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Bangladesh Agricultural University protests confine VC among over 200 teachers

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Students at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh have resumed protest by besieging the vice-chancellor and over 200 teachers as their demand for a "combined degree"... Read More


Apparel brands, retailers urged to adopt responsible purchasing practices

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- A global coalition of rights campaigners urges brands and retailers of apparel to adopt responsible purchasing practices by ring-fence labour costs in all price negotiations to facil... Read More


TCB steps up measures to prevent smart card fraud

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has instructed its regional and camp offices to take strict measures to prevent fraud in the sale of essential items under its S... Read More


Freight forwarders demand reversal of cargo handling fee hike

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The country's freight forwarders on Saturday called for a review of the decision to increase cargo handling charges at ports, expressing concern that it would have a severe impact on... Read More


Commerce, environment ministries launch affordable jute bag marketing

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The government on Sunday inaugurated the marketing of affordable and eco-friendly jute bags among city consumers, aiming to promote sustainable alternatives to polythene. The progra... Read More


Uttara Bank appoints new Managing Director

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Mr. Md. Abul Hashem has been appointed as Managing Director & CEO of the Uttara Bank PLC.. Before this appointment, he was the Deputy Managing Director, Head of Treasury and the Chie... Read More


Standard Chartered, Renata seal $29m interest rate swap agreement

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Standard Chartered Bangladesh executed a USD 29 million interest rate swap (IRS) for Renata PLC, one of Bangladesh's leading pharmaceutical companies. The bespoke structure helps Ren... Read More


Standard Bank PLC. holds its 416thBoard Meeting

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The 416th Board Meeting of Shari'ah based bank, Standard Bank PLC. was held on 31 August 2025 at the bank's Boardroom,Head Office, Dhaka. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mohamme... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank's Muradpur branch relocated

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- To provide better services to the clients, the Muradpur Branch of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. has started banking activities from 31st August 2025 at the new address (the Wazihunbagh,... Read More


Pubali Bank inaugurates tree plantation programme at Rajshahi Prison Training Center

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Pubali Bank PLC inaugurated a tree plantation programme at Rajshahi Prison Training Centre as part of its social responsibility programme, according to a press release. Inspector Ge... Read More