Pubali Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks of Bangladesh, today held its 1500th Meeting of the Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s long-standing tradition of strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership.
The occasion was commemorated with a cake-cutting ceremony attended by former Chairman Hafiz Ahmed Mazumdar alongside current Board members and senior management. [caption id="attachment_34860" align="alignleft" width="448"]
Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss shipping, labour cooperation
Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain today said exchanging experiences and expanding cooperation in the shipping and labour sectors would bring tangible benefits to the people of Bangladesh and Pakistan.
“Bangladesh believes in deepening relations with neighbouring and friendly countries based on mutual understanding and shared interests,” he said when Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider made a call on him at his secretariat office here. Bilateral ties, trade expansion, and cooperation in shipping, maritime affairs, and labour sectors came up for discussion during the call.China aims to establish military base in Bangladesh
The United States has issued a warning to India regarding China’s dual strategy, as outlined in a Pentagon report. The document reveals that while China is working to de-escalate tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it is simultaneously enhancing military cooperation with Pakistan.
Notably, in October 2024, India and China agreed to withdraw from friction points along the LAC. Despite this, the Pentagon suggests that China’s agenda includes preventing India from aligning too closely with the U.S. and normalising relations.
I have a plan: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said he has a plan for the people of the country to build a prosperous and safe Bangladesh, seeking cooperation from all to translate his dream plan into reality.
“I have a plan for the people of my country and for the country,” he told a mammoth, jubilant crowd gathered at the July 36 Expressway in the capital to welcome him on his historic homecoming after a long 17 years in exile in the UK.Referring to the famous quote of American civil rights ...
Jamuna Bank, Hotel Best Western ink corporate deal
Jamuna Bank PLC. Signs Corporate Agreement with Best Western Plus Bay Hills, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka on December 9, 2025, at Jamuna Bank Tower, Gulshan-1, Dhaka.
The agreement was formally signed by Noor Mohammed, Deputy Managing Director & CBO of Jamuna Bank PLC, and Tajuddin Mahmood, Deputy Managing Director of Best Western Plus Bay Hills, in the presence of A.K.M. Atiqur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director & CIO of Jamuna Bank PLC, and senior officials from both organisations.
CA orders arrest of Hadi’s killers
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed law enforcement agencies to swiftly arrest those involved in the killing of Osman Hadi and others engaged in illegal activities and keep the law and order situation normal at any cost before the national elections.
“Ahead of the upcoming national election, the law and order situation must be kept normal at any cost,” he said.The Chief Adviser made the instructions while addressing a meeting to review the count...
