MetLife Bangladesh Introduces 360Health Score for Enhanced Digital Wellness in Mobile App

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

Wipro GE Healthcare has launched a three-month nationwide campaign to expand access to advanced ultrasound technology in Bangladesh's underserved areas.

The adoption of Bangla QR has led to a significant increase in digital transactions in Bangladesh.

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

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

bKash has launched a nationwide campaign to engage merchants and accelerate the adoption of Bangladesh Bank's universal 'Bangla QR' payment system.

State Minister for Health Dr. MA Muhit emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach involving science, religion, and society to prevent diabetes.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

Experts emphasize the need for effective programmes and sustainable financing to address the growing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases among young people in Bangladesh.

Chattogram Customs has successfully earned Tk 599.59 crore from auctioning goods between January 2021 and June 2026.

Tech firms rallied on a mixed day for Asian stocks, with traders focusing on upcoming US inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

A recent roundtable in Dhaka discussed ways to enhance the Bangladesh-UK trade corridor.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new e-Payment Credit facility to help customers meet essential digital payment obligations during temporary liquidity constraints.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has launched a new, modern official website to provide easier access to information and services for investors and stakeholders.

Upay, a concern of United Commercial Bank, has teamed up with Kommute to provide office-commute services through the Upay App.

Satkhira's boat manufacturing industry has gained popularity across the southern region for its quality and variety.

Industrial Police have detained a driver accused of stealing Tk one crore from the vehicle of the chairman of Lavender Group and recovered Tk 97 lakh of the stolen cash within 48 hours of the incident.

Import-export activities between Bangladesh and India through Hili Land Port in Dinajpur have resumed after a six-day suspension due to an indefinite strike by Indian traders.

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC launched the Clean Dhaka Project with tree plantation and cleanliness drives at two educational institutions.

A meeting on the Universal Pension Scheme was held with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association and apparel sector stakeholders.

Wall Street stocks fell following a robust US jobs report that heightened expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, secured a straight-sets victory over Tommy Paul to reach the US Open quarter-finals.

The Israeli army has ordered residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon to evacuate a specific zone ahead of planned strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah.

German director Wim Wenders has clarified his views on the relationship between filmmakers and politics following controversy at the Berlin film festival earlier this year.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses Germany of wanting war again, dismissing accusations of a drone attack on Leipzig airport.

A quarter century after the 9/11 attacks, the United States is making concerted efforts to keep the memory of the tragedy alive for future generations.

France's Europe minister warns of a'serious moment' as Germany's far-right AfD party wins Saxony-Anhalt state election, urging politicians to listen to voters' concerns.

Authorities in Bagerhat have taken steps to resume and complete the construction of the Laxmikhali Bridge, bringing hope to thousands of residents.

The High Court has stayed the expulsion of Afsana Enayet Emi, a law student at Chittagong University, who was expelled for assaulting an assistant proctor.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un vowed to develop a nuclear-armed navy as joint maritime drills by US allies commenced.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced the government's efforts to increase transparency and accountability in public administration and reduce corruption during a Jatiya Sangsad session.

State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Md Nurul Haque assured the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is working intensively to resolve the problems faced by Bangladeshi expatriate workers.

Ten new parliamentary standing committees were formed in the Jatiya Sangsad, bringing the total number of committees to 36.

A bus supervisor and assistant have confessed to the murder of a passenger on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, while the driver has been remanded.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was warmly welcomed in Thakurgaon during his two-day visit to his hometown.

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with the Maldives to tackle growing climate risks, enhance resilience, and advance sustainable development.

Fierce fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has claimed over 140 lives as clashes rage over control of a vital Red Sea gateway.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) seized 8,000 kilograms of urea fertilizer from the Meghna River in Bhola during an anti-smuggling operation.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced in the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is considering forming a specialized agency to recover assets siphoned off abroad.