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Various dimensions of renewable energy

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Renewable energy has overtaken coal as the world's leading source of electricity in the first half of this year -- a historic first, according to new data from the global energy thin... Read More


14 Indian fishermen held for illegal fishing in Bangladesh waters

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Members of the Bangladesh Navy have detained 14 Indian fishermen along with a trawler for illegally entering Bangladesh waters and fishing in the Bay of Bengal. They were detained o... Read More


Probe body formed to assess HSIA cargo fire damage

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The interim government has formed a five-member committee to assess the extent of damage caused by the fire at the Cargo Village of Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. In a me... Read More


Novartis Bangladesh now Nevian Lifescience

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Following a majority share transfer, Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited has officially begun a new chapter under its new name, Nevian Lifescience PLC. Under a licensing agreement, Nevian... Read More


Ctg port users give 7-day ultimatum to cut tariffs

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The business community, port users, exporters, importers and all others involved with the Chittagong Port operations have threatened to shut down the prime seaport, if the increased ... Read More


MPO teachers hold black flag march over three-point demand

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Teachers and employees from non-government educational institutions, listed under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, held a black flag march and protest rally on Saturday in support... Read More


Genuine banking reform elusive without accountability: Experts

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Genuine reform in Bangladesh's banking sector will remain elusive unless those responsible for looting banks under political protection during the past Awami League regime are held a... Read More


Bangladesh witnesses sharp rise in US buyer audits amid shift from China

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh has emerged as one of the strongest performers among Asian sourcing destinations, recording a 61 per cent year-on-year rise in inspection and audit queries from US buyers ... Read More


Shipments at cargo village believed fully insured

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Compensation for the burnt cargos at the fire-ravaged cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) is likely as consignments are believed fully insured, according t... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank holds Financial Literacy Program for CMSME women entrepreneurs in Chattogram

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC successfully organized a Financial Literacy Program focused on the development and empowerment of CMSME women entrepreneurs on 18th October 2025 at a local ... Read More