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25pc discount for senior citizens, persons with disabilities on Metro Rail, effective from May 25

Dhaka, May 24 -- The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) is set to introduce a 25 per cent special fare discount on Single Journey Tickets (SJT) for senior citizens aged over 60, and individ... Read More


Prime Bank launches Bangla QR-based cattle payment system first in Bangladesh for Eid shoppers

Dhaka, May 24 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, Prime Bank PLC has introduced what it says is Bangladesh's first Bangla QR-based cattle purchasing system, allowing customers to buy sacrificial animals digitall... Read More


Less than 10pc of e-waste recycled in country

Dhaka, May 24 -- Less than 10 per cent of nearly 3.0 million tonnes of annual electronic waste is formally recycled in the country despite the existence of the Hazardous Waste (E-Waste) Management Rul... Read More


Security beefed up ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 24 -- Law enforcement agencies have taken extensive measures to ensure the safety and security of homebound passengers, cattle markets and shopping malls, along with maintaining smooth traf... Read More


Move to buy 7 spot LNG cargoes in Jun

Dhaka, May 24 -- The government has moved to purchase seven liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market in June, the highest monthly volume, to meet rising domestic gas demand. The BNP-l... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank's 25th AGM held

Dhaka, May 24 -- The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held on May 24, 2026, through Digital Platform (with Online Video Conference). The Chairman of the Board of Dir... Read More


Bangladesh gets lowest prices for T-shirts in EU Market: Study

Dhaka, May 24 -- Top global apparel brands source the highest volume of cotton T-shirts for the European Union from Bangladesh while paying the lowest prices, keeping manufacturing costs at unsustaina... Read More


United Forum sweeps CCCI election

Dhaka, May 24 -- Election of the board of directors of Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the oldest trade body of the country, was held for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 terms on Saturday.... Read More


Leather sector seeks urgent policy rescueLeather sector seeks urgent policy rescue

Dhaka, May 24 -- The leather industry is facing mounting pressure from rising financial costs, weak infrastructure and policy bottlenecks, prompting fresh calls for urgent government intervention to r... Read More


Big Four accounting firm KPMG set to exit Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 24 -- Big Four accounting firm KPMG is set to exit Bangladesh after nearly 60 years of operations in the country. The firm has also decided to withdraw from Egypt and Pakistan as part of a... Read More