US Pentagon Commits $400M to Advance Australian Scandium Mine Development

Dr. Md Saimum Parvez meets with officials to discuss plans for modernizing the Rajshahi Silk Factory.

Bangladesh Bank has completed the removal of administrators from Social Islami Bank PLC, signaling further consolidation of five Shariah-compliant banks.

The five-day Rajshahi Entrepreneur Fair concluded with promises of economic growth and job creation.

The FY27 budget in Bangladesh aligns closely with BIDA's proposals, signaling continued investment-friendly policies.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has expressed optimism about the benefits of the new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with South Korea.

Swiss Re, the leading reinsurance company, has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the first half of 2026, but remains cautious about the upcoming hurricane season.

Commerzbank's net profit nearly doubled in Q2, reaching a record 1.8 billion euros in the first half of the year, as UniCredit's hostile takeover bid intensifies.

Most Asian markets experienced a downturn as tech firms faced renewed pressure following a brief rally.

Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group head Tewolde Gebremariam as its new CEO, aiming to guide the airline through a crucial period of recovery and expansion.

Cathay Pacific reported a 71% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, attributed to a surge in passenger demand as travelers avoided the Middle East amid the Iran war.

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority's Executive Chairman explores Rajshahi Silk Factory's potential for investment.

The US Federal Reserve has greenlit Santander's acquisition of Webster Bank, positioning the Spanish financial giant as a top-10 US bank.

Riyadh Air has launched daily direct flights between Dhaka and Riyadh, marking its inaugural service with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

On Monday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the initiative to transform three Bangladeshi villages into SDG Villages, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Zia Shishu-Kishore Sangathan has announced a new 33-member committee for Khulna city, aiming to enhance grassroots engagement and organizational dynamism.

Bangladesh marked World Wushu-Kung Fu Day with a vibrant rally in the capital, emphasizing the martial arts' benefits and the nation's commitment to international competition.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines dispatched a team of engineers and spare parts to Rome to repair a technical fault in one of its aircraft, causing delays on the Toronto-Rome-Dhaka route.

Rajshahi police have submitted investigation reports in 21 of the 30 cases filed after the 2024 July Uprising, with efforts ongoing for the remaining cases.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has warned that beneficiaries of fascism are actively working to destabilize Bangladesh's power and energy sector through misinformation.

Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Prime Minister's Political Adviser, asserts that attempts to spread propaganda against the government will ultimately fail.

Authorities in Dhaka have arrested six leaders and activists of the Awami League on charges of holding a secret meeting.

Bangladesh's women's club champions, Rajshahi Stars FC, prepare for their historic debut in the AFC Women's Champions League this month.

Authorities in Dhaka have arrested 485 individuals across the city in a series of anti-crime operations, with Mirpur Division making the highest number of detentions.

Travis Head has made history by winning Australia's Allan Border Medal for the second year running.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted rain in various parts of the country, with heavy falls expected in some areas.

Despite Chinese opposition, Taiwan is set to join Pacific leaders in Palau, highlighting regional tensions.

On the 37th founding anniversary of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a significant rally, planting saplings and releasing pigeons for peace.

A fire in Boro Bazar, Netrokona, was quickly controlled but resulted in the destruction of six shops.

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon reached its lowest point in a decade under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to recent data.

President Volodymyr Zelensky embarked on a landmark visit to Serbia, aiming to expand economic ties and discuss security, despite Serbia's close ties with Russia.