EBL, Akij Takaful partner on bancassurance

Eastern Bank PLC has partnered with Akij Takaful Life Insurance PLC to introduce shariah-compliant takaful insurance services through its banking network, strengthening its commitment to...

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BARVIDA demands rational auto duty structure

The Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (Barvida) has called on the government to reduce import duties on hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in...

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At the capital’s Imperia Hotel on Friday, the IHI Photo Journalist Appreciation Award 2026 celebration Council organises a reception and memorial programme for 37 photojournalists from Bangladesh and Nepal. The event was attended by State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin MP as chief guest, Nepal’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari and The New Nation Managing Editor Arshad Hosein as special guests. The event was presided over by Council Chairman and Managing Director of Imperial Hotel International Mashiur Rahman Suman.

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Turkiye’s Teksan Generator delegation meets Bashundhara Group chairman

A business team from the renowned Turkiye’s Teksan Generator met Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan on Saturday to discuss potential cooperation and ongoing business...

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Free flow of information needs objective data: Info Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said that accurate and objective data is the most essential requirement for ensuring the free flow...

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Babar Ali first Bangladeshi atop Makalu

Bangladeshi mountaineer Babar Ali has successfully reached the summit of Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain, standing at 8,485 metres, at 5:45am Bangladesh time on Saturday....

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DMP vows swift crackdown on criminals

Acting Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Md Sarwar on Saturday said police will move quickly to stop any attempt by criminals to re-establish their networks...

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DSCC begins planned hawker rehab

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Saturday said steps are underway to bring hawkers under a planned rehabilitation system to end the...

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Nor’wester, heavy rain likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a warning of nor’wester storms and heavy rainfall in different parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka, over the...

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Ex-MP Moslem Uddin dies

Advocate Moslem Uddin, a veteran Bangladesh Awami League leader and former five-time Member of Parliament from Mymensingh-6 (Fulbaria), has died at the age of 88....

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