Bangladeshis likely to return home from Iran next week
Bangladeshis likely to return home from Iran next week

The first batch of Bangladesh nationals, willing to return home from Iran, is expected to arrive in Dhaka next week. Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Shah Asif Rahman came up with the updates on Sunday amid growing tensions over Iran-Israel conflicts. Briefing reporters...

Bangladesh cricketers reach Sri Lanka for Test series
Bangladesh cricketers reach Sri Lanka for Test series

The Bangladesh national cricket team reached Sri Lanka on Friday, divided into two groups, for a full bilateral series, which will kick off with a two-match Test series, reports BSS. The first group consisted with 10 cricketers and other support staff left the country on Thursday while second...

Bangladesh condemns Israeli military attacks against Iran
Bangladesh condemns Israeli military attacks against Iran

Bangladesh on Friday unequivocally expressed its strong condemnation and deep concern over the latest Israeli military attacks against Iran, reports BSS. Bangladesh urges the United Nations and the international community to act collectively in support of a stable Middle East, underscoring that...

Agricultural credit recovery increases by 8pc in July-March
Agricultural credit recovery increases by 8pc in July-March

The recovery of agricultural credits has increased by 8 per cent during the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY25) compared to the same period of the previous fiscal, reports BSS. In July-March of FY25, the recovery of agricultural credit by all scheduled banks increased...

6 banks to be merged
6 banks to be merged

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur announced plans to merge six financially weakened banks by July this year due to irregularities and loan fraud. The central bank will temporarily place these banks under government ownership to stabilise the sector. Banks that have been audited will be...

Reserves increasing, relief in dollar market
Reserves increasing, relief in dollar market

The country appears to have overcome its months-long dollar crisis, as remittance inflows surge and foreign exchange reserves climb, offering relief to the banking sector and importers. Banks are no longer facing shortages of US dollars, central bank officials said Wednesday. Instead, Bangladesh...

Bangladesh, Kuwait discuss energy cooperation
Bangladesh, Kuwait discuss energy cooperation

Ambassador of Bangladesh to the State of Kuwait Major General Syed Tareq Hussain has paid a courtesy call on Kuwaiti Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi in Kuwait City. During the meeting held on Tuesday, they discussed issues related to energy cooperation between the two countries, according to a...

Bangladesh calls on India and Pakistan to restraint
Bangladesh calls on India and Pakistan to restraint

Bangladesh has reacted to the exchange of fire between India and Pakistan. In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the Foreign Ministry called on both sides to restraint. Bangladesh is hopeful that diplomatic efforts will reduce the ongoing tension and peace will prevail, it said. The Foreign...

Bowlers help Bangladesh A thrash NZ A in Sylhet
Bowlers help Bangladesh A thrash NZ A in Sylhet

Bangladesh A opened their unofficial ODI series in emphatic fashion, cruising to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand A in the first match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday. It was the bowlers who set up the victory, dismissing the visitors for just 147 in 34.3 overs. Pacer...

Army chief returns home after Qatar visit
Army chief returns home after Qatar visit

Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army, General Waker-Uz-Zaman has returned home on Monday upon completion of his official visit to Qatar. During the visit, He held courtesy meetings and discussions with high-ranking civil and military officials including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Bangladesh thrash Zimbabwe to level series
Bangladesh thrash Zimbabwe to level series

Bangladesh stormed to an innings and 106-run victory over Zimbabwe on a dramatic Day Three of the Chattogram Test, bowling out the visitors in the extended final session after a stunning collapse. Zimbabwe lost eight wickets in the final session alone, crumbling under relentless pressure from...

Japan’s support to improve living conditions of both Rohingyas, host
Japan’s support to improve living conditions of both Rohingyas, host

Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has expressed his hope that the support from the government of Japan would improve the living conditions of both Rohingya refugees and host communities, reports UNB. The government of Japan has provided the International Organization for Migration...