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ASEAN, BIMSTEC experts focus on new initiatives on agri-food systems

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- As Asia's agri-food systems undergo rapid transformation, researchers and experts from countries across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Bay of Bengal Initia... Read More


Seven of a family die as microbus crashes into canal in Noakhali

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- At least seven people were killed and four others were injured as a speeding microbus carrying family members of an expatriate plunged into a roadside canal in Begumganj upazila of No... Read More


Govt sends letter to EC for election arrangements

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- The Office of the Chief Adviser on Wednesday sent a letter to the Election Commission requesting it to complete all preparations to hold the next parliamentary election before Ramadan... Read More


Increased budget allocation for EC ahead of national polls

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- The government allocated Tk 29.56 billion for the Election Commission (EC) in the current fiscal year's budget in preparation for the upcoming national elections. An analysis of the ... Read More


Experts seek absolute media freedom, journalists' protection in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Speakers at a dialogue on Wednesday emphasised the importance of media freedom and the need for quality journalism free from personal or political bias. They pointed out that harassm... Read More


NRB Bank celebrates 12th anniversary with accelerating growth through digital innovation

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- NRB Bank PLC has completed its 12th year of operations with Accelerating Growth Through Digital Innovation on 04 August 2025, according to a press release. Mr. Iqbal Ahmed OBE DBA, C... Read More


Festivity marks July Uprising celebration

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh on Tuesday celebrated the first anniversary of the student-led movement that led to the fall of the fascist government of Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024. This event is pop... Read More


NRBC Bank receives Visa Excellence Award 2025

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- NRBC Bank received the prestigious "Excellence in Visa Debit Cards Business Associate Client - 2025" award, according to a press release. Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, FCMA, Managing D... Read More


Int'l court asks BAPEX to pay $42m to foreign oil company

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh stands to lose around US$42 million to a breakaway foreign oil-and-gas company following an international-court verdict on a dispute over payment for gas-well drilling. Th... Read More


Standard Bank organises rally to celebrate Youth Festival 2025

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- With the enthusiastic participation of all levels of employees, Standard Bank PLC organized a vibrant rally on 05 August 2025 as a part of celebrating the Youth Festival 2025. Accord... Read More