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WALTON HI-TECH GETS 'GREEN FACTORY AWARD'

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has been honoured with 'Green Factory Award-2025' for enhancing productivity through use of skilled workforce and eco-friendly technology in a safe working environment. M. Yusuf Ali, additional managing director (AMD) of the company, received the award...

Meghna Bank holds 12th Annual General Meeting

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Meghna Bank PLC was held at Madona Tower at Mohakhali in Dhaka on Monday. Chairperson of the bank Uzma Chowdhury presided over the meeting. Tanveer Ahmed, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Md Ali...

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM OF RUPALI BANK HOLDS 26TH MEETING

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The 26th meeting of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of Rupali Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office in Dhaka on Monday. SMT Chairman and Managing Director of the bank Kazi Md. Wahidul Islam presided over the meeting....

Jamuna Bank holds 24th Annual General Meeting

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Jamuna Bank PLC held its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through a virtual platform from its Corporate Office in Dhaka on Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by Robin Razon Sakhawat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank....

Nissan shareholders assail management over deepening crisis

2025-06-25 00:00:00

TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters): Nissan Motor shareholders vented their frustrations over the automaker's poor performance at its annual general meeting on Tuesday, with some demanding greater management accountability for the deepening crisis at Japan's third-largest car company.The meeting was the...

Tesla shares soar after first robotaxi test rides hit the road in Austin, Texas

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Tesla shares jumped over 9 per cent on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker started testing its long-awaited robotaxi service, a key step toward proving the technology that CEO Elon Musk has for years touted as a crucial driver of its...

EBL OFFERS loans for MOTOR BIKE PURCHASE

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Eastern Bank will offer loans to customers purchasing brand new motor bikes from New Grameen Motors. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD, head of retail and SME banking of EBL, and Mazba Uddin Mamun, chairman of New Grameen Motors Limited, signed an...

GOOGLE WALLET™ OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN BANGLADESH

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Google Wallet has been officially launched in Bangladesh. City Bank customers can now add their Mastercard or Visa cards to Google Wallet and pay with Google Pay™. Google Pay is backed by advanced encryption technology, ensuring high levels of data...

BRAC Bank, Diners Club launch Emerald Credit Card

2025-06-25 00:00:00

BRAC Bank has collaborated with Diners Club International to launch BRAC Bank Diners Club International Emerald Credit Card, which is tailored to offer a blend of luxury, convenience, and exclusive privileges to corporate professionals.New card members will receive welcome vouchers...

IPDC Finance appoints new Head of Retail Business

2025-06-25 00:00:00

IPDC Finance PLC has appointed Mohammad Monirul Islam as its new Head of Retail Business, marking a strategic move aligned with the company's ambition to scale up its retail operations and deliver transformative customer experiences, says a statement.Mr. Islam brings...

No financial liability for banks in contract-based imports: BB

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The Bangladesh Bank has clarified that commercial banks will not bear any financial liability in the case of contract-based imports, in a move aimed at streamlining import procedures and encouraging greater engagement from banks, reports UNB.In a circular issued on...

Rupali Bank surpasses Tk 780b in deposits

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

Rupali Bank PLC has reached a major milestone by crossing Tk 780 billion in deposits, marking a significant achievement for the state-owned bank amid growing public trust and expanded financial inclusion efforts.The state-owned bank has made notable progress across several...

Regulator to see if Ratanpur Steel can return to production

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

The stock market watchdog has decided to find out if Ratanpur Steel Re-Rolling Mills (RSRMSTEEL) has enough resources to return to business, prompted by its closure for years and non-submission of financial statements. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)...

Investors dump shares in hefty losses, unmoved by lofty reforms

BABUL BARMAN | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

The number of beneficiary owner's (BO) accounts with zero share balance surged by 6.8 per cent in the past one year as many investors sold off their entire holdings amid persistent economic challenges and political tensions.The number of BO accounts...

