The Daily Sky

Govt plans to merge smaller Islamic banks to create two large ones: BB governor

Staff Correspondent: Smaller Islamic banks that are in trouble are likely to be merged to form a larger one, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur said on Wednesday (April 9).

SSC, equivalent exams begins Thursday

TDS Desk: The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations for 2025 will begin across the country on Thursday. This year, a total of 1,490,142 candidates are expected to

Hybrid method needed for expatriate voting, says election commissioner

Staff Correspondent: The Election Commission (EC) is assessing the feasibility of three alternative methods — postal ballots, online voting, and proxy voting — to ensure voting rights for expatriates. Election

BNP requests meeting with CA to dispel election confusion

Staff Correspondent: The BNP has requested an appointment with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus to resolve confusion regarding the national election. “We have sought time to meet the Chief Adviser.

ADB projects 3.9pc GDP growth for Bangladesh in FY2024-25

Staff Correspondent: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday projected Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 3.9 percent in the current fiscal year (FY2024-25), reflecting weaker domestic demand

bKash wins BIDA’s ‘Excellence in Investment Award 2025’

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has awarded mobile financial services provider bKash the ‘Excellence in Investment Award-2025’ for its significant contribution to the country’s economy by attracting foreign