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Forced labour and industrial overcapacity under US probe

Dhaka, March 14 -- Bangladesh is among 60 countries coming under latest two-pronged US trade scrutiny over forced labour and industrial overcapacity, hot on the heels of tariff wars. The United State... Read More


Eid trippers' rush to roots kicks off

Dhaka, March 14 -- City-dwellers started leaving on Friday the capital, Dhaka, for celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with their families to avoid last -minute rushes and potential transport hassles. Despite th... Read More


Fixed deposits with banks drop for optional switch, uncertainty

Dhaka, March 14 -- Fixed deposits with banks have been on the wane for reasons like optional switch to better instruments and FDR liquidation to defray election spending or for perceived vote-related ... Read More


IEB hosts Ramadan prayer, iftar ceremony in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 14 -- The Engineers' Institution, Bangladesh (IEB), in collaboration with its Dhaka Centre and ERC Dhaka, organized a special Ramadan prayer and iftar ceremony at the IEB Auditorium in Ra... Read More


EBL honors SME women entrepreneurs

Dhaka, March 14 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) honored SME women entrepreneurs who successfully repaid their loans under the Small Enterprise Refinance Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs and received incentive... Read More


Standard Islami Bank holds 424th board meeting

Dhaka, March 14 -- 424th Board Meeting of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held on 12 March 2026 at the bank's head office in Dhaka, according to a press release. Chairman of the Board of Directors Moham... Read More


Fuel price hike won't affect Eid travel: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, March 14 -- Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today (Saturday) said that the recent increase in global fuel prices due to the war situation in the Middle... Read More


Constitutional Reform Council's fate may be decided by MPs in Parliament, hints Salahuddin

Dhaka, March 14 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the issue of forming a Constitutional Reform Council may be discussed on the floor of the Parliament. "The discussion may take place... Read More


Prime Bank joins hands with The Daily Star to recognize high achievers of O and A Levels Awards

Dhaka, March 14 -- Prime Bank PLC has joined hands with The Daily Star as the Title Sponsor of the prestigious O and A Levels Awards, reaffirming its commitment to empowering the youth and celebrating... Read More


Energy minister taking part in Indo-Pacific Energy Forum in Tokyo

Dhaka, March 14 -- Bangladesh's Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood is taking part in the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, being held on M... Read More