Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) held its Annual Town Hall 2026 at a local venue in Dhaka under the theme “Trust Rebuilt, Future Redefined.” According to a press release, the Town Hall focused on reviewing the Bank’s performance, addressing prevailing challenges, and aligning MTBians
At least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread across the country, sparking violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Deaths and arrests have been reported through the week both by state
Prime Bank PLC, a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh, has successfully signed a Term Loan Agreement for USD 20 million with Invest In Visions Microfinance Fund, a respected German-based impact investor, according to a press release. In this regard, a signing ceremony took place recently
Southeast Bank PLC has handed over an insurance claim cheque to the family of a deceased employee of Shrabony Knitwear Ltd. under the Group Insurance Coverage of the bank’s “BETON CARD” program. According to a press release, the insurance benefit is provided in partnership with N
Uttara Bank PLC has inaugurated its 49th sub-branch, named ‘Hajiganj Sub-Branch’, at Hajiganj Bazar Road in Chandpur. According to a press release, Deputy Managing Director of Uttara Bank PLC, Mr. Khandaker Ali Samnoon, inaugurated the branch at an event on Sunday. Md. Rabiul Hasan, G
National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain on Sunday said the party is holding discussions with leaders who have resigned, noting that their resignations have not yet been formally accepted. "The resignations have hurt the party. Those concerned have submitted resignation letters
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances on Sunday submitted its final report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, claiming that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina herself had issued direct orders in many cases of enforced disappearances. Members of the Commission said the disappeara
The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances today (Sunday) submitted its final report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, stating that enforced disappearances in Bangladesh were largely politically motivated and carried out with involvement from the highest levels of the immediate p
Police have arrested NCP leader Tafsir Hasan in an extortion case in Bochaganj Upazila in Dinajpur. According to Anwar Hossain, additional police superintendent of the district, Tafsir and his associate Monjurul Islam were detained around Saturday midnight. Both were sent to jail on Sunday aftern
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has expressed optimism to ensure distributing the rest of all the books for the secondary students by January 15. After completing the distribution of hundred percent textbooks of the pre-primary and primary level students, the NCTB has fixed the t
For months, during my daily commute, a modest signboard reading BRAC Healthcare at Siddheswari kept catching my eye. I paid little attention at first, assuming it was just another pharmacy — one more addition to Dhaka’s crowded streetscape of drugstores and clinics. Curiosity, however,
The 403rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held recently at the Corporate Head Office of the Bank. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman A. K. Azad. The Board approved a number of investment proposals, according to a press release. Among others, the Vice-
