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Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 to kick off in Frankfurt on Apr 21

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Techtextil and Texprocess 2026, one of the leading technical textiles and machinery exhibitions, will kick off on April 21 next year in Frankfurt, Germany, creating opportunities... Read More


Islamic banks face operational risks following systemic failures

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Islamic banks in Bangladesh confront multiple risks and need stronger shariah governance, dedicated risk-management units and a unified operational-risk framework to safeguard instit... Read More


Higher direct taxes could reduce poverty, income inequality in Bangladesh: Study

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh has significant potential to reduce poverty and narrow income inequality by increasing revenue from direct taxes while reducing its heavy reliance on indirect taxes, which... Read More


BD calls for collective cybersecurity at Colombo Security Conclave

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh has urged member states of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) to accelerate collective action on cyberthreats, misinformation and regional security, warning that individu... Read More


New office under finance ministry to conduct G-sec auctions

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The government has planned to separate treasury operations from the Bangladesh Bank (BB) as part of a move to keep the monetary functions of the central bank away from fiscal dominan... Read More


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