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Reforms for ourselves, not for lenders: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, July 10 -- The ongoing financial sector reforms in Bangladesh are being driven by national interest, not dictated by global lenders, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday. "The... Read More


72 years of excellence in higher education: RU bears the glory

Dhaka, July 10 -- Rajshahi University (RU) has completed 72 years as one of the country's top institutions providing higher education, starting journey in a hut on the bank of the Padma River. Since ... Read More


BTRC directs cos to issue 1GB free internet

Dhaka, July 10 -- Bangladesh Telecommu-nication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed all mobile operators to offer 1GB of free internet on July 18 to mark "Free Internet Day." The data, valid fo... Read More


Chinese airlines fail to remit earnings, seek finance ministry's intervention

Dhaka, July 10 -- Chinese airlines operating in Bangladesh are reportedly facing complexities in remitting earnings to their headquarters due to "non-approval" from the central bank, officials have sa... Read More


Court orders freeze on 53 bank accounts of S Alam Group cos

Dhaka, July 10 -- A Dhaka court on Wednesday ordered the freezing of 53 bank accounts held by various companies under the S Alam Group over money-laundering allegations. Among the accounts, 33 are wi... Read More


Relentless monsoon rains paralyse city, other areas

Dhaka, July 10 -- Incessant monsoon rains battered the capital and other parts of the country on Wednesday, disrupting daily life and prompting warnings of landslides and flash floods. Dhaka recorded... Read More


Islami Bank's board meeting organised

Dhaka, July 10 -- A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on July 10, 2025, Thursday at Islami Bank Tower. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, presided ove... Read More


Get ready by Dec for national election

Dhaka, July 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus directed the home ministry on Wednesday to be fully prepared by December to conduct the 13th parliamentary election. He gave these directives duri... Read More


Southeast Bank Training Institute hosts 'Women Entrepreneur Development Program' workshop

Dhaka, July 10 -- Southeast Bank Training Institute recently hosted a day-long workshop titled "Women Entrepreneur Development Program" for the officials working in the bank's Women Entrepreneur Help ... Read More


Secretariat canteens shut over union feud

Dhaka, July 10 -- Two major canteens and nearby stalls inside the Secretariat have remained closed for over 10 days following a violent clash between rival factions of the employees' union, leaving th... Read More