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Bangladesh Bank set to issue 7th investment sukuk bond worth Tk 2,500 crore

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The Bangladesh Bank is preparing to issue the 7th 'Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk' (Islamic bond) valued at Tk 2,500 crore. The Sukuk is aimed at funding the Important Rural ... Read More


BNP suspends Kamal Jaman Mollah's nomination in Madaripur-1

Madaripur, Nov. 4 -- BNP on Tuesday suspended the nomination of Kamal Jaman Mollah for the Madaripur-1 constituency. The announcement came in a press release signed by the party's Senior Joint Secret... Read More


Experts stress accessible digital services for persons with disabilities

Rajshahi, Nov. 4 -- Experts and officials have urged urgent improvements to make digital services more accessible for persons with disabilities (PwDs), emphasising that inclusivity benefits all users,... Read More


Airbus would be key partner for Bangladesh aviation: Envoy

, Nov. 4 -- designate of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet on Tuesday said Airbus would be an important partner for Bangladesh's aviation sector, which is today entering a decisive phase. "... Read More


Bangladesh Bank directs MFS providers to halt online gambling transactions

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh Bank has issued an urgent directive to all Mobile Financial Service (MFS) providers to immediately stop financial transactions linked to online gambling. The central bank ... Read More


Stocks slide again as DSE, CSE see lower turnover

, Nov. 4 -- The country's two stock markets, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), witnessed a decline for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, with overall trading act... Read More


JU teacher sued over 'derogatory remarks' about Jamaat leader

Sirajganj, Nov. 4 -- A case has been filed against a teacher of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on charge of 'making derogatory remarks' about a Jamaat-e-Islami leader of Sirajganj on Tuesday. Prof Zah... Read More


Death Crisis: 4 dead, 1, 101 hospitalised in 24hrs

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 292 this year. During t... Read More


Ex-Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Nuala to visit Bangladesh Nov 5-7

, Nov. 4 -- Baroness Nuala O'Loan, the first Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, will visit Dhaka from November 5 to 7. She will be by Irish Ambassador to Bangladesh Kevin Kelly, said a media rele... Read More


Climate summit prep exposes gaps in Bangladesh's COP strategy: Fisheries Adviser

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Preparations for the upcoming COP-30 climate summit in Brazil on Tuesday revealed significant coordination gaps among Bangladesh's ministries and stakeholders, even as the Ministry of... Read More