Australian PM apologises for offensive comments about pop star Kylie
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under fire for making offensive comments on a podcast about several prominent women in the country, including pop...
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No ‘Green Licence’, No Ship Recycling Commerce Minister
In a major push to align the country’s shipbreaking sector with global environmental standards, Commerce and Industry Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced yesterday that no...
Mercantile Bank accelerates cashless drive with Bangla QR rally
Mercantile Bank PLC intensified its ongoing nationwide digital payment campaign by hosting an awareness rally in the capital’s Motijheel commercial area to fast-track the adoption...
IBCCI calls for greater investment, trade reforms and regional integration
The India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) has called for stronger investment flows, improved business conditions and deeper regional economic integration to accelerate growth...
Community Bank wins gold at Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2026
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. has been recognized as the Gold Winner in the “Maximizing Customer Engagement” category at the 11th Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2026,...
Dhaka Bank celebrates 31st anniversary
Dhaka Bank PLC recently celebrated its 31st anniversary through a programme featuring a doa mahfil, speeches and a cake-cutting ceremony at the bank’s Head Office...
Stocks extend rally
Stocks on Monday extended upward trend, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closing above the 5,800-point level for the first time...
MTB signs cash management deal with Jiban Bima
Mutual Trust Bank PLC and Jiban Bima Corporation have signed an agreement on cash management services to facilitate nationwide collection of insurance premiums. The agreement...
BB launches Tk 3,000cr refinancing scheme to boost agro-based economy
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a Taka 3,000 crore refinancing scheme to accelerate agricultural production, agro-processing, preservation infrastructure and export-oriented activities in the Rajshahi and...
Needing Budget Reconciliation for Maternity Allowance
“Every month I have to go to the field office! Otherwise it feels like I am not doing my job. The budget is ahead. What...
Bangladesh’s academic employment prospects depend on the human-AI integration
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping economies, industries, and knowledge systems worldwide. While much attention has focused on AI’s impact on the manufacturing and...