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Governance, Internal Audit and Compliance book launched

Dhaka, June 4 -- The unveiling ceremony of the book "Governance, Internal Audit and Compliance", authored by M Nurul Alam FCS, Independent Director of The Premier Bank PLC and Chairman of Premier Bank... Read More


Mercantile Bank inaugurates four more sub-branches

Dhaka, June 4 -- Mercantile Bank PLC inaugurated four new sub-branches on Thursday with the aim of providing modern and convenient banking services to customers, according to a press release. The new... Read More


Dutch-Bangla Bank signs deal with BB on cluster financing scheme

Dhaka, June 4 -- Dutch-Bangla Bank has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank's BDT 3,000 Crore Cluster Financing Scheme. Under the scheme, eligible entrepreneur... Read More


Apex Footwear secures triple win for Bangladesh at Retail Asia Awards 2026

Dhaka, June 4 -- Solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the industry, Apex Footwear Limited recently earned three awards at the Retail Asia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive year of rec... Read More


Switzerland commits to support planting of 300'000 climate-resilient trees in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 4 -- The Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh on Thursday hosted "Swiss Partnerships for a Greener Bangladesh", a special event to mark World Environment Day 2026 at Edge Gallery in Dhaka.... Read More


Khalil dismisses concerns about simultaneously serving as FM, UNGA president

Dhaka, June 4 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has dismissed concerns about simultaneously serving as foreign minister and president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (U... Read More


Scorching heat persists in parts of Bangladesh; humidity worsens discomfort

Dhaka, June 4 -- A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping large parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity. The extreme weather has m... Read More


Metro dreams, pricey reality-Affording Dhaka's mass transit future

Dhaka, June 4 -- Mr Mohammad Aalvee, who lives near Pallabi Metro Station, says the Dhaka Metro has made his life easier: "Now I can travel to the old part of Dhaka for my business activities quickly ... Read More


Power division requests BERC to reconsider new tariff

Dhaka, June 4 -- Considering the sufferings of lifeline consumers across the country, the power division has requested Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) to reconsider the new electricity ... Read More


Clear evidence of negligence by Ad-din Hospital authorities found: Health Minister

Dhaka, June 4 -- The investigation committee formed to probe the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Hospital in Mogbazar, Dhaka, submitted its report on Thursday, finding clear evidence of negligence by... Read More