms t... Read More


NBR set to introduce 'Korshathi' chatbot

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to introduce Korshathi (tax companion), a digital chatbot service expected to bring a major transformation in the country's tax cultur... Read More


Embrace digital revenue management: DCCI

Bangladesh, Aug. 28 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged businesses to embrace automated revenue management and digital services for enhanced compliance. Advertisement The trade... Read More