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Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says

Dhaka, June 24 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Monday a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw millions flee Tehran and prompted fears of furt... Read More


BRAC University hosts chinese intangible cultural heritage week

Dhaka, June 24 -- BRAC University is celebrating the rich and ancient cultural ties between Bangladesh and China through a week-long event titled Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Week, launched on... Read More


Cross-border abductions uncovered

Dhaka, June 24 -- A recent report by Bangladesh's Commission on Enforced Disappearances has revealed serious concerns over cross-border collaboration in the secret detention and disappearance of indiv... Read More


CPC invites Tarique to visit China

Dhaka, June 24 -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has formally invited Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to visit China at a mutually convenient time, marking a pote... Read More


New tax measures trigger inflation worries

Dhaka, June 24 -- Economic experts have raised concerns that the government's recent increase in advance tax (AT) for importers - excluding industrial sectors - could contribute to rising inflation an... Read More


Bangladesh, AIIB ink $400m deal for green reforms

Dhaka, June 24 -- The Government of Bangladesh has signed a $400 million loan agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support the national budget and implement key climate-re... Read More


bKash app offers Tk 20,000 monthly DPS

Dhaka, June 24 -- Individuals who want to save a sizable amount in short term now can easily open Tk 20,000 monthly DPS from the bKash app with Dhaka Bank and IDLC Finance. This six-month DPS is quite... Read More


BCBL leaders congratulate newly elected ABB Chairman

Dhaka, June 24 -- A delegation from the Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited (BCBL) paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Mashrur Arefin to congratulate him on being elected as the Chairman of the Association of... Read More


BD's apparel exports to EU hit $8.07b

Dhaka, June 24 -- Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) have surged to $8.07 billion during the January-April period of 2025 up from $6.51 billion during the same period in 2024. Th... Read More


The ongoing government servant protest

Dhaka, June 24 -- The Government of Bangladesh issued the Government Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 on May 25, 2025. Section 37 of the Government Service Act, 2018 was amended by adding a new Sec... Read More