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AEB holds discussion on National Revolution and Solidarity Day

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- The Association of Engineers, Bangladesh (AEB), the country's sole professional platform for nationalist-minded engineers, organised a discussion marking National Revolution and Solid... Read More


Seven 'drug traders' charged over murder of DU Chhatra Dal leader Shammo

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Detective police have pressed charges against seven suspects, all identified as "drug dealers", in the murder case of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader SM Shahriar Alam Shammo. Nearly ... Read More


Four arrested over murder of BNP activist in Raozan

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Police have arrested four people in connection with the murder of a BNP activist in Chattogram's Raozan upazila last month. The arrestees are Abdullah Khokon alias Langra Khokon, Md ... Read More


BRAC Bank inaugurates two new sub-branches in Shariatpur

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- BRAC Bank has officially inaugurated two new sub-branches in Shariatpur District, bringing the total number of sub-branches in the bank's network to 107, according to a press release.... Read More


Wellness Meets Finance: UCB chairman champions mindful living at Dhaka Flow Fest 2025

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- In a city often rushing to meet the next deadline, a rare calm settled over Gulshan's Shahabuddin Park. The air was alive with music, movement and mindful breathing as Dhaka Flow Fest... Read More


No new licences for MFIs

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- No new licences will be issued to microfinance institutions (MFIs), as the microfinance sector in Bangladesh is now overcrowded, said Dr Mohammad Helal Uddin, Executive Vice Chairman ... Read More


HC upholds fines on Beximco, BD Finance stock manipulators

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- The High Court (HC) has upheld the securities regulator's decision to impose fines on 22 investors, including individuals, for manipulating stock prices of Beximco and BD Finance. In... Read More


Padma Oil logs record profit, declares highest-ever dividend

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Padma Oil has posted a record annual profit of Tk 5.63 billion for FY25, driven by higher sales and substantial non-operating income from bank deposits. The state-run oil distributor... Read More


Bangladesh can stop 11pc GDP erosion if no child drops out of school: UNESCO Report

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Bangladesh could avert an economic loss equivalent to 11 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) by ensuring that no child drops out of school, according to a report by the Unite... Read More


Ancillaries receive most allocation in WB-funded BBS capacity upgrade project

Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Most money for a World Bank-funded development project for Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has been allocated for operational expenses on ancillaries that range from toiletries ... Read More