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United Commercial Bank (UCB) and Bangladesh Bank (BB) have partnered to expand financing for farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and businesses, aiming to enhance agricultural production, food security, and employment opportunities in rural areas.

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

A Visa delegation led by Asia Pacific President Stephen Karpin met with Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman to discuss expanding the nation's digital payment ecosystem.

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

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

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

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase the number of direct flights by about 71%, from 49 to 84 weekly flights, under a new aviation arrangement.

Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir stressed the importance of investment in transport infrastructure, aviation and digital networks for economic growth and regional connectivity, while advocating for deeper Bangladesh-China cooperation through knowledge sharing and institutional partnerships.

Bangladesh has invited entrepreneurs from China's Yunnan Province to invest, highlighting its strategic location and economic potential.

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

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Turkey's Golden Global Bank and its subsidiaries for facilitating transactions for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

New US tariffs of up to 100 percent took effect on drones and certain components, as Washington pushes to lower its import reliance in an industry dominated by China.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Wednesday, capitalizing on a temporary decline in oil prices and bond yields.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on G20 ministers to invest in AI infrastructure, emphasizing its importance as essential as traditional utilities.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new Foreign Exchange Market (FXM) Module to automate various foreign exchange operations, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency.

A fire broke out at a furniture warehouse in Badda this morning, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control.

Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva, securing a place in the US Open fourth round.

The Israeli military has announced strikes in southern Lebanon following a drone attack by Hezbollah, prompting calls for evacuation.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have attacked a US naval drone attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin held late-night talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to discuss ending the war with Ukraine.

Guyana has agreed to receive migrants deported from the United States under a new arrangement.

Germany's Isar Aerospace successfully launched a rocket into orbit from Norway, marking a significant step for Europe's space ambitions.

Britain's Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway's late King Harald on September 9, representing King Charles III.

Inter Milan and Roma both staged dramatic late comebacks to win their matches and share the top spot in Serie A.

Wallabies coach Les Kiss reflects on missed chances as his winning streak ends in a 28-28 draw with Argentina.

Two soldiers died and 14 are missing after two powerful explosions at a military base in Bolivia.

Germany's far-right AfD party is expected to win the regional election in Saxony-Anhalt, a state in the former communist east.

A simple wave and a brief glance have created a unique connection between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and familiar faces along his daily route in Dhaka.

Fifty-nine individuals suspected of various criminal activities have been apprehended in focused operations across Tejgaon Division by Dhaka Metropolitan Police.

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to discuss a peace plan for the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Khulna City Corporation (KCC), Khulna Development Authority (KDA), and various organizations are working together to address the rising dengue cases in Khulna.

Bangladesh marks the 55th martyrdom anniversary of Bir Shreshtha Lance Naik Noor Mohammad Sheikh, a symbol of bravery and sacrifice during the Liberation War.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and opposition leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman has called for the immediate establishment of Cumilla as a division.