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Family Card: from political promise to national social contract

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- In Bangladesh today, countless mothers skip meals so their children can eat-a quiet sacrifice that reflects a deeper crisis of poverty, inflation, and insecurity. Nearly 28 per cent ... Read More


9 critically injured in suspected kitchen gas blast in Chattogram

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Nine people, including a child, have been critically injured in a suspected gas explosion at a residential building in Chattogram's Halishahar. The incident occurred early on Monday... Read More


Rupali Bank pays homage to language martyrs

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- State-owned Rupali Bank PLC has paid tribute to the martyrs of the Language Movement on the occasion of Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day 2026, says a press statemen... Read More


Aman rice procurement exceeds target

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The government's Aman rice procurement has exceeded its target, reaching 1.02 million tonnes so far. The higher procurement prices set by the government encouraged millers and farme... Read More


'TARA Uddokta Mela 2026' to showcase all-women entrepreneur products

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- BRAC Bank is hosting 'TARA Uddokta Mela 2026', a three-day fair, to promote locally made products by women entrepreneurs and create a market for these products, according to a press ... Read More


Islami Bank holds board meeting on Monday

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on Monday at the Islami Bank Tower, according to a press release. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairm... Read More


Tk 80m needed to pilot family card prog in eight upazilas

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Around Tk 80 million may be required to pilot the "Family Card" programme in eight upazilas across the country for four months in the current fiscal year, the first meeting of a comm... Read More


Saudi issues 750,000 work visas in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Saudi Arabia granted 750,000 work visas to Bangladeshi nationals in 2025, part of a total 1.4 million visas issued to Bangladeshis this year, underscoring the scale of labour migrati... Read More


Midland Bank launches MDB Digital Nano Loan for existing MDB customers

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Midland Bank PLC (MDB) launched "MDB Digital Nano Loan" for all existing customers, marking a significant step in its digital banking journey. According to a press release, the init... Read More


Delhi to deepen 'people-centric' cooperation

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- India's high commissioner has said New Delhi is keen to deepen "people-centric" cooperation with Dhaka across all sectors, signalling willingness to engage constructively with Bangla... Read More