No Agreement Reached as US Vice-President Departs
US Vice-President J D Vance has left Pakistan following unsuccessful efforts to reach an agreement in discussions related to Iran, …
Law Change Opens Bank Reclaim Route
An amendment to Bangladesh’s Bank Resolution Ordinance has introduced a legal mechanism that allows former owners of distressed banks to …
EBL, MPA Partner for Digital Transactions
Eastern Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mongla Port Authority to introduce advanced digital banking …
Digital Banking Risks Highlighted in Dhaka
Bangladesh must strengthen its institutional and regulatory readiness before issuing licences for digital banks, as the model carries inherent risks …
US Reportedly Signals Move on Frozen Iranian Assets
The United States has reportedly agreed to release a portion of Iran’s frozen overseas assets, according to claims cited by …
Online Classes Roll Out in Select Institutions in Bangladesh
Online academic instruction is set to commence from Sunday, 12 April, in selected educational institutions across Bangladesh, marking a renewed …
Teacher Dies of Suspected Heart Attack in Fuel Queue
A 32-year-old school teacher died in Rangpur on Saturday afternoon after reportedly suffering a heart attack while waiting in a …
Crocodile Incident at Shrine Triggers Probe in Bangladesh
A dramatic and widely circulated incident at the historic shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat has triggered …
Surging Bank Borrowing Raises Debt Alarm in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s fiscal landscape has come under renewed scrutiny after government borrowing from the banking system surged sharply in recent months, …
Border Seizure in Chuadanga Nets Gold Bars Smuggler
Bangladesh’s Border Guard (Border Guard Bangladesh) has arrested a suspected smuggler and seized four gold bars during a targeted operation …