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Parties race to form alliances as polls nears

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Political parties are accelerating coalition-building efforts ahead of Bangladesh's national election, with the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Sunday unveiling a new three-party bloc... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank inaugurates stall at SME

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank participated in the 12th National SME Product Fair. Managing Director (Acting) of the Bank Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the SME stall at the Bangladesh-Ch... Read More


Sonali Bank participates in National SME Fair

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Sonali Bank PLC, the largest state-owned bank in Bangladesh, actively participated in the eight-day-long 12th National SME Product Fair 2025, held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship C... Read More


Eastern Bank hosts Annual Risk Conference

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) hosted its "Annual Risk Conference 2025" under the theme of "Transforming Risk Culture-Within and Beyond, 6 December, 2025 at its head office in Dhaka. The con... Read More


Nat'l election schedule to be announced this week: EC

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday said that they would announce the election schedule for the 13th National Parliamentary Election at any time this week. Election Commissioner (... Read More


UK, Qatar announce $11.2m lifeline for Rohingya refugees

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The United Kingdom and the State of Qatar have stepped up with a joint $11.2 million commitment to strengthen humanitarian support for more than 647,000 Rohingya refugees and the Bang... Read More


Govt keen to boost ties with Azerbaijan

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- The Interim Government is keen to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan in multiple areas including trade, energy and economic relations between the two friendly countries. Chief Adviser P... Read More


BD needs wider global reach to strengthen SME export: Adviser

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Bangladesh must diversify export destinations and strengthen its domestic market to expand the footprint of SME products globally, Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said on Sunday... Read More


'Corruption still endemic, govt fails to act strongly'

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman has said there is still no conclusive data to determine whether corruption in the country has risen or d... Read More


Dhaka dominate Chattogram

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Opener Anisul Islam narrowly missed a double century, but his 186 helped Dhaka Division reach a dominating position over Chattogram in the finalround game of the 27th National Cricket... Read More