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Commission shares expert opinions with political parties on July Charter implementation

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The National Consensus Commission shared expert panel opinions with political parties on the possible methods of implementing the July Charter. The commission also adjourned discus... Read More


Apr-Jun consumer credits up 17pc

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The volume of consumer loans in the country's banking system soared by over 17 per cent in 4th quarter (Q4) of the last fiscal. According to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) data, t... Read More


Robi Axiata wins BBR Corporate Award 2025 for excellence in telecom

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Robi Axiata PLC has been awarded the BBR Corporate Award 2025 in the Telecommunications category, recognising its outstanding contribution, competence, and excellence in the industr... Read More


State-owned United Islami Bank on the anvil with merger of five

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Administrative teams will be deployed in five troubled Shariah-based banks for their merger into a single state-owned bank under an overhaul recipe, in a much-anticipated interventi... Read More


Interoperable instant payment system soon to trigger growth

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- A cover-all interoperable instant payment system (IIPS) comes soon as experts Monday suggested its immediate introduction to accelerate Bangladesh's transition towards a cashless so... Read More


Chinese firm to set up first aeroplane amenity bag plant in BEPZA Economic Zone

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Chinese company KMK Industrial Limited is set to establish the first-ever aeroplane amenity bag and kit manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Economic Zone. The project involves an i... Read More


2,000 police personnel to oversee Rajshahi University elections, RMP commissioner says

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU), hall council, and Senate elections will be overseen by 2,000 police personnel, according to Rajshahi Police Commissioner Moh... Read More


Why financial literacy matters today

Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- Planning for life after retirement is no longer a luxury-it's a necessity. As Bangladesh experiences longer life expectancy and a growing middle class, the question of whether today... Read More


RUCSU election campaign kicks off with nine panels in the race

Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- Campaigning for the much-anticipated Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) and Senate student representative elections began today (Monday), following the publication ... Read More


Teesta water flows above danger level

Dhaka, Sept. 15 -- The Teesta River has swollen due to upstream runoff and persistent heavy rain, causing the water level to pass the danger line and causing waterlogging in low-lying parts of the Lal... Read More