The decision on the new pay structure for government employees will be taken after receiving the Pay Commission’s report, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday, noting that the commission members are reviewing the matter and will submit their recommendations soon.

Dr Khan outlined frameworks for building integrated innovation ecosystems involving universities, industry, government and communities.

More than 550 runners took part in the event, reflecting growing interest in fitness and outdoor activities among Dhaka residents.

Senior Australian officials, universities engage prospective students in Dhaka

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to long-term cooperation

The inauguration ceremony was held at the university campus at 11:00am on Tuesday

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with Moner Bondhu, a Dhaka-based mental health service provider, to support a mental health and life skills development programme for students in remote and underserved rural communities across Bangladesh.

Prime Bank PLC has taken a step towards inclusive banking by distributing Braille books among persons with visual impairments, ensuring that financial knowledge is accessible to all.

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has celebrated a strong year-end performance in 2025, achieving significant milestones across key financial indicators.

China can narrow its technological gap with the US driven by growing risk-taking and innovation, though the lack of advanced chipmaking tools is hobbling the sector, the country’s leading artificial intelligence researchers said on Saturday.

TSMC, the world’s largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, is expected to post a 27 percent jump in fourth-quarter net profit to a record due to the seemingly insatiable demand for AI infrastructure.

Employment remains one of the foremost concerns for people in Bangladesh, with rising expectations that political parties will present clear and actionable plans ahead of the upcoming national election.

Iqtiaruddin Md Mamun, a commissioner of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), has been appointed head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on a contractual basis.

Bangladesh Bank has doubled the annual licence renewal fee for money changers, raising it to Tk 10,000 from Tk 5,000.

The milestone marks the company’s steady growth, market trust and contribution to Bangladesh’s electrical industry over the past decade and a half.

The exhibition features exclusive Berger Illusions co-created with architect and actor Aupee Karim, fashion designer Sarah Karim, and musician and artist Arnob.

The facility, which produces zero mile artisanal water on the hotel premises, was inaugurated in January 2026 in Dhaka.

NRB Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank to lend to SME customers under the central bank’s Tk 500 crore refinancing start-up fund, aiming to foster entrepreneurship and support emerging business ventures across the country.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has integrated ASYCUDA World with the electronic utilisation declaration (e-UD) system of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to modernise bond management and speed up customs clearance for export-oriented industries.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) last week appointed an observer at the shariah-based Standard Bank to closely monitor its operations amid alleged internal conflicts between board members.