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Govt says so-called PASHA election observers not to get EC cards

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The Election Commission (EC) has postponed its decision to issue more than 10,000 election observer cards to the so-called non-governmental organisation People's Association for Socia... Read More


H1 sales of saving tools return to positive territory at Tk 24.61b

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The net sales of state-run savings instruments returned to positive territory in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025-26 with savers showing growing interest in the secured ... Read More


Nat'l telehealth helpline 16263 faces shutdown amid funding crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh's flagship public telehealth service, Shastho Batayan 16263, which has served as a critical healthcare lifeline for millions, is facing an uncertain future due to prolonged... Read More


ADB may provide $300m in 2nd tranche for delayed Dhaka-Sylhet highway

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide the second-tranche loan worth US$300 million for the long-delayed Dhaka-Sylhet Highway construction project, which has been strug... Read More


Govt calls for sensible conduct ahead of election

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The interim government has called on all citizens to act with the highest sense of responsibility and cooperation to ensure a festive, peaceful, and participatory national election. ... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank resumes all services after upgrading its core banking system

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Following the successful completion of the Core Banking System (CBS) upgrade at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, all banking services are set to be resumed on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Accordin... Read More


Standard Bank holds business review meeting of Dhaka region

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Standard Bank PLC organised a Business Review Meeting at the bank's head office in Dhaka on Saturday with the participation of Heads of all branches of the Dhaka region, according to ... Read More


Md Ahteshamul Haque Khan joins Dutch-Bangla Bank as Managing Director and CEO

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Md. Ahteshamul Haque Khan joined Dutch-Bangla Bank as the Managing Director and CEO on 7 February 2026. Before joining as the Managing Director & CEO, Mr. Khan was the Deputy Managin... Read More


Privacy-first social platform ZKTOR enters Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- As ZKTOR expands beta testing from India and Nepal into Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, its design-led model raises deeper questions about data sovereignty, youth opportunity, and the futur... Read More


Annual Business Conference 2026 of Midland Bank held

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Annual Business Conference 2026 of Branch, Sub-Branch, Agent Banking, Islami Banking, Retail Sales, Institutional Banking, SME, NRB, Cards and Treasury Business of Midland Bank PLC wa... Read More