Loan Defaults Hit One-Third of Bank Portfolios
The share of defaulted loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector has surged to 31.20% by the end of the December quarter, …
When Compassion Outperforms Commerce
In the fiercely competitive world of global fast food, dominance is typically associated with expansive marketing, consistent branding, and vast …
BRAC Bank, Crowne Plaza Seal Lifestyle Deal
In a strategic move to enrich customer experience beyond conventional banking services, BRAC Bank has partnered with Crowne Plaza Dhaka …
Nephew Flees After Killing League Leader Dispute
A local political figure in Rajshahi’s Mohonpur upazila has died in hospital after being brutally attacked during a dispute over …
Boy’s Foot Nearly Severed in Ferry Tragedy
A 12-year-old boy has sustained life-threatening injuries after his foot became trapped between a ferry and a pontoon at a …
False ‘Epstein Island’ Label Appears on White House Calls
A strange technical glitch has reportedly caused calls made to the White House switchboard to display the label “Epstein Island” …
BNP Leader Vows Suicide if Extortion Claim Proven
A senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader in Pabna’s Chatmohor upazila has strongly denied allegations of extortion against him, issuing …
Sunamganj Families Mourn Ten Migrant Deaths at Sea
At least ten young men from Bangladesh’s Sunamganj district are feared dead after reportedly dying in the Mediterranean Sea while …
Wedding Music Row Sparks Alleged Mosque Violence in Bangladesh
A dispute over music played during a wedding celebration in north-western Bangladesh has escalated into allegations of violence inside a …
Illegal Diesel Stock Seized in Netrokona Drive
A mobile court in Netrokona Sadar upazila has seized around 3,500 litres of illegally stored diesel during a drive at …