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Banks to remain closed on March 18 for Eid

Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday announced that all scheduled banks will remain closed on March 18 as the government declared the day a public holiday through an executive order on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB.However, some bank branches in key industrial areas will remain open on a limited scale on...

REHAB seeks Tk 30b fund for housing sector

Real estate developers have called for fresh financial support to cushion the housing sector from growing economic uncertainty triggered by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Industry leaders say rising costs and tight financing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for developers to sustain construction activity and for buyers to afford homes.The...

US-Bangla Airlines to resume Sharjah, Abu Dhabi flights from Mar 13, 14

Bangladesh's leading private airline, US-Bangla Airlines, will resume its flights from Dhaka to Sharjah on March 13 and to Abu Dhabi on March 14, following a suspension caused by the US-Israel attack on Iran from February 28. The airline also plans to restart flights from Dhaka to Doha soon, according...

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen meets

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen meets Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood at his office in Secretariat on Tuesday. — PID

Bangladesh, UK discuss trade, aviation and multilateral cooperation

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom explored ways to further strengthen their trade and business relations, including unlocking investment in Bangladesh's blue economy, broadening the "Made in Bangladesh" brand and expanding cooperation in education and multilateral platforms.The discussion took place when Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Prime Minister's Adviser on...

Rezaul Karim promoted to DMD of Grameen Bank

Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has recently been promoted to Deputy Managing Director (Finance & Accounts) of Grameen Bank, in recognition of his outstanding performance and valuable contributions to the institution. The decision was made at the 173rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Grameen Bank. Prior to this promotion,...

BB directs banks, MFS to ensure uninterrupted transactions during Eid

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all scheduled banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers and payment system operators to ensure uninterrupted and secure digital transactions during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, reports UNB.In a circular issued on Monday, the central bank instructed financial institutions to maintain round-the-clock operations across electronic payment platforms to...

Pay Zakat, donations thru Nagad and Nagad Islamic

Nagad and Nagad Islamic have introduced the most convenient facilities for paying Zakat and providing financial donations to serve humanity through various charitable organisations. Every day, users of the Nagad and Nagad Islamic apps, as well as basic phone users dialling the USSD code *167#, are sending their Zakat and...

Jamuna Bank observes International Women's Day

Jamuna Bank PLC celebrated International Women's Day amid enthusiasm at its head office on Sunday. The theme of this year's Day was "Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls". Managing Director and CEO Mirza Elias Uddin Ahmed inaugurated the event, which was attended by retired Major General Professor...

SBAC Bank hands over cheque to BB startup fund

SBAC Bank PLC has handed over a cheque to transfer funds to Bangladesh Startup Investment Company PLC, established by Bangladesh Bank to make equity investment more accessible for technology-based and innovative entrepreneurs. Md. Rabiul Islam, Additional Managing Director of SBAC Bank, handed over the cheque worth more than Tk 25.8...

Community Bank celebrates International Women's Day

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC organised a special programme marking International Women's Day, bringing together female employees of the bank working in and around Dhaka. The event was held at the head office of the bank in Dhaka under the theme "Give to Gain". On the occasion, Managing Director (Current Charge)...

ICAB's DRC hosts Ramadan celebration and Islamic cultural festival

The Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has recently organised the "Ramadan Celebration & Islamic Cultural Festival 2026" for a second consecutive time. The event featured recitation of the holy Quran, Ramadan-themed quizzes, and various competitions. Renowned Islamic scholar Shaykh Ahmedullah was present...

Thailand, Vietnam push remote work to save energy

BANGKOK, March 10, 2026 (AFP): Thailand and Vietnam encouraged public employees on Tuesday to work from home and take up other energy-saving measures as the Middle East war disrupted oil supplies and sent fuel prices swinging.Thai authorities said government workers should shift to remote work where possible and asked that...