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Editors, journalists urge action on stalled media reform

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Top editors and senior journalists on Tuesday stressed the need for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission, warning t... Read More


FOC: Dhaka, Seoul agree to explore strategic partnership

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Bangladesh and South Korea held the 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Seoul on Tuesday and agreed to deepen ties and explore a strategic partnership between the two ... Read More


NBR suspends manual VAT audits to curb graft: NBR chief

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced that manual selection of Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for auditing will remain suspended indefinitely, if necessary, to prevent any... Read More


Over 80pc businesses find current tax rates 'unfair'

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Eighty-two per cent of businesses consider the current tax rate "unfair" and a major obstacle to growth, according to a survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The... Read More


Prime Bank disburses open agri loans to farmers at Madhukhali in Faridpur

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Prime Bank PLC, a leading financial institution in Bangladesh, has disbursed open agri loans to farmers at Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur as part of its continuous efforts to acceler... Read More


Jamuna Bank holds Managers' Meeting for Dhaka North and Mymensingh Zone

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Jamuna Bank PLC recently organised its Managers' Meeting for the Dhaka North and Mymensingh zone at a luxurious hotel in the capital, according to a press release. The meeting focus... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds training workshop on investment classification, provisioning

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- A training workshop on investment classification and provisioning reports was recently held at Al-Arafah Islami Bank under the Master Circular issued by the Banking Regulations and P... Read More


DSE says 'fraud ring' posing as agents under intelligence scanner

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Intelligence agencies have identified a fraud ring that lured stock investors with fabricated information and false promises, ultimately swindling them out of their money, according ... Read More


Standard Chartered Bangladesh introduces Bangla QR payment feature on SC Mobile App

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Standard Chartered account holders can now use Bangla QR payment feature using their SC Mobile App. This milestone reinforces the Bank's commitment to driving a cashless society and ... Read More


China-Bangladesh ties strengthened through culture: Rizwana

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that over the past five decades, Bangladesh and China have advanced together-strengthening trade, connec... Read More