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Govt provides sovereign guarantee to WB for LNG import financing

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The government has extended a sovereign and indemnity guarantee to the World Bank (WB) to support Petrobangla's costly liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, ensuring payment if the sta... 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


BD RMG to face 36.5pc tariff in US market: BGMEA

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladeshi-made readymade garment exports to the USA will face tariff at a rate of 36.5 per cent which includes 20 per cent reciprocal and existing 16.5 per cent tariff. The local R... Read More


Shippers face Aug 7 deadline to enjoy tariff exemptions

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has set a strict deadline for shipments to qualify for exemption from new tariffs imposed on imports, including those from Bangladesh. Acco... 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


GMP online-GD-service on Sunday

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) will launch online general diary (GD) services in its all police stations from tomorrow (Sunday), police headquarters said. A release of the PHQ sai... Read More


DMP requests all to avoid Shahbagh, Shaheed Minar, Suhrawardy Udyan areas tomorrow

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in a statement today (Saturday) requested city residents to avoid the Shahbagh, Central Shaheed Minar, and Suhrawardy Udyan areas tomorrow due to l... Read More


Worker dies after falling from under-construction building at JU

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- A construction worker died after falling from the under-construction library building at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Friday. The deceased was identified as Md Ariful Islam, 40, ... Read More


12 die at Cox's Bazar beach in six months

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Twelve people have drowned while swimming at various points along the Cox's Bazar beach in the first half of 2025. Another 50 people have died in different parts of the district, wit... Read More