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Mashiul Alam wins prestigious Civitella Ranieri fellowship in Italy

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Acclaimed Bangladeshi writer, journalist, and translator Mashiul Alam has been awarded the prestigious Civitella Ranieri Fellowship, an international honour conferred on distinguished... Read More


Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Hamas has reaffirmed that it will not agree to disarm unless a sovereign Palestinian state is established, in response to one of Israel's key demands in talks about a ceasefire in Gaz... Read More


Two bodies found floating in Padma River

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Police have recovered two bodies floating in the Padma River near the border of Chapainawabganj. Locals claim they died due to the Indian Border Security Force's (BSF) torture while t... Read More


Grameenphone, EBL bring smartphones on interest-free installments

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Grameenphone, the country's leading telecommunications service provider, has partnered with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to introduce an exclusive campaign, enabling its customers to purcha... Read More


BRAC Bank offers record-low collateral-free loans for CMSMEs

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- BRAC Bank, the pioneer of SME Banking in Bangladesh, has achieved a unique feat by offering the lowest ever lending rate for unsecured loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterp... Read More


49th meeting of Bank Asia Shariah Supervisory Committee held

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The 49th meeting of Bank Asia Shariah Supervisory Committee was held at Bank Asia Tower, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 28th July 2025, according to a press release. Chairman of Shariah Supe... Read More


Prime Bank signs strategic partnership with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Prime Bank PLC. has signed a strategic agreement with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort, enabling the bank's cardholders to enjoy exclusive discounts and enhanced payment convenience at one of... Read More


Worker dies after falling from under-construction building at JU

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- A construction worker died after falling from the under-construction library building at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday. The deceased was identified as Md Ariful Islam, 40, ... Read More


12 die at Cox's Bazar beach in six months

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Twelve people have drowned while swimming at various points along the Cox's Bazar beach in the first half of 2025. Another 50 people have died in different parts of the district, wit... Read More


'Business Alumni Reunion 2025' held at Uttara University

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The School of Business and the Office of External Affairs at Uttara University jointly organised the 'Business Alumni Reunion 2025', a day-long celebration that brought together forme... Read More