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Severe cold cripples daily life in Chuadanga

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Residents of the southwestern district of Chuadanga are grappling with reducing temperatures as dense fog and chilling winds disrupt daily life. Despite clear skies in the morning, ... Read More


Tripartite partnerships to build AI infrastructure, LLM for older citizens

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming parliamentary election and is shaping its election manifesto with a sharper focus on digital trans... Read More


Ferry movement on Paturia-Daulatdia route suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Ferry movement on the Paturia-Daulatdia river route was suspended early this morning due to dense fog, disrupting communication with the southern districts of the country. Banglades... Read More


VAT exemption on Metro Rail extended till June 2026

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The government has extended the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption on Metro Rail services until June 30, 2026, aiming to promote the use of the country's modern, environmentally friendl... Read More


NBR cuts customs duty on date imports ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The government has reduced customs duty on the import of dates by 40 percent ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to ensure adequate supply and keep prices within the purchasin... Read More


Between giants: Bangladesh's strategy in the Indo-Pacific

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Bangladesh is presently at a crucial juncture-it is in a transition period and undergoing a visionary shift in its foreign policy. It is a fact that the pragmatic doctrine of "friend... Read More


Govt offers rewards to curb air pollution

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The government has announced an incentive-based initiative to combat air pollution by encouraging citizens to submit photographs of waste burning in open areas. In a statement issue... Read More


EBL wins ICMAB Bronze Award

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has won the Bronze Award in the Private Commercial Bank category at the ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2025, in recognition of its significant contribution to the ... Read More


IFIC Bank holds awareness workshop on AML, CFT compliance for board members

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- IFIC Bank PLC organized an Awareness Workshop on Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism AML and CFT compliance for the members of the Bank's Board of Director... Read More


Jamuna Bank signs corporate deal with Best Western Plus Bay Hills, Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a corporate agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills, Cox's Bazar on December 9, 2025 at Jamuna Bank Tower, Gulshan-1, Dhaka, according to a press releas... Read More