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Beacon Pharma under probe over alleged illicit transactions with sister concerns

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- The stock market watchdog has launched an investigation into Beacon Pharmaceuticals based on an intelligence report from the central bank alleging money laundering and market fraud. ... Read More


Forensic audit planned at Sammilito Islami Bank to trace irregularities: BB governor

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank will not conduct any direct investigation into past irregularities at the five private banks merged to form Sammilito Islami Bank, opting instead for a forensic audit ... Read More


Cold wave, dense fog disrupt daily life across country

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- A bone-chilling cold wave, combined with a blanket of dense fog, brought daily life to a near-standstill across the country, including the capital, Dhaka, on Monday. A mild cold wave... Read More


Uttara Bank introduces TakaPay Debit Card

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Mr. Md. Abul Hashem, Managing Director and CEO of Uttara Bank PLC. has inaugurated the "TakaPay Debit Card" of the bank on Monday. According to a press release, this card can be used... Read More


Planning Commission approves Tk 2.0t revised ADP

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- The Planning Commission has approved the proposed Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) worth Tk 2.0 trillion for the current fiscal year (FY2025-26), giving the highest priorit... Read More


IFIC Bank, Shopping Bag Supermarket sign MoU to offer exclusive benefits for customers

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between IFIC Bank PLC and Shopping Bag Supermarket, one of the premier retail destinations in Chattogram, according to a press rele... Read More


SBAC Bank signs agreement to participate in Bangladesh Bank's Start-up Fund

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- SBAC Bank PLC has signed an agreement to participate an agreement in the Bangladesh Bank Start-up Refinance Fund of Tk 500 crore to facilitate innovation and the development of new en... Read More


Celebration of English New Year by NRBC Bank

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- NRBC Bank has celebrated the arrival of the English New Year 2026 with a modest ceremony at the bank's headquarters. The chief guest for the occasion was Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, C... Read More


Japan funds school transport, classroom expansion projects

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Japan has extended a grant of about BDT 13.8m (USD 115,723) to two Bangladeshi non-governmental organisations to support education-focused projects aimed at improving safety and acces... Read More


Third terminal cannot be opened during interim govt's tenure: Bashir

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin today (Monday) said the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) cannot be inaugurated during the tenure ... Read More