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Midland Bank signs agreement with Visa to launch 'Visa Direct for Account'

Dhaka, June 26 -- Midland Bank PLC signed an agreement with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to launch the "Visa Direct for Account." This collaboration is poised to enhance Midland Bank's ... Read More


MIDAS marks MSME Day with focus on women, youth, AI

Dhaka, June 26 -- With calls to bridge the digital knowledge gap and promote export-focused ventures, MIDAS celebrated International MSME Day 2025 by bringing together women entrepreneurs and other st... Read More


Standard Bank holds its 412th board meeting

Dhaka, June 26 -- The 412th Board Meeting of Shari'ah-based bank Standard Bank PLC was held on 26 June 2025 at the bank's Boardroom, Head Office, Dhaka. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Ab... Read More


BSF pushes family of four across Feni border

Dhaka, June 26 -- The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed four Bangladeshi nationals across the Feni border. The incident took place early Thursday morning, and the four individuals have be... Read More


SI Sukanta Das arrested in Chuadanga

Dhaka, June 26 -- Sub-Inspector (SI) Sukanta Das was arrested in Chuadanga, amid protest by locals following his release from police custody. A joint team from the Police Headquarters, Khulna Metropo... Read More


Asif Nazrul says he faces 'Indian agent' label for not entertaining unethical lobbying efforts

Dhaka, June 26 -- Law Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul has said that he faces online smear campaigns for turning down what he describes as 'unethical lobbying efforts'. "As soon as I refuse to entertain t... Read More


Focus also on drug kingpins, not just carriers: Home Adviser

Dhaka, June 25 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday stressed the need for identifying and arresting the kingpins behind drug trafficking networks, saying that tar... Read More


2026 HSC exams to be held on full syllabus, in regular format, says NCTB

Dhaka, June 25 -- The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations in 2026 will be on the full syllabus, with all subjects assessed on "full marks within full duration". On Wednesda... Read More


Ishraque demands apology from Adviser Asif Mahmud over 'offensive' remarks

Dhaka, June 25 -- BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has called on Local Government Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain to apologise for what he described as "offensive and insulting" remarks about recent dem... Read More


Woman killed in Gulistan road crash

Dhaka, June 25 -- A woman was killed in a road accident in Gulistan area in the capital on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Majeda Begum, 65, hailing from Rajbari district, UNB reports. Pedes... Read More