Grameenphone Donates Tk 24.60 Crore to Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation

The Bangladesh Sramik Kallyan Foundation has greenlit a significant financial aid package for workers and their families.

The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited distributed educational materials to 321 students in Rampal, Bagerhat, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury emphasizes the significant contributions of Bangladeshi workers to the South Korean economy.

Workers' remittances to Bangladesh have increased by 20.9% year-on-year, reaching $3.27 billion by August 3, 2026.

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

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman supports the Bangla QR campaign in Chattogram, emphasizing digital payments' role in economic growth.

Bangladesh is set to receive $775 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for projects in power, energy, housing, and education sectors.

The National Legal Aid Services Organization has provided legal assistance to over 1.5 million financially disadvantaged people since 2009.

A new initiative has been launched to equip 500 young people in Dhaka and Chattogram with skills in mobile phone repairing and entrepreneurship.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir emphasizes the need for collaboration among industry, academia, and the government to develop Bangladesh's textile and jute sectors.

Asian stocks showed mixed performance as investors weighed US economic data that eased rate hike fears but raised concerns about economic weakness.

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the cash margin requirement for fruit imports to ensure adequate supply and affordable prices.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md Abdus Salam has announced the upcoming introduction of a five-year renewal facility for trade licences, aimed at simplifying and digitizing the process for businesses.

Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu has declared plans to export fresh fish from Rajshahi to foreign countries using cargo aircraft.

The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) hosted a 12-member delegation from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) to discuss academic and industry collaboration.

The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) has initiated the second batch of its four-week non-residential Basic Public Procurement Management (PPM) training programme at the Engineering Staff College Bangladesh (ESCB).

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir called on Lithuanian technology companies to invest in Bangladesh's expanding ICT and fintech sectors during a meeting with the Lithuanian ambassador.

The government of Bangladesh has initiated steps to reopen closed state-owned sugar mills to increase production and generate employment opportunities.

Summit LNG Terminal has started supplying gas to the national grid, enhancing energy availability.

Despite a notable decrease in July retail sales, US stocks showed minimal reaction as markets adjusted to the light summer trading period.

Bangladesh and Kosovo are exploring a Free Trade Agreement to enhance bilateral trade and investment.

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has left Dhaka for Qatar on a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level government delegation.

A Russian attack on the Kharkiv region in northeast Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of 10 people, according to the local governor.

Australian cricket great David Warner has been fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock after admitting to drink driving.

Zion Suzuki is set to become the first Japanese goalkeeper in Premier League history, joining Aston Villa for a record 35 million euros.

Japan's Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, has emphasized the critical importance of cooperation among Japan, the United States, and South Korea for regional security amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the Revenue Conference 2026 as the chief guest, focusing on enhancing revenue collection and tax administration.

OpenAI plans to lease a massive new AI data center in Ohio, backed by a $105 billion financing commitment from Nvidia.

US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner announced that progress towards disarming Hamas and advancing the Gaza peace plan could begin within a month.

England's cricket team, now without Bazball architects Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, prepares to face Pakistan in their first Test since the era's end.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has won re-election with 60% of the vote, despite opposition allegations of irregularities and government interference.

An Italian rescue charity has reported rescuing 50 migrants and recovering seven bodies from a distressed boat off the coast of Libya.

Bangladesh International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman bounced back from his previous match defeat to triumph over India's FIDE Master Arnav Agrawal in the second round of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Festival.

Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced an integrated, environment-friendly and long-term plan for sustainable management of the Teesta River.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has extended an invitation to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for a visit to Saudi Arabia.

Despite a break announced by the team management, several hockey players continue training to maintain fitness ahead of the Asian Games.

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz emphasizes the need to replicate their outstanding performance from the first Test as the team prepares for the second and final Test against Australia in Mackay, starting on August 22.

Prime Minister's Office Spokesperson Mahdi Amin has stated that extensive public engagement and the implementation of electoral pledges are the major achievements of the government within its first 180 days.

District Detective Branch of Police seized around 300,000 pieces of yaba tablets worth Taka 15 crore from a luxury vehicle in Cumilla.