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'Economy cannot flourish sans political integrity'

Dhaka, July 20 -- Reform in Bangladesh is a hard task to do but an indispensable must-do to unblock economic advances from scams and coalitions of vested interests. Economists and academics came up w... Read More


Curfew extended, fresh case filed against 400

Dhaka, July 20 -- The Gopalganj district administration extended the ongoing curfew till Sunday morning as tensions continue to run high following deadly clashes that erupted during a rally of the Nat... Read More


BD RMG exports slip as China targets EU market

Dhaka, July 20 -- Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector may face rising competition in the European Union (EU), its top export market, as exports declined in May and China redirects its focus t... Read More


DNCC to build two bridges over Narai River connecting Aftabnagar, Banasree

Dhaka, July 20 -- Two bridges will be constructed over the Narai River to connect the residential areas of Aftabnagar and Banasree, said Mohammad Azaz, administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (D... Read More


Tourism has immense potential, but challenges persist: TOAB President

Dhaka, July 20 -- Despite Bangladesh's immense potential as a tourism destination, the sector continues to face significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of skilled human... Read More


RAKUB seeks Tk 6.75b capital injection

Dhaka, July 20 -- In a bid to scale up lending to agriculture and agro-based industries, and bolster food security, Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has sought an additional Tk 6.75 billion in pai... Read More


Effective market oversight urged to protect consumers and businesses

Dhaka, July 20 -- Stakeholders and market observers at a dialogue have emphasised the need for effective market surveillance to protect the interests of both consumers and businesses. They said consu... Read More


Heritage Foundation founder Feulner dies at 83

Dhaka, July 20 -- Edwin Feulner, founder and longtime president of the influential US conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has died at age 83, Heritage said in a statement. The Friday sta... Read More


Commission shares draft consensus on appointment of chief adviser with political parties

Dhaka, July 20 -- The National Consensus Commission on Sunday shared the draft consensus with the political parties on the appointment of the chief adviser of the caretaker government and asked for an... Read More


Al Arafah Islami Bank signs Payroll Banking Agreement with H & S Glassware

Dhaka, July 20 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank signed an agreement with H & S Glassware Ltd to provide Payroll Banking Services for the employees of this organisation, according to a press release. Executiv... Read More