Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday announced that underperforming Islamic Shariah-based banks will be merged with stronger institutions that have functional boards and no governing issues. Speaking at the 10th Annual Banking Conference on Wednesday, Mansur said the bigger Islamic banks had been “reshaped,” but a bunch of smaller banks were still grappling…

Walton has been honored with the Excellence in Investment Award 2025 for its contribution to significant and impactful investments within the economy of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Development Authority (BIDA) awarded Walton this prestigious recognition under the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) category. Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus handed over the award to Walton Hi-Tech Industries…

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC has received the Excellence in Investment Award 2025 under the Local Investment category at the inaugural Bangladesh Investment Summit. The award was presented by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in recognition of the company’s contribution to sustainable economic growth, employment generation, infrastructure development, and innovation. Eric S Chowdhury, director of Square…

Students of universities, schools, madrasas, and a wide range of professional and civil society organizations across Bangladesh shut down normal life on Monday in a sweeping show of solidarity with Palestine. From early morning, campuses across Bangladesh emptied as classes and exams were suspended in support of the global “World Stops for Gaza” campaign, a…

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued 16 instructions aiming to ensure emergency medical services in government hospitals during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr vacation.  The instructions were issued in an office order signed by DGHS Director (Hospital and Clinics) Dr Abu Hussain Md Moinul Ahsan on Tuesday.      The following instructions have been issued…