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Why are economic sanctions losing their bites?

Dhaka, May 16 -- For decades, economic sanctions have been among the most powerful instruments of global influence. By controlling access to finance, markets, and technology, the United States has use... Read More


BNN Asia says Bangladesh saw calmer press freedom situation in March-April

Dhaka, May 16 -- Bangladesh presented a relatively calm picture regarding press freedom during March and April 2026, with no reported incidents of attacks, threats, killings, or orchestrated harassmen... Read More


Egg price rises due to production fall

Dhaka, May 16 -- According to egg industry stakeholders, a combination of increased demand and a fall in supply has driven up the price of eggs,. Egg producers (layer chicken farmers) in the Noakhali... Read More


BTRC to revive crackdown on illegal mobile handsets

Dhaka, May 16 -- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to restart nationwide enforcement drives against the marketing, sale, and distribution of illegal mobile hand... Read More


UCB ATM booths facilitate cash withdrawals through UCB One app

Dhaka, May 16 -- Cash withdrawals from ATM booths are now possible without a card. Eliminating the need to carry cards in pockets or bags, this feature enables quick and easy cash access through a sma... Read More


Bangladesh-China business summit held

Dhaka, May 16 -- With the goal of developing investment and commercial relations across multifaceted sectors, the "Bangladesh-China Business Summit 2026" was held on Saturday at the Crown Plaza Dhaka ... Read More


IDCOL holds week-long series of capacity building workshops from Sunday

Dhaka, May 16 -- Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), Bangladesh's first Direct Access Entity (DAE) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is organising a week-long series of capacity buildin... Read More


Standard Islami Bank PLC holds 427th Board Meeting

Dhaka, May 16 -- The 427th Board Meeting of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held on May 14, 2026, at the bank's Boardroom, Head Office, Dhaka. Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Abdul Aziz pres... Read More


Prime Bank and Pandamart host special campaign on Mother's Day

Dhaka, May 16 -- To make Mother's Day truly memorable, Prime Bank PLC and Pandamart, one of the country's most popular online grocery platforms, recently organised a joint special campaign. The initi... Read More


Gold prices drop in local market

Dhaka, May 16 -- Gold prices in the local market were revised downward on Friday, with the rate of high-quality 22-carat gold falling by over Tk 2,215 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 242,495. Banglade... Read More