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Lower provisions help ICICI Bank post 3.2 per cent rise in Q2 profit as margins compress

India, Oct. 19 -- ICICI Bank on Saturday reported that its consolidated net profit for the September quarter inched up by 3.2 per cent to '13,357 crore as a fall in provisions helped overcome the impa... Read More


Dhaka witnesses massive fire at Shahjalal International Airport

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A massive fire broke out at the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, bringing flight operations to a temporary halt and lead... Read More


Fakhrul for shift from streets to parliament to bolster democracy

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged all political parties to move their focus and activities from the streets to the parliament, stressing the importa... Read More


Tarique Rahman voices concern over HSIA fire incident

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday expressed deep concern over the fire that broke out at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka. In... Read More


Spate of major fires sparks public fear of 'sabotage'

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A series of major fire incidents in key installations across the country over the past five days has triggered widespread fear and speculation among the general people, with many exp... Read More


Net sales of NSCs recorded a steep decline amid shrinking household incomes

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Net sales of National Savings Certificates (NSCs)have dropped sharply by 63 per cent in first two months (July-August) of the current financial year of 2025-26 reflecting the combine... Read More


BPC fuel oil sales rise slightly in last FY padma oil leads market

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) reported a modest increase in fuel oil sales in FY 2024-25, with its six subsidiaries selling over 6.83 million tons, up from 6.76 million tons... Read More


July Charter signing: Emphasis must be given on its execution

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The 'July National Charter 2025' was signed on Friday after lengthy discussions and negotiations between the interim government and the Consensus Commission with political parties. ... Read More


Afghan, Pakistani delegations in Doha for crisis talks

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Afghan and Pakistani delegations arrived in the Qatari capital, Doha, on Saturday, hoping to defuse the deadliest crisis between them in several years after more than a week of fight... Read More


Bangladesh beat West Indies

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain registered a maiden six-wicket haul to help Bangladesh clinch a crushing 74-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI and take 1-0 lead in the three-ma... Read More