Akiij Resources Enters Healthcare Sector with Diagnostic Center Launch

Three US Federal Reserve policymakers who dissented from the recent decision to maintain interest rates have called for immediate rate hikes to address sustained inflation.

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has led Gulf oil-producing countries to fast-track alternative export routes.

US oil companies are reporting massive profits due to the US-Iran war, but face growing political backlash as gasoline prices soar.

Official data shows China's factory activity contracted in July, missing forecasts and signaling ongoing economic challenges.

Amazon has reported significant revenue growth, particularly in its cloud and AI divisions, surpassing analyst expectations.

Bangladesh Bank has reduced its key policy rate to 9.50% to support economic growth and increase private sector credit.

The 124th draw of the Bangladesh Prize Bond with a face value of Tk 100 will be held on August 2.

Stakeholders and policymakers advocate for reducing regulatory complexities to accelerate the formalization and growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangladesh.

The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has introduced the GREEN Project to enhance climate resilience and promote sustainable entrepreneurship across Bangladesh.

BRAC Bank has introduced Bangla QR at BRAC University, aligning with Bangladesh Bank's vision for a cashless economy.

Bangladesh Bank introduces mandatory monthly reporting for private sector foreign debt to enhance macroeconomic stability.

Dhaka stocks finished higher after a volatile trading session, driven by renewed buying interest in momentum-driven stocks.

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid announced the government's efforts to develop new rice varieties to address the declining agricultural production due to climate change.

A high-level delegation of 45 executives from 25 leading US companies is scheduled to visit Bangladesh next week to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic relations.

Disaster Management Minister Asadul Habib Dulu stressed the need for mass awareness and social resistance to protect Bangladesh from the harmful effects of drugs.

The Chattogram Development Authority has completed the draft of its Metropolitan Master Plan, aiming to transform Chattogram into a sustainable and modern city over the next 25 years.

The IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels arrived in Dhaka to enhance migration governance and address humanitarian issues.

Ukrainian forces sank a Russian-owned container ship in the Black Sea, resulting in the evacuation of its crew.

France's largest wildfire since 1949, which has ravaged over 42,000 hectares near Bordeaux, has been brought under control, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.

Rescue operations concluded at a shopping mall wrecked by a powerful earthquake and subsequent blast in Japan, with fatalities confirmed.

Authorities discovered the bodies of 14 Afghan migrants who had perished in the harsh desert landscape of southwestern Afghanistan.

Aimed at collecting local input, a dialogue in Rajshahi focused on the proposed Human Rights Defenders Protection Act.

Bangladesh has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an observer, aiming to boost international AI cooperation.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu emphasized the importance of humane behavior among doctors during the oath-taking ceremony of the 62nd MBBS batch at Rajshahi Medical College.

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku stressed the government's commitment to enhancing the quality of education, focusing on nutrition, co-curricular activities, and primary-level reforms.

Members of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 visited the TFI Taskforce for Interrogation Cell at RAB-1 headquarters to review its facilities.

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recently conducted a free medical camp for nearly 500 underprivileged residents in Panchagarh.

Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas stresses the need for cooperation between transport workers and owners to make the sector more dynamic.

State Minister Mir Shahe Alam emphasizes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's dedication to fostering a sporting culture in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation organized a workshop focusing on mental performance for national players to enhance their psychological resilience and overall field performance.