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ACTRESS MIM TALKS ABOUT BKASH SERVICES IN ONLINE MEETING

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Popular actress and model Bidya Sinha Mim joined an online 'Uthan Boithok' (courtyard meeting) to enlighten rural people about various easy and secure Mobile Financial Services provided by bKash, including loan and savings instalment deposits of microfinance institutions, all from...

LAKE CITY HOSTS CONCORD SPRING FESTIVAL

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Concord Group organised a two-day celebrations of Concord Spring Festival 1431 at Dhaka's first satellite township, Lake City Concord, recently. Located just 20 minutes from Baridhara, this eco-friendly residential area was constructed using only green bricks and blocks. Marking the...

Islamic Finance and Investment holds Board meeting ------

2025-02-26 00:00:00

The 358th meeting of the Board of Directors of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFIPLC) was held on Monday at its Head Office. Abul Quasem Haider, Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided over the meeting. Vice Chairmen Mostanser Billa...

AGRANI BANK HOLDS BUSINESS REVIEW MEETING FOR FARIDPUR CIRCLE

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Agrani Bank PLC held a Business Review Meeting for Faridpur Circle and Managers' Conference 2025 at the BRAC Learning Centre in Faridpur on Tuesday. The bank's Chief Executive Officer Md Anwarul Islam was present as the chief guest and Deputy...

Govt to procure one cargo of LNG from spot market

2025-02-26 00:00:00

The government approved a proposal on Tuesday in principle for procuring one cargo of LNG from the spot market under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) in a bid to meet the urgent need, report BSS.The approval came from the 8th...

SM Mahmud Hossain’s death anniv observed

2025-02-26 00:00:00

The first death anniversary of SM Mahmud Hossain, the founder chairman of CVC Finance Limited, was observed at the company's headquarters on Monday, says a statement.A condolence meeting and doa mahfil were held on the occasion. Family members of the...

Progress of Rooppur N-power plant to be reviewed as Rosatom DG due today

FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00

Terming the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant a signature initiative in Bangladesh-Russia bilateral cooperation, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday said that both the countries will review the progress of the project during the visit of Alexey Likhachev, Director General...

First sustainable hospital wastewater treatment plant launched

FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00

The first sustainable hospital wastewater treatment plant in the country was launched on Monday by icddr,b and partners, setting a new benchmark for environmental compliance.In a transformative step toward safeguarding public health and the environment, icddr,b, in partnership with the...

PRIME BANK PARTNERS WITH PRIME BANK GRAMMAR SCHOOL

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Prime Bank signed an agreement with Prime Bank Grammar School to provide seamless banking services under its specialised segment `primeacademia'. M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, deputy managing director of the bank, and Maj Gen Dr Md Nayeem Ashfaque Chowdhury (Retd.), chief...

MTB LAUNCHES MASTERCARD VIRTUAL DEBIT CARD

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Mutual Trust Bank launched 'Mastercard Virtual Debit Card' recently. The digital payment solution offers seamless and secure payment options for digitally connected consumers. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director & CEO of the bank; Syed Mohammad Kamal, country manager of Mastercard...

UCB achieves milestone in new accounts

2025-02-26 00:00:00

United Commercial Bank (UCB) opened over 0.1 million new accounts in just 36 working days, according to a statement. This achievement was accomplished through the bank's branches, sub-branches, agent outlets and digital platforms. A majority of these new accounts belong...

BAT to address post-budget packaging issues

FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00

Multinational cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco Bangladesh decided to install laser printers in its Dhaka and Savar factories at the expense of Tk 249 million to improve operating efficiency. It made the disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on...

Singer's new plant to reduce reliance on imports, boost profitability

FE REPORT | 2025-02-26 00:00:00

Singer Bangladesh has started commercial operation of its new home appliance manufacturing plant, aimed at strengthening its position in the fast growing market.The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) on Monday approved the operation of the plant at Araihazar in Narayangonj,...

Shahjalal Islami Bank Holds Discussion on SMEs

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised a discussion on 'SMEs, Agriculture, Retail and Credit Card Solutions' at its Training Academy with the support of the Agent Banking Division recently, attended by some 100 agents. The event was designed to advance financial...

