Chittagong Customs Initiates E-Auction for 168 Containers to Alleviate Port Congestion

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved United Commercial Bank PLC's Tk 775.19 crore rights issue and the draft prospectus for the Blue-Wealth First Stable Return Fund.

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) have signed a research agreement to assess the quality of employment generated through PKSF's various development interventions.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a Tk 20,000 crore pre-finance scheme to help revive closed and underutilized large-scale industrial and service sector enterprises.

Australian rare earths company Lynas has partnered with South Korea's JS Link to construct a permanent magnet factory in eastern Malaysia.

Samsung Electronics anticipates a staggering 1,800% increase in second-quarter operating profit, driven by soaring demand for AI-related memory chips.

Seoul's Kospi Index led losses in Asia as Samsung's impressive profit surge did little to calm investor nerves.

The government has appointed Md. Anis Ur Rahman, currently serving as an Executive Director of the Bangladesh Bank (BB), as a Deputy Governor of the central bank for a three-year term.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached $37.85 billion, reflecting external sector stability.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a Taka 3,000 crore refinancing scheme to accelerate agricultural production, agro-processing, preservation infrastructure and export-oriented activities in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a Taka 3,000 crore refinancing scheme to accelerate agricultural production and agro-processing in the Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) benchmark index closed above the 5,800-point level for the first time in nearly 22 months, driven by sustained investor confidence and positive market sentiment.

Bangladesh's general point-to-point inflation rate has eased slightly to 9.16 percent in June 2026, down from 9.42 percent in May 2026, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

Chattogram Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has formed a 101-member rapid response team to provide emergency services during incidents of waterlogging and disasters.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today called for expanding trade and investment cooperation with East European and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries.

A tribunal in Tangail has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a woman in 2023.

Despite persistent rain and strong winds, the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) is taking proactive measures to maintain smooth operations.

The Bangladesh government has proposed renaming the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) and the Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit as part of a broader restructuring to enhance national security.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee informed parliament about the government's extensive programmes to prevent river erosion and protect riverbanks.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has recovered Indian narcotics and other smuggled goods worth about Taka 46.19 lakh in three separate drives in different border areas of Kushtia.

Khulna City Corporation Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju calls for urgent replacement of a dilapidated wooden bridge over the Mayur River.

Chattogram Customs House has initiated an electronic auction of 168 containers to ease congestion at Chittagong Port.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stricter penalties for digital manipulation, question paper leaks, and other technology-driven examination offences.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is evaluating Mirpur, Sylhet, and Chattogram as potential venues for the next Asia Cup, with a decision expected soon.

US President Donald Trump said Washington would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, reversing a 2019 decision.

Launch services on five river routes in Bhola have been suspended due to adverse weather conditions caused by a low-pressure system.

The 2nd session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (budget session-2026) has been adjourned till 3:30 PM on July 8.

The Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) has issued show cause notices to 112 institutions for failing to enroll students over the past five years.

Prime Minister's Political and Industrial Affairs Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi stressed the accountability of the elected government to the people.

Nusrat Jahan Nipa from Barishal has set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest time to make a paper snowflake.

The Khulna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has published the final voter list for its upcoming biennial election, following an appeal process that excluded 697 members.