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BRAC Bank to offer digital cash management solutions to Karmasangsthan Bank

Dhaka, May 17 -- BRAC Bank has partnered with Karmasangsthan Bank to offer enhanced digital cash management solutions across the country. Under the agreement, BRAC Bank will collect loan instalments ... Read More


Pathao Pay joins Bangla QR interoperability network to accelerate cashless payments in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 17 -- Pathao Pay has officially joined the Bangla QR and NPSB interoperability network, making cashless payments simpler and more accessible across everyday moments in Bangladesh. From rid... Read More


Over 26pc factories yet to pay April wages: Industrial Police

Dhaka, May 17 -- Some 26.35 per cent of factories under the jurisdiction of Industrial Police located at different industrial zones across the country, especially in Ashulia, Gazipur and Narayanganj, ... Read More


Cultural, people-to-people exchanges key to deepen cooperation with Nepal: Minister

Dhaka, May 17 -- Reflecting on the shared linguistic and artistic heritage, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam has stressed the importance of cultural and people-to-people exchanges to ... Read More


No Vitamin A campaign conducted during interim government's period: Health Minister

Dhaka, May 17 -- Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Sunday said not only measles vaccination campaigns but also Vitamin A capsule distribution campaigns for children were not conducted duri... Read More


Textile sector must embrace innovation for long-term competitiveness: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, May 16 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) and textile industry must prioritise sustainable production, innovation, research and ... Read More


WEEKLY KITCHEN MARKET REVIEW: Onion, ginger, other spice prices rise ahead of Eid

Dhaka, May 16 -- The prices of eggs, vegetables, onions, ginger, and other spices increased over the past week in the capital's markets, intensifying the sufferings of commoners. Onion prices rose by... Read More


Trial run of CU ocean satellite centre begins June 9

Dhaka, May 16 -- CHATTOGRAM, May 15: Experimental operations of the first 'Ocean Observation and Data Innovation Centre' in CU will begin on June 9, paving the way to advance educational research and ... Read More


Agent banking deposits up, other operational indicators down

Dhaka, May 16 -- Bangladesh's agent banking sector continued to post strong growth in deposits and loan balances by March 2026 despite decline in the number of agents, outlets and transaction volumes,... Read More


Allowing undisclosed money in real estate envisaged

Dhaka, May 16 -- Reintroducing a facility to legalise undisclosed money through investment in real estate is under consideration in a bid to rescue the industry from the brink of collapse, sources say... Read More