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Nagad privatisation depends on new govt, says BB governor

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Privatising Nagad, the provider of mobile financial services (MFS) under the postal department, largely depends on the decision and policy of the new government, Bangladesh Bank Gove... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans poultry and egg imports from Bangladesh, 39 other countries

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Saudi Arabia has prohibited the import of poultry and table eggs from Bangladesh and 39 other countries as part of precautionary steps to safeguard public health and ensure food safe... Read More


Agent banking network shrinks following Agrani Bank's exit

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh's agent banking network contracted in terms of agents and outlets in the October-December quarter of 2025, mainly due to the closure of all agent banking activities of Agr... Read More


Govt moves to revive 'dead' stretch of Buriganga through Ati Khal excavation plan

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The government has taken an initiative to recover and rejuvenate Ati Khal, a canal locally known as a "dead stretch" of the Buriganga River, in Keraniganj on the outskirts of Dhaka. ... Read More


Garment exporters urge BB governor to release funds from export incentives

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Apparel manufacturers have requested the Bangladesh Bank (BB) governor to release funds from export incentives to facilitate the payment of employee salaries and bonuses ahead of Eid... Read More


Mitsui & Co. Asia Pacific signs strategic partnership with ACI Logistics (Shwapno)

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"), one of Japan's leading global trading and investment companies, has agreed to partner with ACI Logistics Limited (ACIL) by providing a foreign currency... Read More


Bangladesh loses top spot in global shipbreaking as imports of scrapped vessels drop 32pc

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh lost its position as the world's top shipbreaking destination in 2025 as imports of scrapped vessels declined by over 32 per cent amid regulatory pressures, economic chall... Read More


BRAC Bank brings exclusive offers at more than 1,400 outlets this Eid

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- BRAC Bankis enhancing the Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr experience with savings of up to 50 per cent at more than 1,400 partner outletsnationwide, enabling customers to celebrate with grea... Read More


State ministers Habibur, Rajib assigned portfolios in road transport, rail, shipping

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The portfolios of two state ministers assigned to the ministries of road transport and bridges, railways, and shipping have been allocated. Among them, Habibur Rashid will oversee t... Read More


BNP faces uphill task in health sector

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- As the new BNP-led government assumes office and ministers take charge, public health experts say revitalising an almost stagnant health division will be one of its most urgent chall... Read More