CSA may curtail free speech
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has warned that several provisions of the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026 pose serious risks to citizens’ fundamental rights, freedom...
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Aromatic rice prices hike with edible oil crisis persists
Prices of flour, refined flour (maida) and aromatic rice have increased sharply in the capital kitchen markets, adding to pressure on bakeries, biryani businesses and...
Biman staffer sent to jail
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines staff member has been sent to jail after completing five days of remand in a case filed over the alleged smuggling...
8 hurt as bus overturns in Cumilla
At least eight passengers were injured when a Dhaka-bound bus fell into a roadside ditch and overturned in Chandina upazila of Cumilla on Friday morning....
Hiking Event held for Al-Hera International School Cubs
A hiking event was organized for the Cub Scouts of Al-Hera International School, located near the Sanarpar bus stand on the outskirts of the capital....
Rain, supply shortage push up vegetable, flour, aromatic rice prices
A combination of persistent rainfall and severe supply chain disruptions has triggered a fresh wave of price hikes across retail markets in the capital, leaving...
Janata Bank launches foundation course for new officers
Janata Bank PLC Managing Director Md Mojibur Rahman inaugurated a 25-day “Foundation Course for Officers (Batch 11/26)” training programme at Janata Bank Staff College in...
Shimanto Bank targets stock market listing by 2028
Shimanto Bank PLC plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) by 2028 after evaluating its overall financial position, the bank’s chairman has said. According...
Mideast renewed tensions raise oil, gas supply fears
Oil prices were on track to end the week more than 8per cent higher on Friday as attacks on tankers and energy facilities in the...
Service charges payable via RTGS from Sept 15
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to introduce a major digital facility for the payment of service charges at Chittagong Port, the prime sea port of...
Prime Bank clients to get discounts on Dominant flats
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Dominant Group, a real estate company in Bangladesh, to offer special discounts on apartment purchases to the...
Pubali Bank plans capital hike
Pubali Bank is set to double its authorised capital to Tk 4000cr, creating room to raise its paid-up capital in compliance with the Bangladesh Bank’s...