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UK, Saudi Arabia reaffirm humanitarian partnership through Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp visit

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Representatives from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the British High Commission Dhaka have concluded their first joint visit to Cox's Bazar, h... Read More


EBL partners with Aleph Group to strengthen digital advertising capabilities

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Aleph Group, the authorised commercial partner of leading global digital platforms, including Google and Tik... Read More


Bangladesh, Italy set for strategic talks

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Bangladesh and Italy will hold political consultations in Rome on August 4 to deepen cooperation on trade, migration, investment and regional issues, as Dhaka seeks to strengthe... Read More


Govt to make national database on fisheries, livestock entrepreneurs

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has decided to prepare a nationwide database of entrepreneurs engaged in the fisheries and livestock sector as part of its efforts to strengthen policymaking, imp... Read More


KSA eyes more investment in Bangladesh's transport, logistics

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has expressed strong interest in expanding investments in Bangladesh's transport, logistics, and maritime sectors, with both countries agreeing... Read More


BB relaxes borrowing rules for foreign-owned industries

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed its regulations on external borrowing for fully foreign-owned industrial enterprises in a bid to attract fresh foreign direct investment (FD... Read More


Al-Arafah Bank board reconstituted, founding sponsors reinstated

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank effectively returns to its original owners as its board has been reconstituted reinstating the bank's founding sponsors, in a latest major development in b... Read More


Ctg seaport up for upgradation

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has undertaken a slew of technology-driven development initiatives to enhance the capacity, modernise operations and ensure efficient management of Chattagram sea... Read More


Bangladesh faces fresh LNG supply setback

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Bangladesh's long-term LNG supply plans have suffered another setback as US-based Excelerate Energy joined QatarEnergy in halving contracted deliveries for 2026, forcing the cou... Read More


High service fees stymie Bangla QR success

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Imagine walking into a neighbourhood shop in Stockholm and reaching for a banknote to pay. You may be surprised when the cashier politely tells you that cash is no longer accept... Read More