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Dengue: Bangladesh reports 651 hospitalisations in 24 hours

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Bangladesh has reported 651 new hospitalisations due to dengue in the past 24 hours without any fatalities. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) count on Sa... Read More


'November Rain' drenches Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- A depression formed over the Bay of Bengal has brought widespread rainfall across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, on Saturday, marking what many described as 'November Rain'.... Read More


Green, sustainable financing down in Q2 of 2025

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Bangladesh's banks and finance companies (FCs) witnessed a notable slowdown in both green-and sustainable-finance disbursements during the April-June 2025 period, reflecting weaker mo... Read More


Govt committed to keeping electricity prices stable, says Farida Akhter

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Fisheries and Livestock Affairs Adviser Farida Akhter has said the government is committed to keeping electricity prices stable for citizens, even if it requires providing subsidies. ... Read More


Dhaka takes note of Indian remarks on Islamic scholar's possible visit

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Dhaka today (Saturday) said that it has taken note of the remarks made by the spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs regarding the possible visit of a prominent Islam... Read More


53 citizens urge Consensus Commission to maintain unity

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- The National Consensus Commission has handed over its set of recommendations for implementing the July National Charter to the Chief Adviser. This much-talked-about charter is the ou... Read More


Standard Bank holds its 419th board meeting

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- The 419th Board Meeting of Shari'ah-based bank, Standard Bank PLC. was held on 30 October 2025 at the bank's Boardroom, Head Office, Dhaka. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohamme... Read More


Prime Bank signs payroll agreement with SQ Lights Ltd

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Prime Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in Bangladesh renowned for its innovative and customer-centric financial solutions, has recently signed a Payroll Agreement... Read More


Mercantile Bank signs agreement with Esquire Electronics

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Mercantile Bank PLC has signed a cash management agreement with Esquire Electronics Limited at the bank's Head Office on Thursday (30/10/2025). Managing Director of Esquire Electroni... Read More


UGC and British Council sign agreement at House of Lords to improve quality of education

Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- A partnership agreement has been signed between the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project, being implemented by University Grants Commission (UGC) of Banglad... Read More