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Rashed Akhtar elected president, Rashid-un-Nabi general secretary of Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Md. Rashed Akhtar and Rashid-un-Nabi were elected President and General Secretary, respectively, of Bankers Club of Bangladesh Limited on February 27, 2026, following the organizatio... Read More


Trumpian world order and US economy

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- US President Donald Trump calls for a new world order, stating the United Nations (UN) must actively cooperate with the "Board of Peace." His remarks at Davos-2026 emphasise global s... Read More


Challenges facing the new government

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Unarguably, the BNP-led government now in charge of the helm of state power is in the birth throes of new governance. Though no stranger in running a government in Bangladesh, BNP fi... Read More


Gold prices rise again in local market

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Gold prices in the local market have been increased again, with the price of the highest quality 22-carat gold rising by Tk 4,374 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 265,414, according to... Read More


BD at OIC meeting condemns Israeli land law, calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh has denounced the recent Israeli attempt to annex occupied Palestinian territory, said a spokesman of the foreign ministry on Friday. Addressing the Open-Ended Executive ... Read More


WEEKLY KITCHEN MARKET REVIEW: Rice gets dearer, vegetable prices ease

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Prices of different varieties of rice increased by Tk 3.0-4.0 per kg while that of vegetables, lemon and cucumber declined over the last few days in the city markets, according to tr... Read More


Gold posts massive Tk 7,640 single-day hike in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged by Tk 7,640 per bhori in a single day as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) revised rates twice on Saturday, setting the price of 22-carat ... Read More


Footpaths to be cleared in an orderly way through dialogue after eid: Rabiul Alam

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Footpaths in the city will be freed from illegal occupation in a planned and orderly manner through dialogue with city authorities, traders and hawkers after Eid-ul-Fitr, said Road T... Read More


NASA postpones crewed lunar landing to 2028

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- NASA on Friday announced adjustments to its Artemis lunar exploration program, adding a mission ahead of its planned crewed moon landing and postponing the landing to 2028 from 2027.... Read More


'Such wars benefit no one,' says Bangladesh FM on Pakistan-Afghanistan clash

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Bangladesh has not issued a formal statement on the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but is trying to persuade both sides as a friendly state, according to Foreign Minister... Read More