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First 'Incubation Hub' launched at RU to encourage industry-oriented research

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Rajshahi University (RU) has launched its first-ever 'Incubation Hub' with the aim of transforming university education and research into industry-oriented initiatives, creating entre... Read More


IDRA pushes deep reforms to strengthen insurance sector

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The interim government has launched a sweeping reform agenda for Bangladesh's insurance sector, targeting long-standing governance failures, weak regulation and eroded public trust th... Read More


BRAC Bank hosts BRAC Kumon Book Fair for co-workers' children

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- BRAC Bank hosted a two-day "BRAC Kumon Book Fair" at its Head Office to support the intellectual growth of its co-workers' children and encourage consistent study habits, according to... Read More


24,000 'political' cases recommended to be dropped

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- In a sweeping legal reset, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has recommended the withdrawal of nearly 24,000 cases it describes as "politically motivated", filed against op... Read More


Trust Bank, Sheba.xyz sign MoU to launch digital nano loan

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Trust Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading digital fintech platform Sheba.xyz to promote digital financial inclusion in Bangladesh through the introduc... Read More


Taskin Ahmed unveils world's highest featured AC made by Walton

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Walton, Bangladesh's tech giant and No-1 air conditioners brand, has introduced a new model of Smart AC, which it describes as the world's highest featured AC to date- integrating a w... Read More


New chair elected to lead negotiations on global plastic pollution treaty

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, today (Sunday) elec... Read More


5th Crown Cement Language Day Cup Golf Tournament held

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- The 5th Crown Cement Language Day Cup Golf Tournament was held at Army Golf Club in Dhaka from February 4 to 7, 2026, according to a press release. Around 815 golfers from clubs acro... Read More


CA orders crackdown on document forgery to protect overseas labour market reputation

Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has directed authorities to take urgent action against forgery and the use of fake skill training certificates, warning that such practices ar... Read More


Shops to shutter for two days around Bangladesh vote

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Shops, shopping malls and commercial establishments across Bangladesh are set to be closed for two days, including polling day, as the country gears up for the parliamentary elections... Read More