August 25, 2026

Asian Shares Mixed as US Steps Up Pressure on Iran

Tokyo: Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday, while oil prices remained largely steady as investors watched for major economic developments later this week. Regional markets moved within a narrow range, while US stock futures were little changed. Oil…

BSEC Approves Tk 400cr Subordinated Bond for Meghna Bank

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved Meghna Bank PLC’s proposal to issue a Tk 400 crore non-convertible, unsecured, fully redeemable, floating rate subordinated bond. The approval was granted during the 1026th c…

Diploma Pharmacists Play Vital Role in Healthcare: Rumon

Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon emphasized the critical role of diploma pharmacists in advancing healthcare services, ensuring the safe management of medicines, and providing quality care at the grassroots level….

Gold Price Hiked Again in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has announced another increase in the price of gold in the domestic market, raising the rate by Tk 1,633 per bhori for 22-carat gold. With this change, the new price of 22-carat gold, including VAT, has …

Experts Call for National Optometry Council to Expand Eye Care

Dhaka: Stakeholders in eye health on Tuesday reached a consensus on the need for an optometry council to expand eye care across the country and bring the service of ophthalmic personnel under regulation. The consensus was reached at a national dialogu…