Court stays removal of NRBC Bank's MD

The High Court yesterday stayed the Bangladesh Bank's decision to remove NRB Commercial Bank's Managing Director Dewan Mujibur
7 December 2017

Shanghai set to open doors to largest Starbucks store in the world

Starbucks is about to open what they're calling their most ambitious project ever, with a massive new interactive Reserve Roastery store in Shanghai that will feature everything from augmented reality experiences to a 3D printed tea bar and coffee theater.
6 December 2017

Bacchu falls sick during quizzing by ACC

Former Basic Bank chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu has fallen sick, during his second day of quizzing over a loan scam that rattled Bangladesh’s banking sector.
6 December 2017

Graft: Bangladesh Bank removes NRB Commercial Bank MD Dewan Mujibur

Bangladesh Bank removes NRB Commercial Bank’s Managing Director Dewan Mujibur Rahman over gross irregularities including corruption.
6 December 2017

Ireland forced to collect Apple's disputed $15b tax bill

Ireland has struck a deal with Apple to collect up to 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes and hold it in an escrow account pending an appeal before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
6 December 2017

ADB approves $583m debt financing to develop Reliance Bangladesh LNG, power project

The Asian Development Bank has approved debt financing and partial risk guarantees totaling USD583 million to develop the Reliance Bangladesh Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and power project.
5 December 2017

Hello Kitty is the new whiskered face of United Nations tourism

The United Nations has tapped an ambassador with universal appeal to spread its message of sustainable and responsible tourism: Hello Kitty.
5 December 2017

Ctg customs starts disposing of goods of 88 containers

Chittagong Customs House yesterday started disposing of nearly 2,000 tonnes of perishable goods stuffed in 88 containers as the
4 December 2017

Now Sonali blames other banks, wants its money back

Sonali Bank yesterday pleaded with the Bangladesh Bank to help it recover Tk 895 crore that was debited from its account with the
4 December 2017

BTRC to award 4G licences Feb 14, invites application

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) fixes February 14 to award fourth generation (4G) licences to the mobile operators and invites applications.
4 December 2017

Loan scam: JP MP Shawkat ordered to pay Tk 5cr to BCBL in 2 months

The Supreme Court orders Jatiya Party lawmaker Shawkat Chowdhury to return Tk five crore to Bangladesh Commerce Bank Ltd (BCBL) in two months.
4 December 2017

ACC quizzes ex-BASIC Bank chairman Bacchu over scam cases

Former BASIC Bank chairman Sheikh Abdul Hye Bacchu has been interrogated by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in scam cases.
4 December 2017

Disney to open Japan-themed park in Tokyo: report

Disney is set to open a third amusement park in Japan that will be uniquely themed after Japanese heritage and culture.
3 December 2017

India proposes Bangladesh for joint study on exports

India has suggested Bangladesh to carry out a joint study on products being exported by the two countries in order to complement each other and attain synergy.
2 December 2017

4cr internet users in Bangladesh: Google

Google yesterday said the number of active internet users in Bangladesh stands at 4 crore with 35 percent using it every day.
30 November 2017

SWIFT warns banks on cyber heists as hack sophistication grows

SWIFT, the global messaging system used to move trillions of dollars each day, warned banks on Wednesday that the threat of digital
29 November 2017

Satellite launch deferred to March

The launch of Bangladesh's first commercial satellite Bangabandhu-1 has been pushed to March, although its construction has been
29 November 2017

Banks move to curb dollar's rally

Foreign exchange dealers yesterday decided not to sell US dollar at rates higher than Tk 83, in a bid to stem the recent appreciation of
29 November 2017

Bangabandhu satellite launch deferred to March

The launch of Bangladesh’s first commercial satellite Bangabandhu-1 has been deferred and has been pushed down to an approximate schedule in March.
29 November 2017

Banks remain open till 8pm today, tomorrow

Banks will remain open today and tomorrow until 8:00pm to help people pay taxes and submit income tax returns within the given deadline.
29 November 2017