BRAC Bank Introduces Bangla QR at BRAC University to Foster Cashless Transactions

Narayanganj City Corporation has announced its largest-ever budget of Tk 1,060 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, emphasizing public welfare and infrastructure development.

Bangladesh received $2.707 billion in workers' remittances in the first 29 days of July 2026, an 18.9% increase from the same period last year.

Bangladesh Bank has issued a consolidated circular to simplify foreign exchange regulations for export trade, aiming to enhance digital trade and boost export earnings.

Bangladesh Bank has extended the deadline for Mobile Financial Service (MFS) providers and scheduled banks to comply with specific regulatory requirements for the 'Add Money' facility from bank cards to personal MFS accounts until December 31, 2026.

France's economy returned to growth in the second quarter, recording a 0.2 percent increase after a slight contraction in the first quarter, according to INSEE.

The International Energy Agency reports a 35 percent jump in electric vehicle sales in the second quarter due to soaring fuel prices from the Mideast war.

Cuba's tourism industry, once a major source of foreign currency, is now in crisis with three-quarters of hotels closed.

Zhongji InnoLight, a major supplier of AI data centre components, saw its shares drop significantly during its Hong Kong IPO.

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics reported a 19-fold increase in second-quarter operating profit, driven by AI-driven demand for memory chips.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new rule requiring the withdrawal of all pending legal cases against the government or banks for customers to be eligible for incentive packages.

Three business establishments in Chattogram have been fined a total of Tk 170,000 for selling unhygienic and expired food items.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange closed lower today as investor caution over domestic and external uncertainties pushed the benchmark index below the 5,900-point level.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu outlines measures to enhance health services at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal stresses the importance of proper planning and quality standards for the next Bangladesh Premier League.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed clarifies that UAE visa cancellations are not specific to Bangladesh, affecting citizens from several countries.

Bangladesh's Ministry of Housing and Public Works has transferred 767 sub-assistant engineers using a lottery system to ensure transparency and impartiality.

University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to establish modern language centers in 25 universities to enhance global competitiveness and attract foreign students.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a budget of Taka 40.046 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27.

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of furnace oil used for electricity generation to Tk100.39 per litre effective from tonight.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has launched high-resolution climate projection data and an advanced storm surge forecasting model to improve the nation's disaster preparedness and public safety.

Barishal City Corporation (BCC) has announced a Tk 647.53 crore budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, prioritizing urban development without introducing new taxes.

Chattogram City Corporation launched an operation to evict unlawful encroachments and fined seven individuals for obstructing roads and drains.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam stressed the importance of transparent and objective communication of the government's achievements in its first 180 days.

State Minister for Planning Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki outlined the government's strategy to create an investment-driven and productive economy.

Sheikh Azizur Rahman, a July fighter with a bullet wound and splinter marks, met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and presented him with a historic blood-stained national flag.

The government has decided to keep the existing fuel prices unchanged for August.

A couple was arrested in Rajshahi with 937 yaba tablets and TK 19,000 in cash from drug sales.

Sharmeen Akhter, a visually impaired woman from Satkhira, has finally been appointed as a junior officer at the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL).

The Prime Minister's Gold Cup National Football Competition 2026, the largest football tournament in Bangladesh's history, is set to begin in August with participation from over 1.60 lakh students.

Rajshahi Range Police organized a tree plantation programme to enhance greenery and combat climate change.