Shama Emphasizes Trade, Investment, and Workforce Opportunities Between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia

A new research initiative seeks to leverage interoperable digital payments to reduce remittance costs and enhance financial inclusion in Bangladesh.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir called for increased Thai investment in Bangladesh, highlighting the potential for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries.

Market sentiment weakened as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated, leading to a decline in stock prices.

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has successfully converted over $400 million from a $1.5 billion investment pipeline into active projects, reflecting heightened investor confidence.

Spanish energy giant Repsol's net profit in the first half of the year more than tripled due to increased oil and gas prices.

EasyJet's profit before tax fell 70 percent to £85 million ($114 million) in the third quarter due to surging jet fuel prices caused by the Middle East war.

BNP Paribas, France's banking giant, has reported an almost-record profit for the second quarter, largely attributed to the sale of its stake in a Belgian insurance firm.

Asian markets see a tech-driven uplift as investors look to AI prospects, while oil prices surge due to escalating US-Iran tensions.

Tesla's shares fell after the company reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits amid increased capital spending on ambitious projects.

Fresh Middle East fighting and rising oil prices have put the European Central Bank on alert ahead of its rate-setting meeting.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a proposal to halve the tender period for importing raw materials used in fertilizer production.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the establishment of a solar power plant with battery backup in Hatiya upazila, Noakhali district.

Vice Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim has officially taken charge as the 18th Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy, succeeding Admiral M Nazmul Hassan.

The nine-day Rath Yatra festival, one of the most significant religious festivals of the Hindus, will conclude tomorrow with the grand celebration of Ulto Rath Yatra.

The Cabinet has given final approval to the Bogura Development Authority Act, 2026, designed to promote sustainable urban development.

Health officials report one dengue-related death and 450 new hospitalizations in the past 24 hours.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission has announced that 6,165 candidates have qualified in the written test of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has inaugurated a new Plant Nutrition Research Laboratory, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to advance agricultural research.

Twin sisters Nityapriya Othoi Roy and Nityashree Tathoi Roy from Nilphamari have achieved academic distinction by securing talent pool Scholarships in the Primary Scholarship Examination.

A Cumilla court has sentenced a man to death for the rape and murder of a nine-year-old child in 2024.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will hold a short training camp ahead of the national team's two-match Test series against Australia next month.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit as a special guest.

A court in Rajshahi has convicted Khoybar Hossain to life imprisonment for possessing 600 grams of heroin.

The HTC Internal Handball Tournament, organized by the Handball Training Centre (HTC) with the support of the Bangladesh Handball Federation (BHF), will be held tomorrow at the Shaheed (Captain) M. Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in Dhaka's Paltan.

A seminar was held in Rangpur to orient stakeholders on the upcoming Shipping Census 2026.

State Minister for Shipping Md Razib Ahsan has directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the inland water transport system.

Bangladesh is in a strong position to qualify for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship Final after a series win over Pakistan.

A Czech military helicopter crash has resulted in one death and multiple injuries.

Khulna's export earnings reached Tk 4,886 crore in FY2025-26, driven by jute, shrimp, and areca nut exports.

The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a landmark agreement to establish a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.