Political motives were behind enforced disappearance
Top business leaders meet Tarique Rahman
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman held a meeting with leading business leaders and entrepreneurs this evening. The party's media cell member, Shayrul Kabir Khan, said the meeting began at 7:00 pm at the BNP chairperson's office in Dhaka's Gulshan.
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury was also present at the meeting.Those attending the meeting include Mahbubur Rahman, president of International Chamber of Commerce; Simeen Rahman, group CEO of T...
Biman to purchase 14 Boeing aircraft in 2026
The board of Bangladeshi flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines (BG) has greenlit an order for 14 Boeing jets. No word on when the deal would be finalised.
The proposed deal comprises two Boeing 787-9s, eight 787-10 Dreamliners, and four 737 MAX 8s. This will double the airline’s current Boeing fleet. Formal negotiations on the deal terms between the carrier and Boeing will now begin following the board’s decision.The Dhaka-based airline’s current fleet compr...
Islami Bank gets Global NRB Award
Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, achieved the ‘Lifetime Excellence in Islamic Banking Leadership Award’ at the ‘Global NRB Awards-2025’.
NRB World presented him with this award in recognition of his outstanding contribution and dynamic leadership in the Islamic banking sector.
He received the award from Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur at a ceremony organised at Hotel Sheraton in the capital on the occasion of International Expatria...
BCB seeks relocation of T20 WC match venue
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to consider relocating all of Bangladesh’s matches of the T20 World Cup to a venue outside India.
The showpiece event is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.The BCB’s request came in the wake of “prevailing situation and the growing concerns regarding the safety and security of the Bangladesh contingent in India and considering the advice from the Bangladesh Governmen...
Steps to be taken to reduce backlog: CJ
Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury today said positive steps would be taken to reduce the backlog of cases in courts through the adoption of technological measures.
He made the remarks while addressing a reception hosted for him by the Attorney General's Office and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) at Courtroom No. 1 of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court.
The Chief Justice (CJ) urged lawyers to uphold the dignity and sanctity of the legal profession both inside and outside court premises....
