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9,500 people still missing in Gaza: Civil Defense

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The Gaza-based Civil Defense said Saturday that it has received reports of 9,500 missing persons since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Oct. 7, 2023. In a statement, Mah... Read More


Bus strike enters day two in Mymensingh division

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bus services between Mymensingh division and the rest of the country remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Sunday due to a bus workers' strike in protest against the a... Read More


Prof Yunus leaves for Rome to attend WFF

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka for Rome, the capital city of Italy, on Sunday morning to join the 2025 World Food Forum (WFF) that began on October 10 and runs through ... Read More


Bank Asia partners with Momen Real Estates to offer exclusive home loan service

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bank Asia PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Momen Real Estates Limited to offer exclusive privileges for its home loan customers, according to a press release. Throu... Read More


Cashless Bangladesh: Islami Bank leads day-long rally, seminar and stalls in Faridpur

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- A day-long colorful roadshow, seminar and stall exhibition were held in Faridpur district on 12 October 2025, Sunday marking the "Cashless Bangladesh Initiative Expansion Campaign," ... Read More


NRBC Bank holds financial awareness programme at Jagannath University

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- NRBC Bank PLC has launched a week-long financial awareness program titled "Festival of Youth" at Jagannath University to promote financial literacy, encourage entrepreneurship and gu... Read More


Raw jute shortage deepens despite limited exports

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Even with the government's recent restrictions on export of raw jute, the commodity has almost disappeared from local markets, leaving mills struggling to find supplies. After price... Read More


Less than 20pc register as Hajj deadline ends today

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- The deadline for Hajj -2026 registration will end today (Sunday) as less than 20 per cent have so far completed their registration against the allocated quota of 127,198 for Banglade... Read More


Garment exports to non-traditional markets stall amid global slowdown

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports to non-traditional markets recorded sluggish growth in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, reflecting persistent global demand ... Read More


Problem insurers face management shakeup, company liquidation

Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Problem insurers may face management shakeup and even company liquidation in an imminent sweeping insurance overhaul in lockstep with the current banking-sector reforms, officials sa... Read More