Prayer Timings (2025-09-05)

HC issues rule on BB's power of merging banks, NBFIs

The High Court issued a rule on Thursday asking relevant authorities to explain why specific provisions of the "Bank Resolution Ordinance 2025" empowering the central bank to merge several banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) should not be declared unconstitutional.The...

SC upholds acquittal of Tarique, Babar, all others

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday upheld a High Court verdict acquitting BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, former state minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar, and all other accused in two cases over the 21 August...

One more bank espouses merger, another shuns bailout

Crisis-ridden Global Islami Bank (GIB) also accepts the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) option while Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL) now disagrees to espouse such bailout package launched by the regulator for banking-sector revamp.Instead of embracing the M&A recipe, SIBL sought...

ACC seeks Interpol Red Notice for Hasina, Joy arrests

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) asked the police to enforce arrest warrants against deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her son Joy by initiating procedures through Interpol Red Notice alert.In a letter signed by ACC Deputy Director (Legal and Prosecution-2)...

Mandatory 40pc local value addition spurs textiles rebound

Bangladesh looks poised to reap multiple benefits from the resolution of US tariff issues as mandatory higher local value addition to exports spurs textiles rebound while pared-down duty on apparel promises its trade expansion. Industry insiders appear upbeat about textiles...

TU of only 20 factory workers risks outsider troubles: BEF

Employers worry that strong-arm fresh labour-law rules are being "imposed" overriding earlier tripartite agreements, sidelining both employers and workers who are the principal stakeholders in the labour market, which could create industrial unrest.Bangladesh Employers' Federation (BEF), along with several major...

A two-year strategy to cure economic ills underway

A strategic crash programme is being framed to tackle mounting economic vulnerabilities like persistently high inflation, rising unemployment, declining household incomes, growing poverty and weak governance in the financial and institutional sectors.Officials say the General Economics Division (GED) of the...

Weather (2025-09-05)

Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions until 6:00 pm today (Friday). Day and night temperature...

Admit card download open for 47th BCS examinees

Candidates of 47th BCS can now download their admit card for the preliminary examination scheduled for September 19, according to a press statement.The download has been opened from 6 PM on Thursday at the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) website.

Advisory Council okays two policies, one ordinance

The Advisory Council approved two polices and one ordinance at its 41st meeting on Thursday with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in the chair, reports BSS.In the meeting, the Advisory Council approved the 'Policy for Renewable Energy-Based Commercial Electricity Generation/Setting up...

DSCC, DGNM ink deal on health centres

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) recently inked a deal with Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM) to ensure implementation of midwifery-led sexual and reproductive health services in selected urban health centers, according to a press release.Md. Zahirul Islam, DSCC...

DCCI, EWU sign MoC to boost industry-academia ties

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and East West University (EWU) on Thursday signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to promote entrepreneurship development and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.The signing ceremony took place on the EWU campus in the capital,...

RU VC rejects bias claims over RUCSU polls, teacher hiring

Rajshahi University (RU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Saleh Hasan Naqib on Thursday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to ensuring transparency in both teacher recruitment and the Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) election, dismissing allegations of irregularities and bias.Speaking at a press...

Zero tolerance for cyber crimes: EC

The Election Commission (EC) of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall union elections of 2025 has announced that it would show zero tolerance for cyber bullying and personal defamation, and strict legal action would be taken against...

Teachers' observer panel for fair DUCSU polls

To ensure a free and credible election for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and hall unions, an independent panel of observers comprising university teachers is being formed, according to Chief Returning Officer Professor Mohammad Jasim Uddin.He made the...

'Somonnito Shikkharthi Sangsad' announces manifesto

Ahead of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election, the independent panel 'Somonnito Shikkharthi Sangsad' has announced its 27-point manifesto.The manifesto was declared at 4:30 pm on Thursday in front of Madhur Canteen by VP candidate Jamaluddin Khalid and...

Latif Siddique, journo Panna denied bail

A Dhaka court has rejected the bail petition of former minister Abdul Latif Siddique and journalist Manjurul Islam Panna in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, report agencies. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Pias passed the order on Thursday...

Travel ban imposed on GM Quader, wife

A Dhaka court has imposed a travel ban on Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman Ghulam Muhammad (GM) Quader and his wife Sherifa Quader over graft allegations, reports BSS.Acting Judge of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court Md Ibrahim Miah passed...

Send Nur abroad within one week for treatment

Gono Odhikar Parishad (GOP) called upon on Thursday the ministry of health to send its president Nurul Haque Nur abroad for receiving advanced medical treatment within the next one week. "Our party president Nurul Haque Nur's health condition is not...

EU envoy holds talks with Jamaat chief

European Union (EU) Ambassador Charles Whiteley has met Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman as Bangladesh gears up for another political transition with the next general election, reports bdnews24.com.The meeting took place at the Jamaat leader's residence in the capoital's Bashundhara on...

Japan praises BD's improved labour environment

A Japanese parliamentary delegation engaged in labour issues on Wednesday praised improved working conditions in Bangladesh factories but emphasised that more efforts are needed for further progress, reports UNB. "We must admit that the labour environment has improved, but there...

Five more testify against Hasina, family

Five more witnesses have testified in three cases filed against 53 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana, over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots in the RAJUK Purbachal New Town Project, reports BSS.The...

No one is trustworthy in current political climate

Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker has warned of a crisis of trust' in Bangladesh, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at a meeting with the Association of Journalists on Thursday, he remarked that 'no one can be trusted' in the country's current political...

JANATA BANK TEAMS UP WITH SSL WIRELESS TO LAUNCH DIGITAL BILLER PAYMENT SERVICE

State-owned Janata Bank PLC has teamed up with leading fintech solutions provider SSL Wireless to introduce a new Biller Payment Service through its Internet Banking platform and eJanata Mobile App, offering customers enhanced convenience with secure and innovative digital financial...

GOURMET KEBAB FEST BEGINS AT WESTIN DHAKA

The Westin Dhaka, in partnership with Bank Asia PLC, inaugurated the Gourmet Kebab Fest, a signature culinary celebration showcasing the artistry and authentic flavours of kebabs from across the globe, on Wednesday. The fest will run until September 13 at...

TRUST BANK PLC AND LES BLEUS LTD SIGN MOU

Trust Bank PLC and Les Bleus Ltd. (Délifrance), signed an MoU under which Trust Bank Debit & Credit cardholders can avail 10% discount at Délifrance Cafés for dine-in and takeaway orders. Md. Mostafa Musharrof, Head of Card Division, Trust Bank;...

Competition on business plan to reduce plastic use launched

SME Foundation and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Bangladesh, launched a 'Competition on Business Plan to Reduce Plastic Use' on Thursday. A total of Tk 5.4 million will be awarded to selected entrepreneurs through this competition.The inauguration ceremony...

High Court issues rule on legality of NBR's mandatory online tax return order

The High Court on Thursday issued a rule on the 'Special Order' issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), which makes it mandatory for all taxpayers to submit their income tax returns through an online system. The High Court...

Banglalink rolls out country's first Voice over WiFi service

Banglalink on Thursday launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) service for the first time in Bangladesh, giving customers a smarter, clearer, and more reliable way to stay connected.With VoWiFi, customers can make regular voice calls over WiFi connections, whether at home,...