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Global Islami Bank seeks time extension for IPO fund utilisation

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Global Islami Bank PLC has decided to transfer and extend the use of its unutilised IPO proceeds, according to a disclosure made on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website. The bank'... Read More


Chhatra Dal announces full panel for DUCSU elections

Dhaka University, Aug. 20 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), BNP's student wing, on Wednesday announced a full panel of candidates ahead of the much-hyped Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUC... Read More


Rains likely to persist in Dhaka, 7 other divisions

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rains in eight divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday. "Light to moderate rain or thun... Read More


Private tutor sentenced to life in prison for raping student

, Aug. 20 -- A court in Jashore on Tuesday sentenced private tutor Mashrur Rahman Sajib to life imprisonment for raping a college student on the promise of marriage. Justice Ataur Rahman of the Women... Read More


Prof Yunus calls for a resilient generation to tackle future challenges

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a resilient generation, stressing that effective human resource management is vital for ensuri... Read More


Algerian Embassy in Dhaka commemorates 'National Mujahid Day'

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Algerian Embassy in Bangladesh commemorated 'National Mujahid Day' on Wednesday, with a ceremonial raising of the Algerian national flag at its premises in Dhaka. The event was ... Read More


33 cases filed for violating environmental laws in DoE drive

, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Environment conducted nationwide mobile court drives to enforce environmental laws, seizing 1,220 kg of banned polythene and 30 hydraulic horns and imposing fines totali... Read More


2 sisters drown in Noakhali

, Aug. 20 -- Two sisters died after drowning in a pond while collecting snails in Senbag upazila of Noakhali on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as Bibi Moriom Ahi, 10, and her younger s... Read More


Bangladesh Bank relaxes credit rating rules

, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank has relaxed its Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS) guidelines for banks, allowing them to approve, renew, or adjust loans for borrowers with an "unacceptable" cred... Read More


MET Club launched to promote child and youth-led disaster preparedness in Bangladesh

, Aug. 19 -- The MET Club, a child and youth-led initiative for disaster risk management, was nationally launched on Tuesday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) in Dhaka. Org... Read More