Spectrum becomes Bangladesh’s first TradeTrust-Ready technology partner

Spectrum Software & Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd. (SSCL) has become the first technology company from Bangladesh to be listed as a TradeTrust-Ready Partner, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards trusted, interoperable and paperless international trade.TradeTrust is a digital trade framework developed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). It enables electronic trade documents to be securely issued, transferred and independently verified across different systems and jurisdictions.SSCL’s recognition comes at a significant time for Bangladesh’s digital trade transformation. On July 1, 2026, Bangladesh Bank issued FEPD-1 Circular No. 15, introducing a pilot framework for the digital processing of trade documents under documentary collections and Letters of Credit (LCs) through approved trade corridors. The framework emphasizes interoperability, technology neutrality, independent verification, data privacy and the legal...

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 unveiled at ‘Suzuki Day 2026’

 Suzuki Bangladesh (Rancon Motorbikes Limited) has officially launched the highly anticipated adventure-tourer motorcycle, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250, in the local market. The dynamic new model was unveiled amidst thousands of bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts during the grand ‘Suzuki Day 2026’ event held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center (BCFEC) in Purbachal. The regular market price (MRP) for the new V-Strom SX 250 has been set at BDT 4,49...

Gold Kinen wins Fintech Innovation of the Year award

Staff CorrespondentGold Kinen Technologies Limited has won the Fintech Innovation of the Year award in the Tech category at the 4th Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026 for its technology-driven gold savings platform.The compa...

Togumogu Autumn fair begins in Uttara on 15 October

Business DeskThe Togumogu Autumn Fair is set to begin on 15 October at Togumogu Parenting Hub in Uttara, featuring shopping stalls, food, entertainment and activities for children and families.As part of the event, stalls will remain open from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm on 15, 16 and 17 October, offering jewellery, cosmetics, clothing, home décor, toys, electronics and a variety of food items.The fair will also feature puppet shows and magic shows for children, along with crafting workshops open to both children and adults.In addition, families will be able to enjoy free movie screenings during the event.Organisers said the initiative aims to provide a family-friendly space where parents and children can spend time together while enjoying shopping, entertainment and creative activities.Th...

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Bangladesh tighten grip on Afghan Test after Hasan’s hat-trick

Bangladesh took the stranglehold of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Day 3, after some individual performances lit up Sheikh Jayes Stadium of Abu Dhabi, UAE today.Hasan’s hat-trick was the most pivotal in those performances to take the side to the top before eighty plus knock from Mushfiqur Rahim and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto rounded off the day.Bangladesh ended the day with overall lead of 329, after reaching 223-6 in its second innings at stumps.Liton Das was batting on 5 with Mehidy Hasan Miraz yet to score as Bangladesh would look to have 400 plus lead next day.After bowling out Afghanistan for 240 innings, following a pace-burst from Darwin Test hero Hasan Mahmud, Bangladesh started the second innings watchfully.Tanzid Hasan Tamim who hammered 71 ball-83 in the previous innings, got a start to cherish again but failed to capitalize on it after being out for 31. His fellow opener Shadman Islam also was dismissed cheaply before Mominul Haque was out for 7 to leave Bangladesh at precarious 53-3.With Afghanistan hinting to claw back into the contest, resistance from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim took Bangladesh in advantageous position.They combined for 159-run for the fourth wicket, with both missing out the deserved century.Mushfiqur Rahim who made a duck in the first innings, vindicated the failure with 81 off 148, an innings featuring nine fours.His dismissal ended the typical Test-like partnership, leaving Shanto to dig in deep.However, the skipper too was out for 82 after hitting five fours in 191 balls.But both of them ensured to...

Law and order: No room for impunity

The vandalism at content creator Salman Muqtadir’s BrownFish Studio in Dhaka’s ECB Chattar and the subsequent destruction of the Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur raise a much larger question ...

Justice for July: Now the verdict must be enforced

The International Crimes Tribunal-2’s verdict sentencing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other senior leaders to death over crimes against humanity during the July-August 2024 mass uprising marks a significant moment in th...

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