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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a six-day programme to celebrate the party's 47th founding anniversary starting August last.BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan announced the programme at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office in...
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan has described the demand by some political parties to introduce a proportional representation (PR) election system in the next national election as 'unrealistic and suspicious', report agencies. "When such insistence is placed on this...
TOKYO, Aug 20 (AFP): Japanese exports suffered their steepest drop in more than four years last month as tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump bit, official data showed Wednesday.The year-on-year drop of 2.6 per cent in July included a...
HONG KONG, Aug 20 (AFP): Asian markets were mixed Wednesday in the face of worrying signs for Japanese exports, as investors await signals from US policymakers of an interest rate cut in the world's largest economy.Traders have also been watching...
Hong Kong's stock exchange operator said on Wednesday its first half profit rose almost 40 per cent to a record HK$8.52 billion ($1.09 billion), driven by a sharp increase in daily stock trading and a revived listings market, reports Reuters.The...
FRANKFURT, Aug 20 (Reuters/AFP): The trade deal between the US and the EU is close to the baseline assumed by the European Central Bank, but uncertainty persists in key sectors like pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on...
Syngenta Bangladesh has launched a Synnovator, the country's first private sector-led facility for Insect Resistance Management (IRM) to safeguard crops and food security, marking a milestone in agricultural research and innovation. Hedayet Ullah, Managing Director of Syngenta Bangladesh, was present...
Shwapno, the country's largest and most loved retail chain, has taken a pioneering step in transforming Bangladesh's shopping experience by launching the nation's first-ever self-checkout counters in grocery retail. This service was introduced at Gulshan-1 in the city on Wednesday,...
The 26th Annual General Meeting of Nitol Insurance Company Limited was held on virtual platform on Tuesday. A K M Monirul Hoque, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. Vice-Chairman Zobair Humayun Khandaker, Director Naeema Hoque, Mahmudul Hoque Shamim,...
The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rupali Investment Limited, a subsidiary of Rupali Bank PLC, was held at its head office in the city recently. Rupali Bank Managing Director and Chairman of Rupali Investment Limited Md Wahidul Islam presided...
The Advertising Agencies Association of Bangladesh (AAAB) organised its networking hub with Grameenphone (GP) CEO Yasir Azman as the guest of honour at a Banani Club in the city recently. The event brought together leading figures from top advertising agencies...
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Kazi Shah Muzakker Ahmadul Hoque was appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia to Bangladesh.On May 29, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, officially conferred this responsibility on Mr Hoque, and on August 18, the Bangladesh government granted him...
Under the guidance of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), Southeast Bank, as the lead bank, arranged the Lead Bank Training Programme on 'Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism' in Narayanganj recently. Md Mostakur Rahman, Director of BFIU,...
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic partnership agreement with BANGLAMARK MotorTech at the bank's corporate office in Dhaka, opening up a range of exclusive lifestyle privileges for its customers. Through this partnership, Prime Bank customers will enjoy attractive...
Mercantile Bank PLC has signed an agreement with ShareTrip Limited at the bank's Head Office in the city recently. Dr. Md. Zahid Hossain, DMD & CBO of the bank, and Shibly Sadiq, Chief Sales Officer of ShareTrip, signed the agreement....
Midland Bank PLC (MDB) launched the 'Blind Notch Taka Pay Card' for its customers at a simple ceremony held at its Head Office in Dhaka recently. Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, formally introduced the Taka...
The country's stock markets extended losses for a second day on Wednesday as key indices and overall turnover declined both in Dhaka and Chattogram.The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened higher but the momentum could not sustain as indices fell gradually...
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Troubled lender Global Islami Bank could not fully utilise the proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO) within the stipulated timeframe and is now seeking an extension until November 2026 to complete the fund deployment.The fourth-generation Shariah-compliant bank raised Tk...
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Market analysts have expressed skepticism over a recent forecast by CAL Bangladesh that the country's equity benchmark index could soar to 10,000 points within the next 18 to 24 months.Such target appears 'overly ambitious' without structural reforms of the capital...
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (AFP): US health authorities announced Tuesday a recall of frozen shrimp potentially contaminated with radioactivity.The seafood imported from a company in Indonesia has been marketed in 13 states by retail giant Walmart, the Food and Drug Administration...
BEIJING, Aug 20 (AFP): China and India announced they would restart direct flights in a string of diplomatic breakthroughs, state media reported Wednesday, as Beijing's foreign minister wrapped up a visit before heading to Pakistan.Following Wang Yi's trip to India,...
Recently, Meghna Bank PLC participated as the Registration Partner and Silver Sponsor at the Platinum Jubilee Registration Inauguration Ceremony of Holy Cross Girls High School, held at the school campus. The event was attended by Sister Pushpa Teresa Gomes, CSC,...
BRAC Bank has partnered with MetLife Bangladesh to introduce digital life and health insurance services through its digital banking app, Astha. An agreement was formalised to this effect on 14 August 2025 at BRAC Bank's Head Office with Tareq Refat...
Bengal Commercial Bank organized a grooming session titled "Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders" to guide the leaders of tomorrow as well as enhance students' professional and personal skills. The event was held on Wednesday, at the Bank's head office in Gulshan under...
DINAJPUR, Aug 20 (BSS): Under the food-friendly programme the government has started selling rice at Taka 15 per kg among people from August 17 last.The rice will be sold among 55 lakh people, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today said...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed its Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS) guidelines for banks, allowing them to approve, renew, or adjust loans for borrowers with an "unacceptable" credit rating, reports UNB.The directive, issued on Tuesday, by the Department of...
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The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the support of Intertek to strengthen technology transfer and enhance the skills of workers and management staff in the apparel sector, particularly to boost competitiveness and sustainability.The call came during...
LONDON, Aug 20, 2025 (AFP): England confirmed Wednesday the dates for a white-ball tour of Sri Lank in January and February next year that will serve as part of their preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup.Harry Brook's men will...
MANCHESTER, England, Aug 20 (Reuters): Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was named the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year on Tuesday, with the Egyptian becoming the first player to win the award three times.Salah, who joined Liverpool in 2017,...
MADRID, Aug 20 (AP): Kylian Mbappé got off to a scoring start in his second season with Real Madrid, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Osasuna in their Spanish league opener Tuesday.Mbappé, the leading scorer in his debut...
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