Bangladesh Bank Revises Guidelines for Tk 10,000cr Agricultural Refinance Scheme

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh has established its first dedicated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Center, aiming to enhance sustainability practices.

A workshop in Sylhet brought together stakeholders to support the creation of a comprehensive industrial database and identify new investment opportunities.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved procurement proposals for sugar, edible oil, and lentils to ensure stable supplies.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humauin Kobir emphasizes the importance of strengthening US-Bangladesh business relations to drive economic growth and employment.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange has expanded its FIX certification to five additional brokerage firms, enhancing their trading capabilities.

KOTRA Dhaka is now focusing on supporting new town development through infrastructure feasibility studies and smart-city solutions.

Bangladesh is participating in the Home Show Brazil 2026 in Sao Paulo, aiming to expand its export market in South America.

Hiroshi Okuda, former Toyota president who championed the Prius hybrid, has passed away at 93.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized the importance of economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan at a business event held in Dhaka.

Banglalink has received a Payment Service Provider license from Bangladesh Bank, enabling the launch of Mukto Pay, a new digital payment service.

Gunze United Limited has successfully installed a 424 kWp solar power system at its Dhaka Export Processing Zone facility, boosting green energy efforts.

Trump Media & Technology Group has announced the first sales for early access to US President Donald Trump's posts on Truth Social, generating controversy and financial updates.

The Rapid Action Battalion seized 349 bottles of counterfeit cough syrup in Lalmonirhat, acting on a tip-off.

Japan has invited Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Tokyo, as both countries agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership, focusing on trade, investment, energy, security, and skilled manpower.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched a digital database to promote a healthy cultural environment by cataloging artists, writers, and poets nationwide.

Social Welfare Minister Dr AZM Zahid Hossain emphasizes the need for swift decision-making and implementation to achieve the SDGs.

Heavy rains in Pretoria forced the abandonment of the tri-series final between Bangladesh Emerging Team and South Africa Emerging Team.

Experts emphasize the importance of delivering quality services to ensure safe institutional deliveries for rural mothers and reduce maternal and neonatal mortalities.

A collaborative effort by the Chattogram Port Authority, Bangladesh Navy, and Coast Guard aims to prevent illegal activities in the port's outer anchorage and the Karnaphuli Channel.

A tragic incident occurred at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, where two students drowned in a campus pond.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remains confident in the pace attack, relying on Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud in the absence of Nahid Rana ahead of the first Test against Australia.

Pacer Shoriful Islam has been cleared to fly to Australia to join the Bangladesh squad for the second Test, following a recovery from a hamstring injury.

Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, emphasizes the importance of a session-by-session approach as his team prepares to face Australia in the first Test.

Tongi Krira Chakra and BKSP secured significant wins in the Second Division U-18 Football League at Kamalapur Stadium.

Bangladesh U23 showcased a dominant performance against Malaysia, securing a 153-run victory in the first one-day game.

The government is expanding its digital justice initiative by introducing the e-Bail Bond system in 12 additional districts, following its successful implementation in 16 districts.

On Arafat Rahman Koko's 57th birth anniversary, Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman pays tribute to his lasting impact on Bangladesh cricket.

A seminar in Dhaka highlighted Japan's growing demand for skilled Bangladeshi workers, emphasizing language proficiency, technical skills, and workplace discipline.

Colombia's government has declared three days of national mourning following a powerful earthquake that killed over 200 people and caused significant damage.

Prime Minister's Adviser Dr. Mahdi Amin says the administrative and infrastructural problems accumulated over the past 16 years cannot be fully resolved within just five or six months.