Bangladesh suffer 4-0 defeat to Lebanon

Bangladesh finished their 2026 FIFA World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a losing note when they suffered 4-0 defeat to Lebanon in their last Group I match held at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday last night. With the defeat, Bangladesh ended their World Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh’s economy to grow 5.7%pc in FY25: WB

Bangladesh's economy is likely to grow 5.7% in FY25, supported by increased private consumption for easing inflation and a pick-up in overall investment for implementation of large investment projects, according to the World Bank. Shortages of inputs and imported goods are expected to ease gradually. A more flexible exchange rate policy

FSIB opens two outlets

First Security Islami Bank PLC (FSIB) inaugurated 2 Agent Banking Outlets on 12 June. The agent banking outlets are located at Gharmora Bazar, Homna, Cumilla and Sonali Bazar, Rupnagar, Dhaka. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, Managing Director of the bank inaugurated the agent banking outlets through video conference. Among others, Muhammad

Premier Bank holds 25th AGM

The Premier Bank PLC held its 25th annual general meeting (AGM) through digital platform on Wednesday, June 12. Heroic Freedom Fighter Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal, Honorable Chairman, Board of Directors of The Premier Bank PLC presided over the occasion. Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Moin Iqbal, members of the

School banking conference held in Cumilla

Following the directive of Bangladesh Bank, the School Banking Conference was held in Cumilla with the view of promoting financial inclusion and developing a saving mindset among school-going students. The day-long conference was held at Dhulipara Funtown Auditorium in Cumilla, under the direct supervision of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB).

UBL holds digital transactions program

Financial Literacy Wing of Shariah based Union Bank PLC (UBL) recently organized a program titled ‘Use and Benefits of Digital Transactions’ at Jashore Branch of the bank in Jashore. Deputy Managing Director of the bank Md. Jahangir Alam was present as the chief guest of the program. The Head of

1000Fix’s ‘Sikhbe Ora Gorbe Desh’ for unprivileged children

The country's leading IT, digital, mobile, and appliance service platform 1000Fix has launched the ‘Sikhbe Ora Gorbe Desh’ campaign for unprivileged children. The company has organized various measures to provide an educational system and equipment to poor children so that education does not become a barrier due to poverty. An agreement

Day of Russia celebrated in Dhaka

In celebration of the National Day of Russia, Rosatom Engineering Division, general contractor of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (Rooppur NPP) hosted a Russian cultural evening at a convention center in Dhaka. Welcoming the guests, Pavel Dvoychenkov, Director of Russia House in Dhaka said, “Bangladesh and Russia boast of a strong