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UNGA adopts resolution for renewed action on Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The UN General Assembly's Third Committee has adopted by consensus a resolution urging renewed international efforts to resolve the protracted Rohingya crisis and ensure the safe ret... Read More


Australia launches joint campaign to combat visa fraud

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Australia has joined its international partners in a coordinated campaign to raise awareness about visa scams as part of International Fraud Awareness Week, warning that fraudulent a... Read More


National grid to get extra 5mmcfd gas from Kailashtila next week

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The country's national gas grid is set to start receiving an additional around 5.0 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of natural gas from the onshore Kailashtila gas field starting n... Read More


IIDFC mourns death of founder and former chairman Matiul Islam

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- IIDFC PLC has expressed deep condolences at the death of its founder and former Chairman, Md Matiul Islam. "We are profoundly grieved by the demise of our Founder and Former Chairma... Read More


Referendum law within four days: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The interim government has said it will introduce the long-awaited referendum law within the next several working days. Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy i... Read More


BB allows international cards for purchasing air tickets

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The central bank has allowed Bangladeshi residents to purchase air tickets from airlines operating within the country using international cards, aiming to ensure competitive pricing ... Read More


UCB to provide small loans at a low interest rate

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the 'Digital Nano Loan' refinance scheme. Under the agreement, UCB will utilize Banglade... Read More


13,528 tonnes of rice imported from India through Benapole

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- A total of 13,528 tonnes of coarse rice have been imported from India through the Benapole land port in four months. The shipments arrived in 395 trucks from August 21 to November 1... Read More


Yunus lauds Bangladesh squad after historic win over India

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated the Bangladesh national football team after their 1-0 victory over India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers -- the country's first competi... Read More


GP's review petition dismissed by Competition Commission in dispute with Robi

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has dismissed a review petition filed by Grameenphone (GP), confirming its earlier order that the Commission holds full jurisdiction to in... Read More