Strait of Hormuz ‘red line’, will resist until end: Iran
Iran said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was an inviolable “red line”, warning that if ?US President Donald Trump carried out his threat...
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BNP committed to religious harmony: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Thursday that the government remains committed to promoting religious harmony and ensuring equal rights for citizens...
Three strengths, one agency: BD enters new era of investment
In a historic move to revamp the nation’s business climate, the Parliament on Wednesday passed the “Invest Bangladesh Bill, 2026,” unifying three major investment promotion...
AI to drive TCB market shift, smart procurement
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is launching a major technological overhaul, introducing artificial intelligence (AI)-based market analysis and expanding digital public procurement systems. The...
MTB approves 12pc stock dividend at 27th AGM
The 27th annual general meeting (AGM) of Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) was held virtually through a digital platform on Thursday. Md Abdul Malek, director...
Policy support for reconstruction of finance company borrowers issued
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued new directives providing policy support for the business and financial reconstruction of affected borrower institutions of all finance companies operating...
Southeast Bank, Structural Engineers Ltd ink deal
Southeast Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Structural Engineers Ltd (SEL). Under this agreement, the customers of SEL will enjoy...
Stocks close lower on week’s last trading day
Both Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed lower on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, snapping a four-session winning...
Prime Bank, BERDO distribute Braille books
Prime Bank PLC has distributed 40 Braille books among visually impaired students as part of a partnership with the Blind Education and Rehabilitation Development Program...
BB introduces special exit policy to help finance companies cut bad loans
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday introduced a special exit policy allowing finance companies to recover and adjust non-performing loans (NPLs) through one-time settlements in an...
Joy of watching snow-covered Himalayan peak at sunrise
For some time, my elder son, Munad, was repeatedly telling me to pay a visit to Nepal, the land of Himalayas and green hills. However,...
Why Consumers No Longer Trust Their Electricity Bills
Every month, millions of Bangladeshis perform a ritual that has become as ordinary as paying for groceries or commuting to work. They recharge a prepaid...