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Southeast Bank launches country's first-ever Visa Student Credit Card

Dhaka, March 5 -- Southeast Bank PLC has officially launched the country's first-ever Visa Student Credit Card at a grand ceremony held at Sheraton Dhaka on Wednesday. This pioneering initiative mark... Read More


Sonali Bank modernizes Shakhipur branch & opens ATM Booth

Dhaka, March 5 -- Sonali Bank PLC Shakhipur branch, Tangail completed its building modernization work and open a ATM booth on Thursday. Bank's MD & CEO Md. Shawkat Ali Khan inaugurated the modernizat... Read More


Women's participation in parliamentary elections at 25-year low; speakers call for safer political space

Dhaka, March 5 -- In the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the share of women candidates fell to only 3.93 per cent - the lowest in 25 years - sending a serious warning about the state of democrat... Read More


Over 4.0m taxpayers file e-returns so far in FY26

Dhaka, March 5 -- More than 4.0 million taxpayers have so far submitted their income-tax returns online for the tax year 2025-26, reflecting a sharp rise in digital compliance following mandatory e-fi... Read More


PM decides to avoid lavish Iftar events considering overall situation

Dhaka, March 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to avoid holding large and lavish Iftar parties this year, considering the overall situation in the country. However, he will attend two If... Read More


Govt urges energy conservation amid Middle East geopolitical tensions

Dhaka, March 5 -- The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) has issued a nationwide directive on Thursday, urging citizens, institutions, and businesses to adopt strict energy-saving... Read More


Prime Bank, Angelica International School sign PrimeAcademia MoU to enhance educational banking

Dhaka, March 4 -- Prime Bank PLC has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Angelica International School (AIS) under its flagship educational initiative, PrimeAcademia. This collaboratio... Read More


MTB joins Gulshan Society Night Bazaar 2026 as title sponsor

Dhaka, March 4 -- Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has joined the upcoming Gulshan Society Night Bazaar 2026 as the title sponsor of the three-day Ramadan-aligned shopping festival scheduled for March 5-7 ... Read More


Govt makes 9am to 9:40am office presence mandatory for public servants

Dhaka, March 4 -- The Cabinet Division has issued a circular directing all government officials and employees to remain present in their respective offices from 9:00 am to 9:40 am every working day. ... Read More


PM reshuffles portfolios of two advisors and eight state ministers

Dhaka, March 4 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reassigned the responsibilities of two advisors with the rank of minister and eight state ministers within two weeks of forming his cabinet. The Ca... Read More