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MRT line-5 (South): Funds to dry up if project doesn't roll this year, says ADB

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has inquired about the status of the proposed MRT line-5 (south) as the project has faced a setback in the middle of the approval process, officials ... Read More


Dhaka seeks China's support in clean energy push

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Speakers at a workshop on Saturday called on China to enhance its sustainable investments and technological support to accelerate Bangladesh's economic growth. They urged the Asian ... Read More


Fire rages for hours at Dhaka airport's cargo village

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- A major fire has been burning for more three and a half hours at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, officials say. The blaze began around 2:30pm o... Read More


BRAC Bank partners with TK Group for enhanced digital cash management solutions

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- BRAC Bank and TK Group have entered into a Transaction Banking Agreement to implement an advanced dealer collection solution through Virtual Accounts, marking a significant step forw... Read More


Bank Asia wins prestigious WSBI SDG Award 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bank Asia PLC has been honored with the WSBI SDG Award 2025 in recognition of its outstanding contribution to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ... Read More


National Bank strengthens regional focus with "Managers Meet" in Khulna

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- National Bank PLC convened its "Managers Meet" in Khulna on October 16, 2025, uniting 23 branch managers from the region to evaluate performance, share insights, and chart the course... Read More


SAJIDA Foundation holds 32nd Annual General Meeting

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- SAJIDA Foundation held its 32nd Annual General Meeting at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday (October 18). The meeting was presided over by Mr. Farooq Sobhan, Chairperson of the Governing... Read More


Police disperse 'July fighters' from Parliament plaza ahead of July Charter signing

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Police have cracked down on participants of last year's July Uprising near the Parliament's South Plaza, using batons, tear gas, and sound grenades to clear the area after the protes... Read More


Dhaka condemns killing of three Bangladeshis by mob in India's Tripura

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh has strongly condemned the killing of three of its citizens in India's north-eastern state of Tripura, calling the incident a "brutal" and "unacceptable" act that violates... Read More


July Charter signed for 'new Bangladesh'

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Head of interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus and major political parties' leaders Friday signed on the July National Charter 2025 stipulating institutional reforms for rebuilding B... Read More