September 1, 2026

BSEC Approves Draft Rules for Direct Listing of Shares Without IPO

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved a draft regulation that allows qualifying companies to get listed on stock exchanges directly, bypassing the traditional Initial Public Offering (IPO) process by offloading a…

BB, Islami Bank Sign Tk 3,000cr Refinancing Agreement

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC have signed a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing agreement aimed at building an effective and dynamic agriculture value chain across the country. The primary objective of the scheme is to boost agricultura…

Special Incentive Package Announced for Installing Rooftop Solar

Dhaka: The government has announced a special incentive package to encourage the installation of rooftop solar power systems with battery storage as part of its efforts to promote renewable energy and strengthen the country’s energy security. Under th…

BCB Suspends Three Over Alleged BPL Irregularities

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended three individuals, including former Director Mokhlesur Rahman, over allegations of corruption and match-fixing during the 12th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

According to United News of Bangl…

Arms Manufacturing Operation Discovered at Hathazari CNG Workshop

Hathazari: Police uncovered an alleged long-running arms manufacturing operation run under the cover of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw workshop in Hathazari upazila of Chattogram.

According to United News of Bangladesh, during a raid early Tuesday, police …