World turns to AI, Bangladesh stuck in Excel-era training

When the world is racing to master artificial intelligence (AI), 42 percent of Bangladesh's vocational training remains tied to very basic computer lessons such as typing, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel -- which neither meet the skills the country...

Late bloomer Smith stuns South Africa as England make flying World Cup start

England’s cricketers don’t waltz into the World Cup with the favourites tag of the decorated Red Roses. But after opening their campaign with an emphatic win over South Africa on Friday, they might just allow themselves to dream. Linsey Smith was...

Pakistan’s gender gap in finance: Digital literacy holds the key

KARACHI: Women comprise nearly half of the population in Pakistan, while only 13.5% hold a bank account, compared to 53% in Bangladesh, 53% in Vietnam, and almost 90% in Sri Lanka. This gender gap is both alarming and glaring, as it is not just a...

Banks’ farm loan disbursement rises in July

Staff Correspondent 04 October, 2025, 23:07 | New Age file photo Farm loan disbursement by banks increased by 20.3 per cent in July, the first month of the financial year 2025-26, compared with the same month in the previous year, according to...

Bangladesh’s student-led NCP pushing EC into corner over ‘Shapla’ election symbol

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s National Citizen’s Party (NCP) led by Nahid Islam has threatened to halt the February 2026 general elections if it is not allocated one of its requested symbols – a red or white Shapla (Water Lily). The Election Commission (EC)...

Central bank about to attain long-cherished autonomy as regulator

Bangladesh Bank is set to become a much-envisaged independent regulatory body for the banking sector as the central bank prepares to place the agenda to the advisory council of the interim government this week. Along with the bank mergers-related...

Bangladesh seeks further US tariff reductions

Bangladesh has urged the United States to consider further tariff reductions, as part of its commitment to narrowing the trade imbalance between the two countries, during a series of high-level meetings in Washington on Friday. Bangladesh’s...

Why Ctg, birthplace of Bangladesh’s RMG, is losing its edge

Bangladesh's first garment exports began from Chattogram. In 1977, on about nine acres of land in the Kalurghat industrial area, retired government official Nurul Qader established Desh Garments, marking the start of the country's apparel...

PK Halder’s business partner Tajbir sent to jail in ACC case  

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 05 October, 2025, 01:00 A Dhaka court on Saturday passed an order to send Tajbir Hasan to jail in connection with a case of Anti-Corruption Commission with Airport police station. At the same time, Dhaka...

'More challenges ahead': Finance adviser stresses effective footprint for next govt

Bangladesh is likely to face more challenges over the next three to four months, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said today (4 October), stressing the need to leave behind an effective footprint for the incoming government. "Within the next three...

Finding qualified MDs becoming difficult in banking sector: Governor

It has become difficult to find good quality managing directors (MDs) and heads of departments in the banking sector, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur said today (4 October). "Properly knowledgeable and well-trained MDs are hard to come by,...

Bangladesh Army Chief unlikely to visit India for UN troop contributor chiefs' conclave

angladesh Army Chief unlikely to visit India for UN troop contributor chiefs' conclave (Photo: @dhairyam14/X) New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As India and Bangladesh face a turbulent phase in their bilateral relationship since the formation of the interim...

MJL Bangladesh, EC Holdings to invest Tk214cr in Gulshan property

With a view to future business expansion, MJL Bangladesh, a listed firm in the fuel and power sector, has decided to jointly make an investment of Tk214.20 crore in a commercial property located in Gulshan, Dhaka. The investment decision, under...

Khalil discusses political issues with US officials

Staff Correspondent 05 October, 2025, 00:58 National Security Adviser and High Representative for the Rohingya issue Khalilur Rahman on Friday met with senior United States officials in Washington DC where they discussed regional, political and...

Dhaka-Aricha highway turns into waste dumping zone amid blame game between authorities

Highlights: Waste dumped onto highway despite nearby Aminbazar landfill Dhaka North City and Savar municipality trade blame over dumping Residents allege influential groups dumping waste to grab land Stench and sludge from garbage pose health and...

Bangladesh delegation visits PITB to explore Punjab smart governance

LAHORE – A delegation from Bangladesh visited Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to gain insights into the province’s ICT initiatives and digital reforms. Led by Senior Secretary at Bangladesh’s Ministry of Home Affairs Nasimul Ghani, the...

Fired, made OSD: Islami Bank officials block Dhaka-Ctg highway

Disgruntled Islami Bank employees yesterday staged a blockade on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway to press home their six-point demand, including reinstatement of their jobs. The demands include the reinstatement of all terminated employees, the...

China committed to deepening ties with Bangladesh

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China attaches great importance to its relationship with Bangladesh and is committed to advancing their traditional friendship, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and promoting shared development....

Nigar Sultana Joty: Bangladesh want to use momentum of first win

The Tigresses delivered their second-ever World Cup win as they beat the Women in Green by seven wickets thanks to a brilliant 54 from ODI debutant Rubya Haider. Having lost the toss they had to chase down 130 set by Pakistan, but skipper Nigar...

Finding good managing directors has become difficult in the banking sector

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur today said it has become difficult to find good managing directors (MDs) in the country's banking sector. "Although there are various training institutions for bankers, the most effective training is on...