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6.8 magnitude aftershock shakes Russia's Kamchatka

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- A 6.8 magnitude aftershock struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, the regional branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations announced on social medi... Read More


Another NBR official sent into retirement

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Another official of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has been sent into retirement for the sake of public interest, according to a notification issued on Sunday. The official is L... Read More


Teesta's water level crosses danger mark in Rangpur

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The Teesta River has once again crossed the danger mark at the Dalia point in Rangpur, flooding low-lying areas along its banks following continuous heavy rainfall and gushing waters ... Read More


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