BRAC Bank finalized a 400 crore taka financing arrangement for DBL Group on October 5, 2025, acting as lead organizer for the transaction. The deal involves issuing non-convertible preference shares to help the conglomerate strengthen its capital framework and reduce refinancing vulnerabilities. DBL Group aims to secure stable long-term funding while minimizing exposure to interest rate fluctuations.
BRAC Bank Managing Director Tareq Refat Ullah Khan stated the agreement demonstrates a commitment to providing innovative financial solutions for major corporations. He emphasized such structured financing supports industrial expansion and national economic development. The signing occurred at DBL Group's Dhaka headquarters with Chairman...
Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 recorded testimony from six witnesses on Sunday in three corruption cases involving 53 accused individuals, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her sister Sheikh Rehana. The cases allege irregular plot allocations within RAJUK's Purbachal New Town Project. Judge Robiul Alam adjourned proceedings until November 9, bringing the total witnesses to eleven across these three cases. The Anti-Corruption Commission filed six related cases in January, submitting charge sheets on March 10. Courts issued official summons for 100 defendants on July 1, formally framed charges on July 31, and released arrest warrants for those evading trial.
The same court simultaneously ordered ex-RAJUK member Mohammad...
Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain stated Sunday that any visit by international preacher Zakir Naik to Bangladesh requires formal clearance from the Home and Foreign Ministries. He clarified this after meeting with two Tabligh Jamaat faction representatives at the Secretariat, explaining that the matter fell outside his authority. Khalid emphasized he holds no personal influence over the decision, though a delegation had sought his support for inviting Naik.
Khalid confirmed national elections are anticipated in February, with authorities maintaining regular dialogue with political groups to ensure a credible process. Regarding the National Citizens Party's delayed July Charter endorsement, he expressed confidence that...
Bangladesh authorities completed drafting the 2025 Police Commission Ordinance this week, with plans to submit it to the Advisory Council shortly for approval. The measure, developed by a panel under Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs adviser Asif Nazrul, aims to enhance police transparency, professionalism and public confidence. This effort fulfills a pledge from the July National Charter endorsed by political groups nationwide.
The proposed commission would be chaired by a retired Supreme Court justice holding a rank equal to an Appellate Division judge. Six additional members would be a retired district judge, a senior government official, a former high-ranking police officer, a past Police Academy head, an academic specializing...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged expanded public education about cancer prevention Saturday after meeting Singaporean oncology experts at Dhaka's Jamuna State Guest House. He highlighted fatty liver disease and breast cancer as critical health threats, noting breast cancer has become a leading cause of female mortality in Bangladesh.
Yunus stressed that non-communicable illnesses now dominate South Asia's death statistics. He called for nationwide campaigns promoting low-cost prevention strategies, emphasizing that treatments remain unaffordable for most families. Singapore's Professor Toh Han Chong warned that fatty liver conditions affect hundreds of millions regionally and often progress to liver cancer. Yunus also...
Bangladesh's sports community faces growing tensions after the National Sports Council formed an interim committee for the Women's Sports Association and ordered federation elections. Former athletes protested Sunday outside the council headquarters, calling the move premature and demanding the committee's dissolution.
National shooter Sabrina Sultana argued elections cannot proceed fairly while district and division bodies remain under temporary leadership. Organizer Maruf questioned the lack of clear voter guidelines. Protest leader Kamrun Nahar Dana warned of expanded demonstrations if officials ignore their concerns. Attendees included hockey player Puskar Khisa Mimo and former footballer Sujan, alongside four advocates from a...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus urged the rapid coordinated advancement of Bangladesh's road, rail, air, and river networks on Sunday, stressing that environmental protection must remain central to development. He warned that the nation's current chaotic transport system risks becoming an economic burden if not reformed immediately. His remarks came during a meeting reviewing the Central Integrated Multimodal Transport Sector Master Plan at the Jamuna state guesthouse.
Yunus emphasized rivers as vital lifelines requiring preservation while developing waterways. Senior transport and planning officials presented a strategy to streamline existing infrastructure through interagency coordination rather than massive new construction...
Employees at Opsonin Chemical Industries protested for a fifth day on Sunday outside the Barishal factory, demanding reinstatement after more than 500 staff lost positions. Demonstrators blocked adjacent roads early morning, joined by laborers from neighboring industrial sites, showing solidarity. Management cited the permanent closure of one production unit as the reason for terminations, while affected workers alleged plans to replace them with lower-paid hires.
Terminated staff reported monthly earnings between 12,000 and 16,000 taka, describing how they received dismissal letters by mail after being granted three days' leave. One employee stated their families faced potential destitution without employment. Monisha Chakraborty...
Nagad, the Bangladesh Postal Department's digital financial platform, recorded its highest monthly transaction volume ever during October, processing over BDT 34,705 crore. This milestone exceeded its prior record of BDT 34,000 crore set in March 2025 and reflected substantial growth from BDT 32,000 crore in June 2024. Disbursing government allowances to 7.9 million beneficiaries significantly boosted the figure, alongside routine services like cash transfers, bill payments, and mobile recharges.
Administrator Md Motasem Billah credited the achievement to collective dedication and strengthened customer trust under the current leadership. Daily transactions peaked on October 15 at BDT 1,645 crore. Billah noted that continuous service...
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