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Bangladesh hit new low with T20 series loss to UAE

Dhaka, May 22 -- Bangladesh have suffered a humiliating T20 series defeat, a seven-wicket thrashing at the hands of the United Arab Emirates in the series decider in Sharjah-a result that once seemed ... Read More


Record floodwaters in eastern Australia leave one dead, three missing

Dhaka, May 22 -- Record floodwaters on Australia's east coast left one person dead and three others missing, officials said Thursday, as more heavy rain was forecast in the area. Some 330 people were... Read More


MetLife tops life insurers in claims settlement for 2024

Dhaka, May 22 -- MetLife Bangladesh topped the list of life insurance companies in terms of claims settlement in 2024, according to data from the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).... Read More


'Steel Mill Sub Branch' of Mercantile Bank shifted to new location

Dhaka, May 22 -- The "Steel Mill Sub Branch" of Mercantile Bank PLC has been shifted to a new location today to provide the latest and developed banking services in a spacious arrangement. Mati Ul Ha... Read More


Onion farmers stare at 24pc loss for price debacle in FY25

Dhaka, May 22 -- Onion farmers in Bangladesh have incurred a staggering 24 per cent loss this fiscal year, as they failed to recover their production costs due to abnormal price volatility on the dome... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds 134th meeting of Executive Committee

Dhaka, May 22 -- The 134th meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Thursday at the bank's Head Office premises. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman, Mr. Salahudd... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank distributes agricultural investment cheques among ethnic groups, marginal farmers in Tangail

Dhaka, May 22 -- In accordance with the instructions of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Agricultural & Rural Credit Policy of Bangladesh Bank, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC h... Read More


Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC holds Board Meeting

Dhaka, May 22 -- A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on May 22, 2025, Thursday at Islami Bank Tower. ObayedUllah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, presided over t... Read More


Bangladesh Bank, BRAC Bank sign agreement for SME entrepreneurship development

Dhaka, May 22 -- BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to train SME entrepreneurs at the grassroots level of the country. SME and Special Programmes Department of Bangladesh Bank has... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank honours seven agents for outstanding contribution to deposit mobilisation

Dhaka, May 22 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, one of the leading Shariah-based financial institutions in the country, has recognised and awarded seven agent outlet owners for their exemplary contributio... Read More