March 13, 2025

BB Issues New Guidelines for Declaring Dividend Against Shares

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued guidelines for declaring dividend against shares to strengthen the financial health of the country’s embattled banking sector and protect depositors. The central bank issued a circular today to this end.

Accord…

38 Bags Fireworks, 48 Kgs Ganja Seized at Matuail

Dhaka: A joint team of Bangladesh Army and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized 38 bags of fireworks and 48 kgs of ganja in the capital’s Matuail area. The operation was conducted at a check post set up by the team at the Matuail U-turn along the Chatt…

Armed Forces’ Magistracy Power Extended for Two More Months

Dhaka: The magistracy power of commissioned officers in the Bangladesh Armed Forces, holding the rank of captain and above, has been extended for an additional two months. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification today to this effec…

Three Fishermen Fined for Illegal Jatka Catch in Meghna River

Harina: Coastguard and Department of Fisheries seized over 5,000 meters of current net and fined three fishermen for illegally catching jatka (hilsa fry) in the Harina channel of the Meghna River in Sadar upazila early today. Sadar upazila assistant f…