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PM asks whether opposition's budget protests are over higher taxes on cigarettes, alcohol

Dhaka, June 13 -- Coming down heavily on the opposition, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday questioned whether they were protesting the proposed national budget due to the increased taxes on ci... Read More


PM reaches Cox's Bazar on daylong visit

Dhaka, June 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in the coastal resort city of Cox's Bazar for a daylong tour focused on development projects, environmental initiatives and public engagemen... Read More


PM announces plan to upgrade Ctg-Cox's Bazar highway into 4-6 lanes

Dhaka, June 13 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced plans to upgrade the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway into a four-to-six-lane corridor, describing it as a vital route for the econo... Read More


Karmasangsthan Bank inaugurates 290th branch in Dhobaura, Mymensingh

Dhaka, June 13 -- Karmasangsthan Bank inaugurated its 290th branch in Dhobaura Upazila of Mymensingh on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Dhobaura Upazila Parishad Hallroom. The branch was formally ina... Read More


Bank Asia holds 27th Annual General Meeting virtually

Dhaka, June 13 -- The 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bank Asia PLC was held virtually on 11 June 2026 under the chairmanship of Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, Chairman of the bank. According to a pre... Read More


Demand for large cargo vessels gains steam, banks come up with financing solutions

Dhaka, June 13 -- Bangladesh's growing focus on river transport and maritime logistics is creating fresh opportunities for banks to finance commercial vessels, as demand rises for modern bulkheads, ca... Read More


Listed top criminal Palash shot at Rampura

Dhaka, June 12 -- A listed top criminal was shot by unidentified assailants in the Rampura area of the capital on Friday afternoon. The victim was identified as Yasin Khan Palash alias Kalya Palash, ... Read More


United Medical College Hospital marks Global Fatty Liver Day with public awareness campaign

Dhaka, June 12 -- United Medical College Hospital organised a public awareness campaign on Thursday (June 11) to mark Global Fatty Liver Day, using art as a medium to promote awareness about liver hea... Read More


Bangladesh now most suitable for US investment: Adviser Titumir

Dhaka, June 12 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has described Bangladesh as an effective and suitable destination for US investors. He made the remarks ... Read More


Can Bangladesh rebalance skincare economics?

Dhaka, June 12 -- Bangladesh's cosmetics and skincare market is growing at a pace that would make any investor take notice. According to Expert Market Research, the sector was valued at approximately ... Read More