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PM inaugurates re-excavation of Dharar Khal in Trishal

Dhaka, May 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday inaugurated the re-excavation work of Dharar Khal, a dying canal, in Bailor Union of Trishal upazila in Mymensingh. After arriving in Trisha... Read More


Measles: Another child dies in Mymensingh

Dhaka, May 23 -- A measles-hit infant has died after showing symptoms of the disease at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), taking the total number of fatalities at the facility linked to the ... Read More


Woman's burnt body found in locked Gazipur room

Dhaka, May 23 -- Police have recovered the burnt body of a housewife from a locked room in Gazipur, detaining her husband and the building's caretaker for questioning. The incident took place at a ti... Read More


Three dead, 20 injured in bus-truck crash at Kushtia's Khoksa

Dhaka, May 23 -- At least three people have been killed and 20 others injured after a bus crashed into a truck in Khoksa Upazila of Kushtia. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment a... Read More


Ramisa murder trial likely to begin after Eid: Law minister

Dhaka, May 23 -- Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said the chargesheet in the rape and murder case of Ramisa Akter will be submitted once the DNA report is received, with the trial expected to begin ri... Read More


Poor highway conditions raise Eid travel fears

Dhaka, May 23 -- As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, millions of people are preparing to leave Dhaka to celebrate the festival with their loved ones in villages and towns across the country. For many, Eid jour... Read More


Remittance is flowing but can it face headwinds?

Dhaka, May 23 -- As in past years, there are good tidings about remittance payments made by Bangladeshi overseas workers before the next Eid ul Azha. According to newspaper reports quoting Bangladesh ... Read More


BB launches massive Tk 600b refinancing fund

Dhaka, May 23 -- A massive refinancing and support fund worth Tk 600 billion has been launched to reinvigorate Bangladesh's slowing private-sector-led economy with vibrant business activity. Generati... Read More


Islamic banks see steady growth in deposits, assets in March

Dhaka, May 23 -- The country's Islamic banks saw steady growth in deposits, assets and key financial indicators in March 2026, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data. The total deposits in Islamic ba... Read More


Citizens Bank signs participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank

Dhaka, May 23 -- Citizens Bank PLC has signed participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank to implement the Tk 3,000 Crore Cluster Financing Scheme and Tk 2,000 Crore Agro Processing for the developme... Read More