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BB caps loan-deposit interest spread at 4%

Dhaka, June 29 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed banks to maintain the average gap between loan and deposit interest rates within a specific limit, setting the maximum interest rate spread at 4 p... Read More


Teenage boy killed in Sylhet screwdriver attack

Sylhet, June 29 -- A teenage workshop worker has been killed after allegedly being attacked with a screwdriver over a minor issue in Kanaighat upazila of Sylhet. The deceased was identified as Abdul ... Read More


Another dead whale washed ashore on Kuakata beach

Patuakhali, June 29 -- foot-long Baleen whale was found washed ashore on Kuakata beach in Patuakhali on Monday, just 26 days after another giant whale was found dead along the coast. Local residents ... Read More


Neymar donates $2.5 lakh for Venezuela earthquake relief

Dhaka, June 29 -- Brazilian football star Neymar has reportedly donated US$2.5 lakh to support emergency rescue and humanitarian relief efforts in earthquake-hit Venezuela, according to Venezuelan med... Read More


Two workers die days after 'boiler blast' at Rajbari factory

Rajbari, June 29 -- Two workers who suffered severe burn injuries in an alleged boiler blast at a factory in Rajbari's Goalanda upazila died at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dh... Read More


CSE delegation meets BB chief, discusses strengthening capital market

Dhaka, June 29 -- A delegation from the Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) held a meeting with Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Monday to discuss strengthening the capital market t... Read More


Experts urge budget shift to prioritise environment, sustainable dev

Dhaka, June 29 -- Environment experts, policymakers and civil society representatives on Monday called for restructuring the national budget to prioritise environmental sustainability alongside econom... Read More


bKash & Bishwo Shahitto Kendro expand book reading programme in Faridpur and Madaripur

Dhaka, June 29 -- In a continuous effort to foster reading habits and enlightened thinking among the students, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in association with bKash, has expanded its nationwide book readin... Read More


Police for integrated security framework to tackle growing global crimes

, June 29 -- Bangladesh Police on Monday reiterated its commitment to building an integrated security framework through stronger international cooperation, enhanced information sharing and institution... Read More


Parliament passes Finance Bill; tax-free threshold set at Tk 4 lakh for next year

Sangsad Bhaban, June 29 -- Parliament on Monday passed the Finance Bill 2026 with several significant changes including raising the income tax-free threshold for individual taxpayers and withdrawing t... Read More