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ISPAB condemns attacks on internet service providers

The Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) has strongly condemned a series of attacks, vandalism, looting, extortion and attempts to seize network operations targeting internet service providers in Dhaka and other parts of the country, including the corporate headquarters of Dot Internet in the capital's Mohammadpur area.At a press...

India blocks extra Nepal power supply to BD

Nepal's plan to increase electricity exports to Bangladesh has been stalled after India declined approval for an additional 20MW, citing constraints on cross-border transmission capacity, energy officials said, reports bdnews24.com.According to The Kathmandu Post, India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) withheld clearance for the proposed increase.Officials noted that the process has...

Govt to make afforestation programme digital

The government plans to digitalise the afforestation programme and develop apps to ensure digital surveillance of trees and address environment and climate change. The decision has been taken on the ground that digital technologies are being deployed to make afforestation activities more modern and accountable, according to the proposed national...

Syed Mohammad elected President of AmCham

Syed Mohammad Kamal, Vice President of Mastercard Bangladesh, has been elected President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) for the 2026-2028 term.Ala Uddin Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, has been elected Vice President, while Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Managing Director of Philip Morris International Bangladesh,...

Grameenphone rolls out 700 MHz spectrum band nationwide

Grameenphone has become the first operator in Bangladesh to roll out the recently acquired 700 MHz spectrum band nationwide, marking a major milestone in strengthening digital connectivity and improving customer experience across the country.The deployment was officially announced on Sunday at an event held at a hotel in Dhaka. Grameenphone...

'Game Zone' launched in bKash app

To make gaming more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for all, bKash has introduced a new feature named 'Game Zone' within its app.Through this platform, gamers can play a variety of games and participate in online tournaments directly from the bKash app, without having to download or install any separate app,...

Tax break to end for zero-coupon bonds

Despite pledging to strengthen the bond market and expand alternative sources of financing beyond the banking sector, the BNP government has proposed imposing tax on income earned from zero-coupon bonds in the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, reports bdnews24.com.Since taking charge of the finance and planning ministries for the...

IPDC Finance receives recognition from BB for Employment Creation Project

IPDC Finance PLC has participated in the "Dissemination Seminar on Inclusive Finance and Enterprise Development" organised by Bangladesh Bank (BB) under the Supporting Post COVID-19 Small Scale Employment Creation Project (SPCSSECP), where the company was recognized for its contribution to expanding access to finance for CMSMEs. The event was attended...

NRBC Bank disburses Tk 350m in agricultural loans

NRBC Bank PLC has disbursed agricultural loans worth Tk 350 million among 500 farmers and entrepreneurs to enhance their financial capacity and support rural economic development. The loan disbursement programme, along with the distribution of nutritious food, was held at the office of Socio-Economic Health Education Organization (SHEO) in Jhenaidah...