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NPLs soar to 35.73% of disbursed loans as irregularities under AL get exposed

, Nov. 26 -- Default loans in Bangladesh's banking sector have surged significantly, reaching Tk 6,44,515 crore at the end of September this year. This alarming figure represents 35.73 percent of the... Read More


Chinese Ambassador sends bouquet to Khaleda, wishes her recovery

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Wednesday sent a bouquet and a letter wishing a speedy recovery to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. "The bouquet an... Read More


50th BCS circular published

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Wednesday published the circular for the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, announcing 2,150 vacancies in total. Of ... Read More


FEAC delegation holds meeting with Election Commission

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The Fair Election Advisory Committee on Wednesday called upon the Election Commission and all relevant authorities to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, neutrality and... Read More


Left with ashes: Korail families lose everything in devastating fire

, Nov. 26 -- Thousands of residents in the capital's Korail slum are struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of Tuesday's devastating fire that reduced their homes and livelihoods to ashes. Pu... Read More


Overuse of chemical fertilisers threatens soil health in northern Bangladesh

, Nov. 26 -- Soil fertility in eight districts of northern Bangladesh is steadily deteriorating, raising concerns about long-term agricultural productivity, according to a new research report by the R... Read More


Case filed against BNP candidate Tulee for hurting religious sentiment; PBI to investigate

, Nov. 26 -- A case has been filed against Sanjida Islam Tulee, the BNP-nominated candidate for the Dhaka-14 constituency and a key coordinator of Maayer Daak, a platform representing families of enfo... Read More


Recovered gold not only Hasina's, includes family members too, says ACC

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The 832 totals (9,707.16 grams) of gold recovered from two Agrani bank lockers were not solely owned by convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as those were deposited under th... Read More


Bangladesh Bank imposes restrictions on foreign travel for bank officials ahead of national polls

Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The Bangladesh Bank has imposed strict limitations on foreign travel for all bank officers and employees until the 13th general election is held. This measure is intended to prevent... Read More


NBR, IRD officials asked to avoid foreign trips before national election

, Nov. 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) and all officials and employees under the Internal Resources Division (IRD) have been instructed to refrain from travelling abroad until the upcoming n... Read More