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US launches 'retaliatory strikes' after alleged Iranian attacks on Gulf states

Dhaka, June 3 -- The United States military said on Tuesday that its forces carried out "self-defence" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after what it described as attempted attacks by Iran against regio... Read More


BB strengthens refinancing support for marginal, landless farmers

Dhaka, June 3 -- Access to agricultural credit for marginal and landless farmers is set to improve under a priority mechanism introduced by the Bangladesh Bank's refinancing scheme, with Farmer Smart ... Read More


Jamuna Bank celebrates completion of 25 years of journey

Dhaka, June 3 -- With the slogan "Trust, Excellence and Progress", Jamuna Bank PLC marked the completion of 25 years of glorious journey, reaffirming its commitment to modern, innovative and customer-... Read More


NCC Bank signs agreements with Bangladesh Bank to finance CMSMEs

Dhaka, June 3 -- NCC Bank recently signed two participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank to strengthen financing support for Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) across the country... Read More


MTB Foundation observes World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026

Dhaka, June 3 -- To observe World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, MTB Foundation, in partnership with Abinta Kabir Foundation School, celebrated this year's theme 'Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld' by ... Read More


BRAC Bank aims to become Bangladesh's largest remittance bank by 2028

Dhaka, June 3 -- BRAC Bank has achieved strong growth in inward remittances over the past five consecutive years and now aims to become Bangladesh's largest remittance bank by 2028. The country recei... Read More


Phased raise to enlarge tax-free ceiling to Tk 0.45m

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government is set to come up with a five-year plan to raise the tax-free income ceiling for giving comfort to lower-and middle-income groups of people. In the upcoming budget, th... Read More


Power tariffs set for fresh hike today

Dhaka, June 3 -- Electricity consumers across Bangladesh are likely to pay higher power bills as the energy regulator is set to announce new bulk and retail tariffs. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory ... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank assists 784 fishermen under CSR initiative

Dhaka, June 3 -- As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Al-Arafah Islami Bank has launched a nationwide financial assistance program for fishermen affected by the annual fis... Read More


Govt to bring English medium schools under a uniform policy framework: Bobby Hajjaj

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government is moving to bring all English-medium schools in Bangladesh under a unified policy framework, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said. The ... Read More