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Star Network, AFTEX sign landmark MoU at Asian Dialogue Conference in Phnom Penh

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- A significant milestone was achieved at the Asian Dialogue Conference 2025, held in Phnom Penh, as Star Network and AFTEX signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This strategic ... Read More


DSE trading hours reduced for Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The Dhaka Stock Exchange, or DSE, has set a new trading schedule for the stock market during Ramadan. In a statement on Wednesday, it confirmed that trading will take place from 10a... Read More


MTB inaugurates its 121st Branch at Lohagara, Narail

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has recently opened its 121st branch at Lohagara in Narail, according to a press release. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of Mutual Trust... Read More


Salehuddin slams businessmen for 'lopsided talks'

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday lambasted businessmen for "lopsided talks" saying while one group is in favour of lowering taxes the other group is opposed to it. "Yo... Read More


Dhaka Nagar Paribahan operations resume on new route

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Under the green cluster, Dhaka Nagar Paribahan resumed Tuesday its services after more than two years on a new route from Gabtoli to Narayanganj with air-conditioned buses. However,... Read More


BB to introduce platform soon to boost automated transactions

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) is actively considering introducing a platform for mobile interoperability within a short period of time to further facilitate automated transactions, Governor D... Read More


Dhaka's open water bodies receive 230 tonnes of fecal waste daily

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- UNICEF, WaterAid, SNV, and ITN-BUET highlighted the critical need for accelerated progress in sanitation and hygiene during the International Toilet Conference 2025 in Dhaka. Accord... Read More


Bangladeshis to get Pakistani visa in 24 hours: HC Syed Ahmed Maruf

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Pakistan High Commissioner (HC) in Dhaka Syed Ahmed Maruf has said Bangladeshi businesspersons, tourists, students and all can get free Pakistani visas within just 24 hours of submi... Read More


VAT refund process for superstores simplified

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has simplified the VAT (Value added tax) refund process for the superstore businesses by waiving the requirement to furnish details on the use of ... Read More


Additional Secretary Abdur Rauf promoted to Bridge Division secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Additional Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rauf has been promoted to Secretary of the Bridge Division under the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges. Ex officio, Mr Rouf will also serve ... Read More