Green Delta Capital closes $100m debt financing for construction of terminal at Ctg port

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Green Delta Capital Limited (GDC), a premier investment bank, has successfully closed a $100 million limited recourse debt financing package for RSGT Bangladesh Ltd. (RSGTB), marking a historic milestone in the country's infrastructure development journey. Green Delta Capital acted as...

No plan to raise fuel prices for now, says energy adviser

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Despite a slight rise in global oil prices amid the Middle East tensions, the government has no plan to raise fuel prices in the domestic market for now, Energy Affairs Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said on Monday, reports UNB."Any...

92pc of BD exports to UK to remain duty-free after LDC graduation

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

After Bangladesh leaves the Least Developed Country (LDC) group, 92 per cent of its export items will still enjoy zero duty in the United Kingdom (UK).Also, more than 99.8 per cent of Bangladeshi products will continue to enjoy zero duty...

Forex reserves rise to $21.75b

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The foreign exchange reserves held by Bangladesh Bank have increased to $21.75 billion, according to the BPM6 method of calculation used by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports bdnews24.com. On Apr 30 this year, reserves had exceeded $22 billion after...

Weather (2025-06-25)

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Light to moderate rain/thunder shower is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Wednesday). It may also occur at many places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna...

394 dengue, 21 Covid cases reported in 24 hours

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

A total of 394 new dengue cases were reported across the country from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This brings the total number of dengue cases this year to 8,544. No...

IUB to host int'l conf'ce on June 26-27

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) will host the 5th International Conference on "Language, Literature, Culture, and Crises" on June 26-27. Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML) will organise the event on the university campus in the city.The conference theme will...

ADB approves $86.7m support for Rohingya, host communities in BD

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved US$86.7 million in new financing to improve basic infrastructure and essential services for displaced people from Myanmar (DPFM) and host communities in Bangladesh.The support includes a $58.6 million grant and a $28.1...

Foreign loans mostly used for debt repayment: Edn adviser

DU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

A large portion of Bangladesh's foreign loans is being spent in repaying previous debts, leaving limited scope for allocating adequate funds to priority sectors like education, said Education Adviser Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar. He made the remark as the...

Lead battery posing serious risk to health, environment

SM NAJMUS SAKIB | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

Millions of used lead batteries are posing deadly threats to public health and environment amid the growing use of battery-run vehicles in the country over the years.As these locally-made lead batteries are hardly reusable (one-time use only and cannot be...

Memorial for ex-minister Abdullah Al Noman Friday

2025-06-25 00:00:00

A memorial meeting for former Fisheries, Livestock, and Environment minister Abdullah Al Noman will be held at the Jatiya Press Club in the capital at 3:00 pm on Friday, says a press release.To mark the event, a 45-member citizens' committee...

Four injured in employees union factional clash at Nagar Bhaban

FE REPORT | 2025-06-25 00:00:00

Four to five persons have been injured in a clash between two rival groups of Jatiyatabadi Sramik Karmachari Union, as affiliate of BNP, at Nagar Bhaban, the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). A police official at Shahbagh Police...

Indictment hearing in Hasina's crimes against humanity case July 1

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 has set July 1 for indictment hearing in crimes against humanity case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others over their role during the July Uprising, report agencies.The other two accused in the...

Jamaat gets back registration, ‘Scales’ symbol

2025-06-25 00:00:00

The Election Commission (EC) has reinstated the registration of the Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party alongside its electoral symbol, the "weighing scales", in light of a Supreme Court order, reports bdnews24.com.On Tuesday, EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said an official gazette...

Four hurt in cocktail blast near NCP office in city

2025-06-25 00:00:00

A cocktail explosion occurred in front of the central office of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), injuring four people, reports UNB.Mushfiq-us-Salehin, joint member secretary of the NCP media cell said the incident took place around 10:00 pm on Monday.He stated...

Rizvi reiterates stance against mob violence

2025-06-25 00:00:00

Reaffirming his party's stance against the culture of mob violence, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said no one has the right to take the law into their own hands, report agencies."The case filed against three Election...