EU industry ministers to meet over steel tariffs

2025-02-26 00:00:00

PARIS, Feb 25 (AFP): European industry ministers will meet in Paris on Thursday to discuss measures to maintain steel production in Europe in response to US tariffs, France's industry ministry announced late Monday.Europe's steel industry is reeling from US President...

Global debt marches to record high

2025-02-26 00:00:00

LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters): The global debt-to-GDP ratio rose for the first time since 2020 last year, as the world's debt stock hit a new year-end record of $318 trillion and economic growth slowed, an Institute of International Finance report...

JAMUNA OIL COMPANY HOLDS 49TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Jamuna Oil Company Ltd. (JOCL) holds its 49th annual general meeting (AGM) on a virtual platform on Tuesday. Chairman of JOCL Board M A Akmall Hossain Azad presided over the AGM. Directors Kaosar Zahura, Md. Shamsul Alam Bhuiyan, Dr. Nurun...

Isuzu Exclusive Fair begins in city

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Uttara Motors Ltd, the sole distributor of Japanese Isuzu buses, trucks and pickups, organised a three-day Isuzu Exclusive Fair that began at 101 Shahid Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Tejgaon, in Dhaka on Tuesday.Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Group of Companies Mujibur...

BRAC Bank partners with City Group

2025-02-26 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has partnered with City Group to offer advanced cash management solutions and supply chain financing to optimise working capital and financial operations of the leading corporate conglomerate in Bangladesh. As part of this collaboration, BRAC Bank will deliver...

StanChart appoints Sabah Saleheen as Head of Markets

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Sabah Saleheen Azim as Head of Markets and Corporate Sales, Bangladesh, says a statement. Sabah joined Standard Chartered in 2017 and has held various roles across client facing and Financial Markets roles, most recently heading...

BIAC hosts training on negotiation skills for revenue officers

2025-02-26 00:00:00

The Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) recently organised a specialised training programme titled 'Enhancement of Negotiation Skills for Revenue Officers'.This programme was designed to equip participants with essential negotiation techniques to efficiently handle revenue-related disputes while ensuring legal compliance and...

Maldives urged to regularise undocumented BD expats

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged the Maldivian government for regularising the undocumented Bangladeshi expatriates living in the country and recruiting more workforce from Bangladesh.The Chief Adviser conveyed this to High Commissioner of the Maldives Shiuneen Rasheed when...

Today's Matches (2025-02-26)

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Rain washes out Australia-S Africa match

2025-02-26 00:00:00

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Feb 25 (AFP): The Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday.Rain began to fall from early morning and despite being relenting...

Memories of World Cup shock boost Afghanistan for England clash

2025-02-26 00:00:00

LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 25, 2025 (AFP) - Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi warned England on Tuesday that memories of their famous 2023 World Cup win over the then holders gives them the confidence to pull off a Champions Trophy surprise.Both teams...

Mountaineer Shakil begins 'Sea to Summit' expedition from Cox's Bazar to Everest peak

2025-02-26 00:00:00

To raise awareness about plastic waste management, plastic pollution, carbon emission reduction, and the importance of sustainable environmental solutions, mountaineer Ikramul Hasan Shakil has started his journey on foot from the shores of Cox's Bazar, to Mount Everest on Tuesday,...

Bangladesh likely to host a white-ball series against Pakistan this year

2025-02-26 00:00:00

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official said on Tuesday that the board is considering hosting Pakistan for a white-ball series in July- August this year, reports Cricbuzz.Cricbuzz learnt that no final decision has been taken in this regard yet, but...

Senior Bangladesh players 'just don't turn up' in ICC events

2025-02-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh endured another dismal campaign in a global event which has placed a harsh spotlight on their batting unit. They were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after two sub-par totals - 228 all out and 236 for 9 -...

Man killed by nephew over banana harvest dispute

2025-02-26 00:00:00

PATUAKHALI, Feb 25 (UNB): A 65-year-old man was killed in an attack allegedly by his nephew over cutting bananas from a plant on a disputed land in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali. The deceased was identified as Belayet Hossain, a resident...

Eight Bailey bridges at risk of collapse in Khagrachhari

2025-02-26 00:00:00

KHAGRACHHARI, Feb 25 (BSS): The risky bailey bridges built in 1990s for six months during the emergency period in Khagrachari are almost collapsing, causing sufferings for the tourists going to Sajek, a popular tourist spot in the district. "There are...