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Korea to provide $39.286m grant to BD; deals signed

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The government of Bangladesh and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS), and the Rural Development Administration (R... Read More


Sammilito Islami Bank's subsidiary EIIL gets new body

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Mohammed Ahsan Habib Chowdhury, FCA, a member of the Board of Directors of state-owned Shariah-based Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, has been appointed Chairman of EXIM Islami Inves... Read More


4 Top trade bodies seek zonal gas rationing to avert factory shutdowns

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Four major trade associations representing Bangladesh's multi-billion-dollar textile and garment export sector have submitted a joint petition to state-owned Gas Transmission C... Read More


Pubali Bank donates bus to Netrokona University

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Pubali Bank PLC donated a bus to Netrokona University providing safe, convenient transportation for students as part of its support for education, human resource development, a... Read More


Spouse to receive pension until age 80 after pensioner's death

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The National Pension Authority has decided to extend the period for pension payments to a nominee after the death of a pensioner from 75 years to 80 years, with a view to makin... Read More


Call for regular testing after drugs found in police personnel

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- DRUGS have been detected in the systems of several police personnel, the very force expected to play an active role in eradicating drugs from society. But recently the presenc... Read More


Rohingya Repatriation: Is the Journey Home Becoming an Indefinite Wait?

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Nearly nine years after the massive exodus of Rohingya from Myanmar, one fundamental question remains unanswered: when will they finally be able to return to their own land? Wh... Read More


Politics of Deepfakes and Global Security

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The rapid development of artificial intelligence is transforming international political communication. Deepfakes, AI-generated or manipulated audio, video, and images, can ma... Read More


Tarique's UNGA debut opens new diplomatic front

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make his UN General Assembly debut as head of government next week, using the high-profile gathering not only to present his vision for ... Read More


ACC seeks details of Asif's assets

Bangladesh, Sept. 18 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information on the domestic and overseas assets, bank accounts and alleged money laundering of former adviser to the interim gov... Read More