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Social business model 'not suitable' for commercial banking in Bangladesh

Social business model is not suitable for commercial banking, rather it could be applicable for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds of the financial institutions.The observation came at a roundtable discussion titled "Role of Banks in Financing Social Business (SB) in Bangladesh", organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM)...

Professor Haluk Görgün, Secretary of Turkey's Defence Industry Agency, shaking hands with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus

Professor Haluk Görgün, Secretary of Turkey's Defence Industry Agency, shaking hands with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting at the State Guesthouse Jamuna in the capital on Tuesday. — PID

Experts focus on legal due diligence in real estate deals

A hybrid (both virtual and physical) seminar on real estate dispute resolution was held on Tuesday, drawing attention to the legal complexities regarding land and property transactions in the country. The event brought together legal professionals to discuss freehold, leasehold, and development-related property disputes.Experts opined that legal due diligence -...

BUET students march for three demands

Students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) held a procession on Tuesday, calling for initiatives to meet their three demands.The students announced their demands at a press conference held in front of the administrative building of BUET.The demands are: to be appointed as a 9th-grade engineer or assistant...

Ban on single-use plastic in Secretariat from October

The use of government-declared single-use plastic (SUP) items will be banned in the Secretariat from October 2, Cabinet Secretary Sheikh Abdur Rashid announced on Tuesday.To ensure smooth implementation, a preparatory period will be provided throughout August and September, during which officials will be directed to gradually reduce the use of...

Court sets August 11 for filing probe report

A Dhaka court on Tuesday set August 11 for filing the probe report in the sensational Murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi, extending the deadline for the 119th time, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Minhazul Islam passed the order, allowing a time plea of the prosecution as...

Participants of a workshop titled 'Words at Work: Career Paths for English Graduates'

Participants of a workshop titled 'Words at Work: Career Paths for English Graduates', organised by the English Language Club (ELC) of International Standard University (ISU) on its campus in the capital on Monday, pose for a photo session. ISU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Abdul Awal Khan, Treasurer Prof H T M...

Three die of dengue, Covid claims one life

Bangladesh recorded one more death and eight new Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours until Tuesday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.Since January, the virus has claimed 25 lives and infected 651 people in the country.During the latest reporting period, 234 samples were tested in...

BD announces candidacy for re-election to IMO council

Bangladesh has formally submitted its candidacy for re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 2026-27 term, reaffirming its commitment to promoting safe, secure, and sustainable maritime practices globally, reports BSS.Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping Mohammad Yusuf presented Bangladesh's candidacy at the IMO headquarters...

DMP bans rallies near Jamuna, Secretariat

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has again imposed a ban on holding any kind of public gatherings near the areas of Bangladesh Secretariat and the official residence of the Chief Adviser (CA), Jamuna, effective from July 9 till further order, reports BSS.The public notice issued on Tuesday said the restriction...

Allocation of 12 flats of ex-secys, retd judges cancelled

The Housing and Public Works Ministry on Tuesday cancelled the allocation of 12 under-construction flats of former secretaries, and retired judges and government officials, reports BSS.The flats are being constructed in House No. 711 (New-63) of Road No. 13 (New-6/A) in Dhanmondi R/A under a project, being implemented by the...

Weather (2025-07-09)

Light to moderate rain accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday). Day and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at...