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BKB, BRAC climb remittance ranking

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) and BRAC Bank have climbed into the country's top three remittance-collecting lenders, reflecting intensifying competition among banks as remittance inflows reached a record US$35.56 billion in fiscal year 2025-26.Although Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC saw its share of inward remittances decline slightly, it retained the top position...

PM inaugurates Environment Fair, National Tree Planting Campaign

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the Environment Fair 2026 and the National Tree Planting Campaign and National Tree Fair 2026, highlighting the importance of protecting the environment, expanding forest cover and encouraging greater public participation in tackling climate change, reports UNB.The Prime Minister opened the programmes at the...

Khosru confident of achieving FY27 revenue target

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday expressed his deep optimism about National Board of Revenue (NBR) meeting its record revenue collection target set for the current fiscal year (FY 2026-27), despite years of repeated shortfalls.The revenue administration is fully prepared to deliver, he said, signalling the government's determination...

Flood situation worsens as more rivers rise above danger level

Relentless monsoon rains over Bangladesh and adjoining Indian catchments have sharply aggravated the flood situation, with swollen rivers spilling into new areas.However, the authorities have issued a warning that the crisis could spread further over the next three days as more rivers approach or exceed danger levels.The Flood Forecasting and...

2 more die of measles-like symptoms

Health authorities recorded two more deaths linked to measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours to 8:00am on Thursday.With the latest fatalities, the measles-related death toll has risen to 747 since mid-March, including 93 laboratory-confirmed cases, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The DGHS also reported 818 suspected and...

Sending 10 million skilled personnel abroad planned

Overseas employment of 10 million skilled personnel over next five years has been planned as part of government strategy to expand Bangladesh's foreign labour markets and foreign-exchange earnings.Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury informed parliament Thursday about the manpower-export plan.Replying to a question from Naogaon-5 MP Md...

4 of 30 Bangladeshis sent to Russia die in Ukraine war

Four of the 30 Bangladeshi workers who travelled to Russia under employment contracts and were allegedly forced to join the Russia-Ukraine war have died, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury told parliament on Thursday.He said the government has launched diplomatic efforts to bring the remaining workers back...

FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina's win over Egypt

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence.In an interview published on inside.fifa.com on Thursday, Collina said of referees was part of football but he...

Mother, son hacked dead at Rohingya camp

Cox's Bazar, July 9 (UNB): A 30-year-old woman and her minor son were hacked to death allegedly by her husband over family feud at Kutupalong rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Thursday.The deceased were identified as Nur alias Sufia, 30, wife of Ehteshamul Haque and their...