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Spl rice OMS to begin in Feb for Ramadan

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the government has announced a special Open Market Sale (OMS) programme to provide rice at subsidised rates to low-income house... Read More


Skimpy research budget stifles advancement of IU

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Inadequate budgetary allocation for research activities is holding back advancement of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia as one of the top state-run tertiary-level institutions. It... Read More


Contract farmers face hefty losses after tomato harvest

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Standing on his sprawling 75-bigha (approximately 19 hectares) tomato farmland in Godagari, Rajshahi, Md Ifetkhar Ahmed, a nationally awarded farmer (2007), speaks on a frustrating n... Read More


US-based Cargill India seeks to set up bonded warehouses in BD

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Cargill India, a US-based company, has sought permission to establish bonded warehouses in Bangladesh's customs zones to import cotton with duty-free facilities, sources say. It has... Read More


Train services resume after 30 hours

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Train services resumed on Wednesday across the country after the railway running staff withdrew their protest programme. The railway's running staff opted for a work stoppage on Tue... Read More


Standard Bank holds its 406th board meeting

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The 406th Board Meeting of Shari'ah-based bank, Standard Bank PLC was held on 29 January 2025 at Boardroom, Head Office, Dhaka. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Abdul Azi... Read More


BRAC Bank Premium Banking Senior customers to enjoy exclusive benefits at Aster Pharmacy

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- BRAC Bank partnered with Aster Pharmacy, an international pharmacy, to provide exclusive benefits to its Premium Banking Senior customers. This partnership will allow BRAC Bank Prem... Read More


Global Islami Bank holds 41st Foundation Course

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Global Islami Bank held its 41st Foundation Course at the bank's Training Institute on 29 January 2025. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Mohammed Nurul Amin inaugurate... Read More


Mercantile Bank partners with leading lifestyle and restaurant brands for exclusive discounts

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Mercantile Bank PLC has signed agreements with six prestigious lifestyle and restaurant brands. The signing ceremony was held on Tuesday (January 28) at the bank's head office. The ... Read More


Standard Chartered charts path to renewable energy: Leaders call for policy reform and investment

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Key stakeholders from government, private sector, and financial institutions convened at a high-level roundtable hosted by Standard Chartered Bank to address challenges and opportuni... Read More