Visa and Bangladesh Bank Explore Strategies for Digital Payment Expansion

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved procurement proposals for sugar, edible oil, and lentils to ensure stable supplies.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humauin Kobir emphasizes the importance of strengthening US-Bangladesh business relations to drive economic growth and employment.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange has expanded its FIX certification to five additional brokerage firms, enhancing their trading capabilities.

KOTRA Dhaka is now focusing on supporting new town development through infrastructure feasibility studies and smart-city solutions.

Bangladesh is participating in the Home Show Brazil 2026 in Sao Paulo, aiming to expand its export market in South America.

Hiroshi Okuda, former Toyota president who championed the Prius hybrid, has passed away at 93.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized the importance of economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan at a business event held in Dhaka.

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

Gunze United Limited has successfully installed a 424 kWp solar power system at its Dhaka Export Processing Zone facility, boosting green energy efforts.

Trump Media & Technology Group has announced the first sales for early access to US President Donald Trump's posts on Truth Social, generating controversy and financial updates.

Oil prices have surged past $90 as the likelihood of a US-Iran deal diminishes, driving up global oil prices.

The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) has started a four-week training programme for government officials to improve public procurement practices.

Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, emphasizes the importance of a session-by-session approach as his team prepares to face Australia in the first Test.

Tongi Krira Chakra and BKSP secured significant wins in the Second Division U-18 Football League at Kamalapur Stadium.

Bangladesh U23 showcased a dominant performance against Malaysia, securing a 153-run victory in the first one-day game.

The government is expanding its digital justice initiative by introducing the e-Bail Bond system in 12 additional districts, following its successful implementation in 16 districts.

On Arafat Rahman Koko's 57th birth anniversary, Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman pays tribute to his lasting impact on Bangladesh cricket.

A seminar in Dhaka highlighted Japan's growing demand for skilled Bangladeshi workers, emphasizing language proficiency, technical skills, and workplace discipline.

Colombia's government has declared three days of national mourning following a powerful earthquake that killed over 200 people and caused significant damage.

Prime Minister's Adviser Dr. Mahdi Amin says the administrative and infrastructural problems accumulated over the past 16 years cannot be fully resolved within just five or six months.

State Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam emphasized the need to evaluate the health impacts of development projects, in addition to their environmental effects.

Bangladesh's workers' remittances have surged by 45.6% in the first 11 days of August 2026.

A young man was apprehended by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Jashore while attempting to smuggle a gold bar valued at Taka 25.62 lakh.

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has called on the Maldives to create more job opportunities for Bangladeshi nationals to strengthen bilateral ties.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo emphasized the need for collective efforts to ensure a safe future for elephants.

Thousands gather across Europe to witness the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 2006.

A mobile court operation led to the closure of the Seba Clinic in Godagari, Rajshahi, due to verified irregularities.

The State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Aninda Islam Amit, has assured that the government is making all-out efforts to alleviate the ongoing gas and electricity crisis in Bangladesh.

A low-pressure area over the North Bay has prompted maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to hoist cautionary signal number three.

Khulna Development Authority (KDA) plans to modernise Dumuria with sustainable practices, engaging local residents to shape the new master plan.