Pakistan’s World Cup Participation Decision Expected Next Week
Day: January 25, 2026
Costly Mega Projects like Padma Bridge Hurt Market Stability, Reiterates Bashir
Dhaka: Costly mega projects taken during the Awami League government, including the Padma Bridge, Padma Rail Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel, and Payra Port, have had adverse impacts on the market, contributing to economic instability, Commerce Adviser Sk B…
Al-Arafah Islami Bank to Suspend All Services for 9 Days for System Upgrade
Dhaka: Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIBL) has announced a temporary suspension of all its banking services for nine consecutive days, from January 30 to February 7, 2026. The bank’s decision is part of a major technical upgrade to its “Core Banking System” …
Market Stable, Prices Likely to Ease Further in Ramadan: Adviser Bashir
Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s market remains stable with no supply crunch, and the prices of essential commodities are expected to decline further during Ramadan, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Sunday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Ba…
DSE Slips, CSE Gains as Trading Week Opens
Dhaka: Bangladesh stock market began the week on a mixed note on Sunday, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) sliding in early trade while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains. During the first half of the session, the benchmark DSEX index …
High Court Questions CEC Over Alleged Contempt of Court
Dhaka: The High Court has issued a rule questioning why punitive measures should not be taken against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin for his alleged failure to comply with a court order. This development emerged from a session hel…
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Shanir Akhra Truck Collision
Dhaka: Two motorcyclists were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle at Shanir Akhra in the Jatrabari area of the capital early Sunday. The deceased were identified as Khairul Hossain, 22, a second-year student of Bhashantek Government College and s…
Racket Altering Mobile IMEI Numbers Busted in Dhaka, 1 Held
Dhaka: The Detective Branch (DB) Cyber Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has busted a major racket involved in illegally altering mobile phone IMEI numbers and arrested a man in this connection. They also seized software, a laptop, and other…
ECNEC Approves 25 Development Projects Including Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital
Dhaka: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has given the green light to 25 development projects totaling Tk 45,191.27 crore. Among these, a significant project is the establishment of a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendshi…