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JU announces 19-day closure

Dhaka, March 4 -- Jahangirnagar University (JU) has declared a 19-day holiday on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, Shab-e-Qadr, Jummatul Bida, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Independence and National Day. ... Read More


Islamic banks post double-digit asset, investment growth in 2025

Dhaka, March 4 -- Islamic banks saw steady growth in deposits, investments and assets in December 2025, though external trade transactions and CSR spending showed mixed trends. According to the lates... Read More


Bank Asia observes Financial Literacy Day-2026

Dhaka, March 4 -- Bank Asia PLC observed 'Financial Literacy Day-2026' on March 2, 2026, by organising a series of initiatives in line with the directives of Bangladesh Bank, according to a press rele... Read More


IFIC Bank launches series of exclusive offers for its credit, debit cardholders to mark Ramadan

Dhaka, March 4 -- In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, IFIC Bank has launched a series of exclusive offers for its credit and debit cardholders. According to a pr... Read More


Uncertainty looms over LNG supply

Dhaka, March 4 -- Bangladesh's liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain has come under fresh uncertainty after its leading supplier, QatarEnergy, warned of a potential force majeure following military... Read More


Strait of Hormuz closure: Businesses fear serious global supply chain disruptions

Dhaka, March 4 -- Business leaders and analysts warn that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could seriously disrupt global supply chains and inflict heavy losses on international trade. The ongoing... Read More


IFIC Bank signs MoU with Cumilla City Corporation

Dhaka, March 4 -- IFIC Bank PLC has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cumilla City Corporation with a view to enhancing citizen services, improving efficiency in service delivery, and e... Read More


Open Mic to amplify public voices for women's and girls' rights

Dhaka, March 4 -- As part of global campaign to mark the International Women's Day, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Bangladesh listened to common people in an Open Mic event at Shahabudd... Read More


Man sent to jail after confessing to killing 8-year-old girl in Sitakunda

Dhaka, March 4 -- A man accused of killing an 8-year-old girl in Sitakunda has confessed in court to his involvement in the crime. Babu Sheikh, the suspect, gave his statement on Wednesday before Jud... Read More


UCB observes Financial Literacy Day with nationwide program

Dhaka, March 4 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organised a special nationwide program on the first Monday of March to mark Financial Literacy Day, according to a press release. The program was he... Read More