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PM announces 'Universal Card' to consolidate all welfare benefits

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Wednesday announced a landmark initiative bringing all government welfare programmes onto a single platform through the introduction of 'Universal ... Read More


Bangladesh, Italy set for strategic talks

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Bangladesh and Italy will hold political consultations in Rome on August 4 to deepen cooperation on trade, migration, investment and regional issues, as Dhaka seeks to strengthe... Read More


Govt to make national database on fisheries, livestock entrepreneurs

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has decided to prepare a nationwide database of entrepreneurs engaged in the fisheries and livestock sector as part of its efforts to strengthen policymaking, imp... Read More


KSA eyes more investment in Bangladesh's transport, logistics

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has expressed strong interest in expanding investments in Bangladesh's transport, logistics, and maritime sectors, with both countries agreeing... Read More


Al-Arafah Bank board reconstituted, founding sponsors reinstated

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Al-Arafah Islami Bank effectively returns to its original owners as its board has been reconstituted reinstating the bank's founding sponsors, in a latest major development in b... Read More


Ctg seaport up for upgradation

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has undertaken a slew of technology-driven development initiatives to enhance the capacity, modernise operations and ensure efficient management of Chattagram sea... Read More


7 more children die of measles, symptoms

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Seven more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours until 8:0 am on Tuesday, according to health authorities. Advertisement With the latest dai... Read More


PM pins his hopes on young entrepreneurs, assures govt help

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pinned hope on innovative young entrepreneurs for a future developed Bangladesh and assures government backup to their entrepreneurial ventures... Read More


Decision not to postpone HSC exam taken on admin's advice

Bangladesh, July 15 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has assured that Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinees would receive full marks for the erroneous questions on Physics and... Read More


BSEC greenlights intra-day trading, cautions bourses on risks

Bangladesh, July 15 -- The securities regulator on Tuesday approved the introduction of intra-day trading on the country's stock exchanges in a landmark reform aimed at revitalising the country's capi... Read More