BOESL Deploys Record 19,197 Workers Abroad in Last Fiscal Year

Bangladesh Bank has completed the removal of administrators from Social Islami Bank PLC, signaling further consolidation of five Shariah-compliant banks.

The five-day Rajshahi Entrepreneur Fair concluded with promises of economic growth and job creation.

The FY27 budget in Bangladesh aligns closely with BIDA's proposals, signaling continued investment-friendly policies.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has expressed optimism about the benefits of the new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with South Korea.

Swiss Re, the leading reinsurance company, has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of 2026, but remains cautious about the upcoming hurricane season.

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.

Despite Chinese opposition, Taiwan is set to join Pacific leaders in Palau, highlighting regional tensions.

On the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a significant rally, planting saplings and releasing pigeons for peace.

A fire in Boro Bazar, Netrokona, was quickly controlled but resulted in the destruction of six shops.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest point in a decade under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to recent data.

President Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a landmark visit to Serbia, aiming to expand economic ties and discuss security, despite Serbia's close ties with Russia.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged Chad and Venezuela to reconsider their decisions to withdraw from the body, citing risks to global justice.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces calls for resignation amid a wave of support from various football federations.

The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned in the US, with an expected price of $10 million.

Venezuelan journalists have protested against press restrictions during US-backed talks aimed at resolving the country's political crisis.

Black voters in the Southern US are concerned about their political influence diminishing under new congressional maps.

At least 10 people were killed in Houthi attacks on Yemen's Marib province, escalating tensions in the region.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a joint defense agreement aimed at bolstering regional security amid escalating conflicts.

The US Senate has passed a comprehensive sanctions bill aimed at Russia's energy sector and high-ranking officials.

Russian strikes in the Kyiv region have resulted in three fatalities, including a child, prompting heightened warnings from Ukrainian authorities.

Turkey has clarified that its new defence agreement with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is in line with its NATO commitments.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened Germany's national security council to discuss the explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object.

The US Senate has enacted a comprehensive sanctions bill aimed at curbing Russia's energy revenues.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has accepted a renewed invitation to visit Riyadh, following US-Saudi strikes that targeted Iran-backed groups.