MetLife Bangladesh Pays Tk 1,384cr in Claims for First Half of 2026

US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen met with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir to discuss ways to increase US investment in Bangladesh.

Average diesel prices in the United States have reached a new record high of $5.90 a gallon due to disruptions in Gulf refineries following the conflict with Iran.

Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced plans to modernise Bangladesh's company law to align with contemporary business needs.

MetLife Bangladesh has rolled out a new digital wellness feature, 360Health Score, integrated into its One by MetLife mobile app.

Bangladesh Bank has enlisted 131 firms to assess collateral for bank loans, divided into two groups.

A festive atmosphere filled branches of Sammilito Islami Bank as the bank began repaying deposits to individual customers.

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.

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for strikes on several key targets in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Prof Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has assured that the country’s gas supply situation will return to normal within a few days due to increased imports.

Najmul Hossain Shanto's return to Bangladesh's T20 squad is a strategic move to bolster the batting lineup ahead of the T20 World Cup, according to national team coach Mohammad Salahuddin.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has received a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States regarding the assets of former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife Rukmila Zaman.

Narail district emerged champions in the girls' category while Narayanganj district clinched the boys' title in the 30th National Junior Wrestling Championship held at the national roller skating complex in Dhaka.

Indian rescuers have concluded operations at the site of a New Delhi building collapse that killed seven people, with three survivors in critical condition.

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam assures that all illegally occupied land at Chattogram port will be recovered within the next two months.

Police arrested 56 people in a special drive across different areas under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Tejgaon division on Sunday.

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad has formed four additional parliamentary standing committees, bringing the total to 40.

Bangladesh's cricket coach believes the team is ready to compete for the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

The Cute-BSPA Sports Carnival concluded with Md. Medul Hasan named Sportsman of the Year.

Bangladesh's overall inflation rate slightly decreased to 8.26 percent in August, driven by lower food inflation.

Additional Attorney General Mohammad Abdul Jabber Bhuiyan has resigned from his post citing personal reasons.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has called on Iran to reengage with the agency to prevent a referral to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.

Oman's navy rescued 16 crew members from a Saudi-flagged oil tanker attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe acknowledges the Ballon d'Or talk following his remarkable World Cup performance.

Nepal held a national day of mourning for victims of the devastating glacial floods, as families of the missing hydropower workers prayed for their survival.

Oxford University's Pitt Rivers Museum has agreed to return the remains of 39 individuals taken during Britain's colonial era to the Naga community in northeast India.