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Midland Bank signs MoU with National Pension Authority to Implement Universal Pension Scheme

Dhaka, May 19 -- Midland Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority to support the implementation of the Government's Universal Pension Scheme. The signin... Read More


Bangladesh plans additional spot LNG import in early July amid energy crisis

Dhaka, May 19 -- The government is considering importing one more spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo in early July to meet the country's natural gas demand during the upcoming monsoon. State-run ... Read More


United Commercial Bank signs MoU with Chattogram City Corporation for development of playground and park

Dhaka, May 19 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) on 18 May 2025. Under this agreement, the abandoned playground adja... Read More


ACC approves two cases against S Alam Group chairman over Tk 11.02b embezzlement

Dhaka, May 19 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved two cases against Mohammad Saiful Alam, the chairman of the controversial business conglomerate S Alam Group, over the alleged embezz... Read More


Algerian envoy calls for enhancing education cooperation with Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 19 -- Algerian Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdelouahab Saidani on Monday underlined need for enhance education cooperation between Bangladesh and Algeria through student exchange programs, int... Read More


New import curbs will hurt Indian traders: Commerce adviser

Dhaka, May 18 -- India's recent ban on the import of at least seven categories of goods, including ready-made garments and processed food products, through land ports from Bangladesh will negatively i... Read More


Biman to ground flights to Japan from July 1

Dhaka, May 18 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has announced the suspension of its flight from Dhaka to Japan's Narita from July 1, citing "ongoing Hajj operations, aircraft shortage, and commercial reali... Read More


Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque to 'blockade' Nagar Bhaban on Monday

Dhaka, May 18 -- Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain have announced plans to "blockade" the Nagar Bhaban on Monday to press home their demand that he be handed the mayoral duties at the Dhaka So... Read More


NEC approves Tk 2300b ADP for FY 25-26

Dhaka, May 18 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) on Sunday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) amounting to Tk 2300 billion for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The NEC also approved a sepa... Read More


NEC approves Tk 2.30 trillion ADP for FY 25-26

Dhaka, May 18 -- The National Economic Council (NEC) on Sunday approved the Annual Development Programme (ADP) amounting to Tk 2.30 trillion for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The NEC also approved a sep... Read More