DOHA, Oct 26 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would not schedule any talks with Vladimir Putin unless it was clear that the Russian leader was serious about making a deal to end the war in Ukraine."I'm...
The government has taken an initiative to establish citizen service centres at every Deputy Commissioner's (DC) office across the country to make land-related services more accessible to the public, said Senior Secretary of the Land Ministry ASM Saleh Ahmed, reports...
SRINAGAR, India, Oct 26 (Reuters): Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased US tariffs left...
LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters): Angola has bid for a majority stake in Anglo American unit De Beers, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, setting up a potential standoff with neighbouring Botswana which is also seeking control...
BEIJING, Oct 26 (Reuters): China on Friday unveiled a proposal for a more stringent steel capacity swap plan to reduce existing capacity and rebalance supply and demand, 14 months after it paused the old programme.The original swap plan required steel...
HANOI/KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Reuters): The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20 per cent tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided...
JEDDAH, Oct 26 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector contributed $31.5 billion to the country's gross domestic product in 2024, driven by rising production and initiatives that strengthened food self-sufficiency, according to official data. Total agricultural and food production exceeded...
RANGAMATI, Oct 26 (BSS): Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Sunday stressed the need for modernising infrastructure to protect and boost fisheries resources in Kaptai Lake. "If important establishments, including the Rangamati BFDC landing station, can be modernised, it...
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Reuters): The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare...
KUALA LUMPUR, (Malaysia) (AP): Trade tensions between the United States and China appeared to ease Sunday ahead of an expected meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as both sides signaled progress toward stabilizing relations between the...
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A new chapter in Bangladesh-Japan collaboration is unfolding in the country's fast-growing ICT sector. Experts at a seminar in Dhaka on Sunday said sustained partnership between the two nations will be key to developing a new generation of highly skilled...
AB Bank PLC has recently relocated its Kakrail Islami Banking Branch to HR Bhaban, 26/1, Kakrail Road, Ramna, Dhaka. Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the new premises with all modern banking facilities. Officials of...
A signing ceremony was recently held between Upay, one of the leading mobile financial service providers, and BCL Group, a concern of TMSS Bogura.Under the agreement, BCL Glass Industries Limited, TMSS LPG Limited, BCL Ceramic Industries Limited, and BCL Board...
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American Wellness Center, Dhaka at the corporate head office of the bank on Sunday.Managing Director of the bank Mosleh Uddin Ahmed and Chairman of American Wellness Center Md. Mahbubul...
In a landmark move to connect global capital with Bangladesh's expanding opportunities, Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL), a leading Bangladeshi investment bank and wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lixia...
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Around 13 per cent of surveyed garment workers in Bangladesh have yet to fully receive the enhanced minimum wage introduced under the last revised structure, with some receiving only partial increases and others none at all.The government in 2023 set...
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Oct 26 (AFP): US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was hiking tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10 percent, as fallout continued over a Canadian anti-tariff ad that featured late US leader Ronald Reagan.The...
LONDON, Oct 26 (Reuters): Major investors, spooked by AI exuberance yet wary of betting against it, are shifting from hyped-up stocks into potential next-in-line winners, reviving a strategy from the 1990s dotcom era that helped some sidestep the crash.As US...
The 338th meeting of the Board of Directors of Pragati Insurance Ltd was held at the Head office of the company at Kawran Bazar in Dhaka recently. Syed M. Altaf Hussain, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. Directors...
Agrani Bank PLC held a Managers' Conference in Sylhet on Saturday to discuss the implementation and progress of the bank's 100-day special action plan. Managing Director of the bank Md Anwarul Islam was present as the chief guest and Deputy...
Janata Bank PLC held the Rangpur Divisional Branch Managers' Conference at a local auditorium in Rangpur on Sunday. Chairman of the bank Mohammad Fazlur Rahman was present as the chief guest and Managing Director Md Mazibur Rahman as a special...
As part of its ongoing commitment to employee well-being, Bank Asia's Human Resources Division organised a "Breast Cancer Awareness Program" on October 23. The day-long event featured comprehensive health check-up facilities provided by Sukhee (Grameen Digital Health), a vibrant pickle...
Midland Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Finland-based company Olwel to provide cardholders with discounts on medical services. Olwel has developed an innovative digital service platform that connects qualified and trained general practitioners with patients, enabling them...
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) celebrated its 26th founding anniversary on October 26, marking another milestone in its inspiring journey. The joyous celebration took place at the bank's corporate head office, MTB Centre, Gulshan, Dhaka in the presence of the bank's...
Suzuki Bangladesh has opened its new service arena in the city, the largest motorcycle service facility in Bangladesh and the largest within Suzuki's global network. This landmark launch marks a significant step forward in enhancing the motorbike ownership experience and...
The country's popular cake brand 'Wonder Cake' organised a daylong event titled 'Wonderful Day' at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on Friday to inspire creativity, confidence, and positive thinking among the young generation. A total of 500 students from...
To further strengthen its commitment in preventing financial crimes such as hundi, betting, and money laundering, bKash has recently organised four awareness workshops in Dhaka, Khulna, Bogura and Cumilla for all its distributors. The daylong sessions brought together bKash's channel...
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Credit card usage in Bangladesh has surged sharply over the past year, reflecting stronger consumer confidence and an uptick in retail activity in the domestic market. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), domestic credit card transactions increased...
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The securities regulator has formed a nine-member Shariah advisory council to facilitate the issuance of Shariah-compliant securities and promote the development of an Islamic capital market.The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Sunday announced the names of the council...
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Kohinoor Chemical posted a record profit of Tk 632 million in FY25, driven by higher sales and a reduction in raw material prices.With that, the company registered more than 24 per cent year-on-year profit growth for the year through June,...
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