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Build 'new Bangladesh' with women at forefront

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Place women at the centre of political and social transformation, the Chief Adviser urges, asserting that a "new Bangladesh must rise with the womenfolk leading the way". Speaking at... Read More


Sonali Bank holds 40th Senior Management Team meeting

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- The 40th Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting of Sonali Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office conference room on Wednesday, according to a press release. SMT Chairman and MD &... Read More


Sumaiya Islam wins the Franco-German Award for Human Rights

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Human rights defender and Executive Director of Bangladesh Nari Sramik Kendra (BNSK), Ms. Sumaiya Islam, has been awarded the 2025 Franco-German Award for Human Rights and the Rule o... Read More


Trust Bank introduces UnionPay-branded cards for global payment convenience

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Trust Bank PLC has officially introduced UnionPay-branded cards, expanding its card portfolio and enhancing global payment convenience for customers. The service was inaugurated by ... Read More


ADB cuts Bangladesh's growth forecast to 4.7pc amid weak exports

Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- Although South Asia's economic growth projection has been upgraded, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised down Bangladesh's growth outlook to 4.7 per cent for the current fisc... Read More


DCU ordinance: Students call off protests

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- Student protesters pressing for the issuance of the ordinance needed to establish the proposed Dhaka Central University through the merger of seven government colleges have suspended ... Read More


RU teacher calls Begum Rokeya an 'infidel'

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- A Rajshahi University teacher has come under fire after branding Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, a pioneer of women's rights, an "infidel" in a social media post. Khandaker Mahmudul H... Read More