Yesterday evening, Dhaka’s Chhayanaut Auditorium witnessed the grand inauguration of the two-day Shuddha Sangeet Utsav 1432, a festival dedicated to honouring the legendary classical musician Ustad Alauddin Khan. The event commenced with the rendition of the national anthem, setting a solemn tone, and the first session extended until 9:30 PM, immersing the audience in the […]

Bangladesh’s banking sector has taken a significant step towards promoting gender equality, workplace dignity and inclusive customer service, following the issuance of a new directive by Bangladesh Bank. Under the order, all scheduled banks—both state-owned and private—are now required to establish, upgrade and maintain hygienic, secure and women-friendly washroom facilities across their entire operational network. […]