RIYADH, Sept 07 (Arab News): Japanese companies have invested around SR23.6 billion ($6.28 billion) in Saudi Arabia, with 18 firms establishing regional headquarters in the Kingdom, said a senior Japanese official. In an interview with Al-Eqtisadiah, Daisuke Yamamoto, consul general...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds Junior Science Olympiad Nat'l PhaseAl Arafah Islami Bank 11th Bangladesh Junior Science Olympiad-2025 National Phase was held in Dhaka recently. Some 600 students from different districts participated in the Olympiad at the International University of Business...
IFIC Bank promotes 115 officials to different positionsIn recognition of their significant contributions to professional competence and sustainable growth, IFIC Bank has promoted 115 officials to different positions. The bank organised a promotion ceremony titled "Celebrating Career Progression" at IFIC...
The 22nd meeting of the board of directors of Takaful Islami Securities Limited (a subsidiary of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC) was held in the city on Saturday. The meeting unanimously elected Emdadul Hoque Chowdhury (Emdad) as chairman for next two...
NCC BANK HONOURED WITH '3RD EMERGING ASIA BANKING CONCLAVE & AWARD-2025' National Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank has been honoured as runner-up in the risk management category at the prestigious "3rd ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2025", organised...
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter said on Sunday that women's active participation is crucial for developing a thriving animal nutrition sector in Bangladesh because they are heavily involved in livestock care, management, and decision-making, reports BSS."The national nutritional needs...
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Sept 7 (Reuters): China aims to slash subscription and sales-related fees in the country's $4.9 trillion mutual fund industry to reduce costs for investors and encourage long-term investment.Draft rules published by China's securities regulator late on Friday will...
TRUST BANK, BB INK DEAL TO IMPLEMENT STARTUP REFINANCING FUNDTrust Bank and Bangladesh Bank (BB) signed a bilateral participation agreement to implement Tk5 billion Start-up Refinancing Fund, aimed at nurturing innovative entrepreneurs and supporting new business ventures in Bangladesh. The...
Prime Bank, JCX Developments partner to offer housing solutionsPrime Bank entered into a strategic partnership with JCX Developments Ltd to offer premium housing solutions. The collaboration is aimed at delivering a wide range of exclusive and tailored housing solutions for...
Financial markets may be looking at another bout of volatility over the next six months, economists cautioned, as US President Donald Trump clashes with the Federal Reserve to exert influence on monetary policy, reports Reuters.Trump's persistent criticism of the Fed...
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Daily turnover on the Dhaka bourse crossed the Tk 14 billion mark on Sunday for the first time in more than a year, as upbeat investors poured fresh funds into well-performing stocks amid growing optimism in the market.Turnover, a crucial...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a three-member election commission on Saturday to oversee its board of directors election, reports BSS.Mohammod Hossain, senior advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, was named as the chief election commissioner.Md. Sibgat Ullah, BPM, PPM,...
NEW DELHI, Sept 7 (AFP): A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face off for the first time in cricket since the military conflict in May.Along with regional bragging rights, the Twenty20...
The Bangladesh cricketers left Dhaka for United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday to take part in the Asia Cup in two separate groups, reports BSS.The first group, which included captain Liton Das, Jaker Anik, Saif Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid...
PIROJPUR, Sept 07 (UNB): A Pirojpur court on Sunday sentenced six people to life imprisonment and for killing a trader in 2014.Pirojpur District and Session Judge Md Majibur Rahman handed down the punishment.The lifers were identified as Ezaz Sharif, 27,...
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized arms, ammunition, drugs and other contraband items worth Tk 1.77 billion (177.21 crore) during anti-smuggling drives across the country, especially in bordering areas in the month of August, reports UNB.During this period, the...
Couple found dead in Barguna houseBARGUNA, Sept 07: Police recovered the throat-slit body of a woman and the hanging body of her husband from a house at Dakkhin Eitbaria village in Sadar upazila of Barguna district on Sunday. The deceased...
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GAIBANDHA, Sept 07: From Balasighat in Fulchhari upazila of Gaibandha to Bahadurabadghat in Jamalpur district, boats are still only means of travel.A small boat plies its way across the Brahmaputra. It crosses from one end to the other with a...
BANGKOK, Sept 07 (AFP): Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul took office as prime minister on Sunday, after an endorsement from the king started the conservative's tenure as the nation's new leader."His Majesty the King has endorsed Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul to be...
SYDNEY, Sept 07 (AFP): A gang of masked attackers armed with machetes stabbed and killed two boys aged 12 and 15 in a "horrific" attack in the Australian city of Melbourne, police said Sunday.Up to eight people in a suspected...
KYIV, Sept 07 (AFP): Russia fired at least 805 drones and 13 missiles at Ukraine from late Saturday to early Sunday, the largest air attack of the war, according to Ukraine's air force."Air force units detected and tracked 818 air...
TOKYO, Sept 07 (Reuters): Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world's fourth-largest economy.Ishiba, 68, instructed his Liberal Democratic...
The first Bangla book on semiconductors, The Advancement of Technology: Semiconductors and Bangladesh's Potential, authored by Mohammad Enayetur Rahman, CEO and President of Ulkasemi, has been launched in Dhaka.Published by Student-Ways, the book introduces semiconductor technology to the wider public...
Xiaomi, Bangladesh's top handset brand, has unveiled the REDMI 15C, featuring the largest display in its segment and a powerful 6000mAh battery. Priced at Tk 14,999 for the 128GB+6GB variant and Tk 17,499 for the 256GB+8GB version, the device is...
HONOR has launched the HONOR 400 Lite 5G in Bangladesh at an affordable Tk 32,999, expanding its 400 series lineup. The release follows the country's pilot rollout of 5G services, aiming to make next-generation connectivity more accessible. The 400 Lite...
vivo has unveiled its latest V series flagship, the V60, in Bangladesh. The smartphone combines powerful performance with advanced imaging and design features. The V60 introduces a 6500mAh BlueVolt battery with 90W FlashCharge, supported by third-generation silicon-carbon anode technology. vivo...
Nadim Khan | 2025-09-08 00:00:00
With government backing on the rise, here's how to transform a local solution into a national success story.In the bustling, energetic landscape of modern Bangladesh, a new chapter of economic growth is being written not in traditional factories, but in...
Banking has never been more convenient. From high street branches to mobile apps, money management now takes place at our fingertips. But this digital revolution comes with vulnerabilities-cyber-criminals are constantly seeking ways to exploit them. Fraud is no longer a...
Gold prices hit fresh record highs on Friday after a soft U.S. jobs report cemented hopes of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, fuelling fresh momentum for bullion's blistering rally, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.9 per cent at $3,577.33...
The government is working to make easy the conditions of donor agencies or lending countries for ensuring more competition in procurement process and reducing project costs aimed at sustaining the country's development, reports BSS.To this end, officials concerned mentioned that...
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