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Teenagers among six killed in Chapainawabganj lightning strikes

Dhaka, June 4 -- Six people, including a girl and two women, have been killed in separate lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj, sending shockwaves among locals. The deaths were reported in Sadar, Shi... Read More


Lightning strikes leave 9 dead in four northern districts

Dhaka, June 4 -- At least nine people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Chapainawabganj, Dinajpur, Lalmonirhat and Chudanga districts on Thursday. Of them, five people were killed in Chapa... Read More


Two cousins drown in Shariatpur pond

Dhaka, June 4 -- Two cousins died after drowning in a pond in Bhedarganj upazila of Shariatpur on Thursday morning. The deceased were identified as Ridham, 8, and Rifat, 7. The incident occurred in ... Read More


Entrepreneurship development training program launched at NRBC Bank

Dhaka, June 4 -- A month-long Entrepreneurship Development Training Program has been launched in Dhaka through NRBC Bank PLC under the overall supervision of the SME and Special Programs Department of... Read More


EBL marks World Environment Day with sustainability dialogue

Dhaka, June 4 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) marked World Environment Day 2026 by organising an interactive session titled "Leaders Driving Sustainable Change" at its head office in Dhaka. According to a ... Read More


Governance, Internal Audit and Compliance book launched

Dhaka, June 4 -- The unveiling ceremony of the book "Governance, Internal Audit and Compliance", authored by M Nurul Alam FCS, Independent Director of The Premier Bank PLC and Chairman of Premier Bank... Read More


Mercantile Bank inaugurates four more sub-branches

Dhaka, June 4 -- Mercantile Bank PLC inaugurated four new sub-branches on Thursday with the aim of providing modern and convenient banking services to customers, according to a press release. The new... Read More


Dutch-Bangla Bank signs deal with BB on cluster financing scheme

Dhaka, June 4 -- Dutch-Bangla Bank has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank's BDT 3,000 Crore Cluster Financing Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible entrepreneur... Read More


Apex Footwear secures triple win for Bangladesh at Retail Asia Awards 2026

Dhaka, June 4 -- Solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the industry, Apex Footwear Limited recently earned three awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive year of rec... Read More


Switzerland commits to support planting of 300'000 climate-resilient trees in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 4 -- The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh on Thursday hosted "Swiss Partnerships for a Greener Bangladesh", a special event to mark World Environment Day 2026 at Edge Gallery in Dhaka.... Read More