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Fallow and single-crop lands in Sylhet should be brought under cultivation, while drainage and irrigation systems need to be improved and the cultivation of new and non-traditional crops expanded to ensure fuller utilisation of the land, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said today. The minister said the maximum utilisation of …

The government has instructed government officials to exercise utmost caution while using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for official work, warning that careless use could result in the unauthorised disclosure or transfer of sensitive and confidential government information to third parties. In a notice issued recently, the Cabinet Division said the …

BRAC Bank’s net profit rose 57 percent year-on-year to Tk 1,423 crore on a consolidated basis in the first half of 2026. The private commercial lender’s customer deposits rose 25 percent and loan disbursement grew 18 percent, both ahead of industry averages. BRAC Bank’s Managing Director and CEO Tareq Refat …

Bangladesh’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category reflects major economic progress but will also bring tougher competition, reduced tariff preferences and greater pressure to join global value chains. Future growth cannot rely only on domestic production and exports; Bangladeshi firms must also expand abroad. Through subsidiaries, regional offices …

Dhaka Bank PLC, in collaboration with North South University (NSU), successfully hosted the Grand Finale of Dhaka Bank Presents MarXcellence 2026 Inter-University Digital Marketing Case Competition, alongside the launching ceremony of the Dhaka Bank–North South University Co-Branded Mastercard Spark Prepaid Card for the Youth. The dual initiative brought together leading …