Finance Minister Announces 7.5% Inflation and 6.5% GDP Growth Targets

Commerzbank's net profit nearly doubled in Q2, reaching a record 1.8 billion euros in the first half of the year, as UniCredit's hostile takeover bid intensifies.

Most Asian markets experienced a downturn as tech firms faced renewed pressure following a brief rally.

Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group head Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO, aiming to guide the airline through a crucial period of recovery and expansion.

Cathay Pacific reported a 71% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, attributed to a surge in passenger demand as travelers avoided the Middle East amid the Iran war.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority's Executive Chairman explores Rajshahi Silk Factory's potential for investment.

The US Federal Reserve has greenlit Santander's acquisition of Webster Bank, positioning the Spanish financial giant as a top-10 US bank.

Oil prices fell sharply while stocks hit records on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening.

SpaceX's revenue jumped 92 percent in the second quarter, driven by AI computing deals and Starlink growth.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explains the reasons behind the joint intervention to support the yen.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has established a 16-member support committee to aid its newly appointed administrator.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

The final round of the JFA U-14 Women’s Youth Development Program begins tomorrow with eight district teams competing in Tangail.

State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs, Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, insists that Sheikh Hasina will eventually return to Bangladesh and face trial.

Rangpur City Corporation and Rangpur Community Medical College and Hospital have partnered to deliver enhanced primary healthcare services to the city's marginalized communities.

In a dominant display, Bangladesh Army Sports thrashed Sports Field Logistics 18-1 in the Futsal League Bangladesh.

A 27-member Bangladesh skating team departs for China, aiming for success at the Asian Cup Skate Track Series.

Bangladesh Coast Guard successfully arrested two individuals and confiscated a significant amount of yaba tablets in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticizes giving fugitive Sheikh Hasina a platform to speak, calling it an affront to Bangladesh's sovereignty.

Wipro GE Healthcare has launched a three-month nationwide campaign to expand access to advanced ultrasound technology in Bangladesh's underserved areas.

The Ministry of Education has announced that the results for this year's Secondary School Certificate and equivalent examinations will be released on August 10.

The National University has published the results of the 2023 Master’s Final Examination, with 60.97% of candidates passing.

The Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) convened a significant organizational meeting in Khulna, emphasizing the enhancement of its activities and social welfare programs.

Social Welfare Minister Prof. Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain announced the official launch of the Family Card programme on August 16.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Doha held a solemn observance of July Mass Uprising and July Martyrs' Day, honoring the martyrs of the 2024 movement and reaffirming the nation's commitment to justice and democracy.

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students will be admitted to Class I in Bangladesh through a lottery system instead of admission tests.

Border Guard Bangladesh has intercepted a significant haul of illegal Indian goods and narcotics along the Feni border, reinforcing its commitment to border security.

On the 42nd anniversary of Rear Admiral Mahbub Ali Khan's death, his daughter and Prime Minister's wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, visited his grave in Banani Military Cemetery, accompanied by family members.

In a gesture of humanitarian aid, the Bangladesh Coast Guard recently held a free medical camp in Patuakhali, providing essential services to 470 people.

Four former officials of Dhaka Bank Limited have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for criminal breach of trust, forgery, and misappropriation of funds.