Bangladesh receives $4.6b remittances from UAE in FY24

The United Arab Emirates has become the highest source of remittance for Bangladesh with around US$4.6 billion in the just concluded fiscal year 2023-24, according to Bangladesh Bank data. Total remittance inflow to the country surged in the latter half of the fiscal year, reaching a three-year high of $23.91 billion.

Tajikistan stun UAE on penalties to move into Asian Cup QF

Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan upset the United Arab Emirates 5-3 in a penalty shootout on Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals and keep their dream run alive after the game ended 1-1 after extra time at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Tajikistan took the lead through Vahdat Hanonov's first-half goal before

Bangladeshi driver wins Tk 2.98cr prize in UAE

A Bangladeshi expat has won Dirham 1 million (Bangladesh Taka 2.98 crore) during a weekly electronic draw of 'Big Ticket Abu Dhabi,' according to a report published in Khaleej Times newspaper on Wednesday Mohammed, a 56-year-old expat based in Ras Al Khaimah, got lucky after purchasing tickets for a year. While

Putin visits Saudi Arabia, UAE on Middle East tour

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia Wednesday after visiting the United Arab Emirates, making a rare trip abroad as Moscow seeks to reassert itself on the global stage. It is only the third trip the Russian leader has taken outside the former Soviet Union since he invaded Ukraine, following

UAE backs return to nuclear power: Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday that his nation's efforts to be carbon neutral by 2050 would rely in part on returning to nuclear power, even though his predecessor had tried to move away from atomic power.  Yoon's comments at a summit in the United Arab Emirates, made in

Emirates celebrates UAE National Day

Emirates organized a raffle draw to celebrate UAE’s 51st National Day held on December 1 at a city hotel, a press release said Friday. Area manager- Bangladesh, Emirates, Mohamed Alhammadi, handed over a return ticket to Dubai to a winner of the raffle draw.

BRAC Bank engages with Bangladeshi expats in UAE

Senior leaders of BRAC Bank have met with the expatriate Bangladeshis living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to create awareness about the importance of sending remittances through banking channels. Taking part in Remitters’ Festival at Expo Centre in Sharjah from October 14 to 16, 2022, the senior officials of

Tigers keen to get into winning habit beating UAE

Bangladesh are eying to build up a winning habit,snapping the perpetual failure in the T20 format when they take on United Arab Emirates in the first of the two-match series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium Sunday. The match starts at 8 PM as per Bangladesh Time. Creating a winning culture is

Emirates offer free entry to UAE’s topmost attractions

Emirates is making Dubai a cooler summer holiday destination than ever before, offering Bangladeshi customers free entry to some of the UAE’s most popular attractions plus many more exciting offers. Whether returning to Dubai or visiting for the first time, Emirates’ customers can enjoy free entry to these highly popular UAE