September 2026

Bangladesh Banks to Open Hajj Branches Over the Weekend

Dhaka:Bangladesh Bank has instructed scheduled banks to keep their Hajj-related branches open this Friday and Saturday to facilitate the collection of registration fees for Hajj 2027.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the branches will operate…

Former BCL Leader Shah Mostafa Alamgir Arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka:A former central leader of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Shah Mostafa Alamgir, 55, was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in West Agargaon on Wednesday morning.

According to United News of Ba…

Battery-Powered Rickshaws Raise Safety Concerns on Bhulta Flyover

Bhulta:Battery-run rickshaws are increasingly operating on the Bhulta Flyover in Rupganj of Narayanganj, raising concerns about their unregulated and unsafe movement on busy roads.

According to United News of Bangladesh, these vehicles have become a…

CCGP Approves Tk 3,748 Crore for Infrastructure Projects

Dhaka:The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved two significant procurement proposals for infrastructure development with a total cost of approximately Tk 3,748 crore.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the first proposal…

Deep Depression Prompts Cautionary Signal at Bangladeshi Ports

Chattogram:The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 due to a deep depression in the Northwest Bay and adjoining Westcentral Bay.

According to United News of Bangladesh, …