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ACC files two cases against ex-Addl DIG Hamidul, wife

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed two separate cases against former Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Md Hamidul Alam and his wife on charges of amassing w... Read More


Security, democracy and rule of law key challenges for next elected govt

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The upcoming elected government of Bangladesh, following the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, will face key challenges in ensuring national security, democracy, and the ... Read More


HC to deliver fresh verdict on operation of NCT today

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The High Court is likely to deliver a fresh verdict today on the writ petition that was filed to stop the lease of New-mooring Container Terminal (NCT), the most important terminal o... Read More


1000th board meeting of Agrani Bank held

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The 1000th Board Meeting of Agrani Bank PLC was held on 13 January 2026 at the board room of Agrani Bank's Head Office, according to a press release. The meeting was presided by Sye... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank inaugurates workshop on general banking management

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- A 3-day training workshop titled 'General Banking Management' at Al-Arafah Islami Bank has begun at the bank's training institute, according to a press release. Managing Director an... Read More


BRAC Bank distributes over 62,000 winter clothes across Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- BRAC Bank has distributed more than 62,000 winter clothes nationwide to support marginalised communities affected by extreme cold, according to a press release. As part of the initi... Read More


Pubali Bank achieves record-breaking financial performance in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Pubali Bank PLC opened a new era in the country's banking sector by achieving record-breaking financial performance in 2025, according to a press release. Driven by sustainable grow... Read More


Envisioned transition from kleptocracy to democracy derailed

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- An envisioned post-uprising transition from "authoritarian kleptocracy" to democracy is derailed by reform-reactionaries and a section of the bureaucracy, says Transparency Internati... Read More


Speakers urge action to protect domestic workers' rights

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Tuesday called for effective measures to ensure the dignity, safety and rights of domestic workers, including stronger safeguards for their welfa... Read More


CA confident party of young people will win seats in February polls

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, on Tuesday, expressed optimism that some of the candidates of a newly formed political party, launched by young people, will secure seats in t... Read More