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Why December? Come tomorrow Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman and other guests attend the launching of a book titled ‘Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami: Its History and Politics’, written by late Barrister Abdur Razzak, held at a hotel in the capital on Friday. Even light rain causes waterlogging on roads in the capital’s Matuail area due to the inadequate drainage system managed by Dhaka South City Corporation, creating potential mosquito breeding grounds and raising concerns over dengue. The photo was taken on Friday. National Citizen Party (NCP) leaders and activists form a human chain on Manik Mia Avenue in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Friday, protesting what they allege are human rights violations, suppression of dissent and curbs on citizens’ fundamental rights under the BNP government. Demanding Fertiliser Disgruntled farmers block road Large investment coming to HSIA over 3rd Terminal 79 dengue deaths in Sept first 17 days Nahid blames PM as emerging ‘new authoritarian’ Long march to Rangpur today
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Saturday | September 19, 2026 | Dhaka

Business & Economy

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Prime Bank sign with Shohay Health: Prime Bank’s women banking initiative ‘Neera’ has recently announced a strategic partnership with Shohay Health through a virtual event. Shohay Health is a pioneering health technology company working to democratize reliable health information for Bangla-speaking audiences worldwide. They provide accurate and easy-to-understand content on a wide range of health topics, including women’s health, reproductive health, cardiovascular health, and everyday health concerns.Neera – a Prime Bank initiative for women is not only a banking service, it ensures financial inclusion, independence, self-care and wellness. Neera has always focused on enabling women to make their choices and have decision-making power over their finances and economic assets. Under the deal, Neera customers will enjoy 15 percent discount from Shohay Pregnancy App.Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director of Prime Bank and Dr. Tasnim Jara, Chief Medical Officer of Shohay Health, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Shaila Abedin, Head of Affluent Segment & Women Banking of Prime Bank and Khaled Saifullah, Chief Executive Officer of Shohay Health and other high officials of respective organizations were also present on the occasion.

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Mohammed Mohsin, former foreign secretary & former assistant secretary general of the OIC, distributes certificates among the participants of a daylong workshop on “Digital Bank: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities and Potential for Digital Islamic Banks in Bangladesh” as chief guest arranged by IBCF Research & Training Academy at BAB office in the capital recently. Md. Ali Akbar Faraji, Executive Director of BRPD, Bangladesh Bank, and Md. Sayedur Rahman, Vice Chairman of Social Islami Bank PLC, Md. Abdur Rahman Sarker, Audit Committee Chairman of Jamuna Bank PLC and Md. Fariduddin Ahmed, Independent Director of ICB Islamic Bank Limited, and Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director & CEO of City Bank Limited, were present.

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Forex reserves slightly up

Business Desk :Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves rose slightly over the past week after a long time, showed central bank data.The reserves stood at $19.16 billion...