Day: July 31, 2026
DCAB Expresses Shock at Ferdousi Shahriar’s Death
Dhaka: Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB) has expressed deep grief at the death of Additional Foreign Secretary Ferdousi Shahriar.
According to United News of Bangladesh, DCAB President AKM Moinuddin and General Secretary Emrul…
Merged Bank Depositors Granted Enhanced Withdrawal Limit for Urgent Needs
Dhaka: Depositors of five merged Shariah-based banks under Sammilito Islami Bank can now withdraw up to Tk 10 lakh from their accounts not only for personal medical treatment but also for urgent needs, including medical expenses for immediate family m…
Jamaat Delegation Meets with Bangladesh Election Commission
Dhaka: A six-member delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, led by the party’s Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, engaged in discussions with the Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday. The meeting took place at the Nirbachan Bhaban, starting at aro…
Litton Das Bangladesh’s New ODI Captain
Dhaka: Litton Das has been appointed as Bangladesh’s new ODI captain, succeeding Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to split the leadership of its Test and limited-overs teams. Litton, who is already at the helm of t…
DCCI Advocates for Integrated Waterway Strategy to Alleviate Transport Costs and Congestion
Dhaka: Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed has urged for a comprehensive, performance-oriented public-private partnership (PPP) framework to address the longstanding deterioration of Bangladesh’s rivers and canals. Th…
Govt Reconstitutes Bangladesh Freedom Fighters Welfare Trust Board and Executive Committee
Dhaka: The government has reconstituted the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Freedom Fighters Welfare Trust. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued two separate notifications recently in this regard.
According to Un…
Mosharraf Hossain Assumes Charge as New CID Chief
Dhaka: Barrister Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain, Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl IGP), formally assumed charge as the chief of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police on Wednesday. A notification regarding his appoint…
10,000 Women Empowered to Build Sustainable Livelihoods Under SWAPNO-II Project
Dhaka: More than 10,000 ultra-poor and climate-vulnerable women across 12 districts have received support to build sustainable livelihoods, strengthen their economic resilience, and move towards a life free from poverty through a joint initiative of t…