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Manu River threatens to swallow Kaukapan Bazar

Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- The century-old Kaukapan Bazar in Hajipur Union of Kulaura Upazila, Moulvibazar, is on the verge of being swallowed by the Manu River, even before a Water Development Board (WDB... Read More


Dhaka DC sends personal letters, gifts to 25 top SSC achievers

Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- Dhaka District Commissioner and District Magistrate Farida Khanam has sent personal congratulatory letters, along with books, flowers and sweets, to 25 high-achieving students f... Read More


Draper has 'very, very big' mountain to climb in bid to return

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Jack Draper's comeback hit another obstacle on Thursday as the injury-ravaged Briton suffered a 6-3, 7-5 first-round defeat by Martin Landaluce the Cincinnati Open. Draper reac... Read More


Barcelona key talking points heading into new 2026-27 season

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Barcelona's dominance of Real Madrid in the last two football seasons has been clear for all to see. So much so, indeed, that their rivals from the Spanish capital have just ap... Read More


TCB plans to sale outside 'Smart Card' System

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is planning to launch a new pilot initiative to sell selected essential commodities in the open market outside of its exist... Read More


Sammilito Islami Bank holds 10th board meeting

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, a state-owned shariah-based bank, held its 10th board meeting at Exim Bank Tower in Dhaka on Tuesday. Quazi Shairul Hassan, chairman of the bank, pre... Read More


bKash engages merchants with Bangla QR

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- To accelerate Bangladesh Bank's universal 'Bangla QR' payment initiative and strengthen the cashless transaction ecosystem, bKash has conducted a series of view exchange session... Read More


Dhaka Bank to raise Tk300cr through Perpetual Bond

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Dhaka Bank PLC has decided to raise Tk 300cr through the issuance of a Contingent-Convertible Perpetual Bond to strengthen its capital base in line with Basel III requirements. ... Read More


EBL organises credit distribution seminar in Moulvibaza

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Under the guidance of Bangladesh Bank, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), as the Lead Bank of Moulvibazar district, organized an "Open Credit Distribution and Seminar - 2026" to promote fi... Read More


Hunt completes sprint double with 200m gold at Euro Champs

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Britain's Amy Hunt completed a sprint double at the European Athletics Championships on Thursday, winning the women's 200 metres gold after claiming the 100m title on Monday. H... Read More