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A Finnish ferry operating between Vaasa and Umea has become among the first large passenger vessels to achieve carbon neutrality through battery power and biofuels. The Aurora Botnia replaced liquefied…

Akij Resource plans to establish a digital bank in line with Islamic finance principles, subject to regulatory approval. The company expects to attract customers who have moved away from traditional…

Bangladesh Bank released new rules on Thursday to handle failing financial institutions under the Bank Resolution Ordinance of 2025. The regulations cover conventional and Islamic banks while ensuring compliance with…

Prince Mahmud has shaped Bangladesh music for three decades as a lyricist, composer and director whose 1990s hits remain popular today. The musician created memorable tracks for artists like Ayub…

Chittagong University administered oaths to newly elected student union representatives on Thursday at the Social Sciences Faculty auditorium. Vice Chancellor Md Yeahia Akhter led the ceremony that saw 26 central…

Dhaka North City Corporation partnered with the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety to launch a public awareness campaign about new speed limit rules. The campaign began on Thursday…

The World Health Organization reported on Thursday that humanitarian aid reaching Gaza remains insufficient despite a ceasefire agreement that began on October 10. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated the…