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'BNP rejects PR system'

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- BNP Joint Secretary Habib -Bun-Nabi Khan (Shohel), on Wednesday stressed the importantance of politically empowering citizens, saying that direct voting rights strengthen both people... Read More


India rejects Dhaka's claim

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- India has rejected allegations by the interim government that "fugitive" Awami League leaders and activists are carrying out "anti-Bangladesh activities" from its soil. On Wednesday... Read More


New DCs to take key administrative roles

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- The government is set to appoint new deputy commissioners (DCs) in all districts as part of preparations to ensure a credible national election scheduled for February 2026. Sources ... Read More


MDB launches Blind Notch Taka Pay Card

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Midland Bank PLC (MDB) launched the "Blind Notch Taka Pay Card" for its customers, during a simple ceremony held at the head office of the bank in the capital recently. The Taka Pay... Read More


Southeast Bank arranges Lead Bank Training Programme

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Under the guidance of Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), recently Southeast Bank as lead bank arranged the Lead Bank Training Programme on 'Prevention of Money Laundering... Read More


Trust bank, ACI motors inks deal

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Trust Bank PLC recently inks deal with ACI Motors Limited allowing Trust Bank credit card holders to buy Yamaha motorcycles in easy installments. Under this deal, Trust Bank credit ... Read More


Rising losses push non-bank lenders to edge

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- The non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are confronting one of their most challenging periods in recent memory. This newspaper reported on Tuesday that rising losses, surging non... Read More


Iran ready to deploy new missiles in case of Israeli attack

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Iran said Wednesday it was prepared for any new Israeli attack, announcing it has developed missiles with greater capabilities than those used during their recent 12-day war. "The m... Read More


Govt appoints chair, members of pay commission

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- The government has constituted the National Pay Commission appointing former finance secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan as its full time chairman alongside three members for a tenure of six ... Read More


BD women defeat Bhutan in SAFF U-17 Champ

Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- Bangladesh Under-17 Women's Football team defeated Bhutan Under-17 Women's Football team by three goals to one in their first match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Unde... Read More