Bandarban: A fire broke out at Balipara market adjacent to the headquarters of Balipara Battalion (38 BGB) in Bandarban early today. The prompt and coordinated response of the paramilitary force Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) helped prevent the fire fr…
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s banking-sector reform drive has registered an early milestone, with Sammilito Islami Bank PLC beginning to repay depositors six months after the merger of five troubled Islamic banks, while maintaining regular operations and attrac…
Dhaka: A mild heatwave is currently affecting various parts of Bangladesh, with significant impacts felt in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, as well as the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Manikgonj, Kishoregonj, Rajshahi, Sirajgonj, Rangpur, Nilphamari, …
Godagari: Bicycles, sewing machines, scholarship money, and dresses were distributed among small ethnic groups and underprivileged students in Godagari Upazila as part of the “Development Assistance for Special Areas” program. This initiative, impleme…
Chattogram: The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has uncovered a consignment of imported used motor parts and engines from Japan, which allegedly presents a significant risk of revenue evasion. The discovery was made following…
Rajshahi: The 21st meeting of the Rajshahi Divisional Child Labour Welfare Council was held today at the conference room of the Divisional Commissioner’s office. Divisional Commissioner Yusuf Ali presided over the meeting, which was attended by offici…
Dhaka: The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) today approved proposals to import refined fuel oil worth Taka 12,537.49 crore and one additional cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to ensure uninterrupted energy supply. The decision was m…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has encouraged companies interested in raising capital from the country’s capital market to apply for initial public offering (IPO) under the existing rules without waiting for any possib…
Dhaka: Rupali Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, aiming to expand the bank’s Visa card business and strengthen digital payment services in Bangladesh.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the agreem…