World Record Set with 16 Kg Gold Earrings
Weighing over 16 kg, a pair of gold earrings made in Dubai has set a dual record in the Guinness Book of World Records. Crafted from 22-carat gold, this pair...
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Incentives for Bangla QR Transactions
Bangladesh Bank has further opened the door for incentives for businesses to expand the scope of digital transactions. Relevant service providers will receive incentives for every eligible transaction up to...
Bangla QR: Now for Individuals, Beyond Shops
Need to receive money from a friend? Or send some urgent funds to a family member? Until now, this required several steps on a smartphone: opening a bank or mobile...
From Tea Stalls to Superstores: Bangla QR's Reach Expands
Just five and a half months. Within this period, the number of merchants accepting Bangla QR has grown from approximately 1.2 million to over 3.7 million. This digital transaction infrastructure...
Mercantile Bank Emphasizes Bringing Small Businesses into Digital Payments
National Economy: Mercantile Bank launched the Bangla QR service through the MBL Rainbow app in 2024. What is the current status of this service two years later? How many customers...
Not a technological change, it's a change in transaction culture
For daily small purchases, the most important question is 'Do you have change?' or 'Please exchange the torn note.' For slightly larger purchases, the question is whether there is enough...
Towards a Cashless Bangladesh: Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Banking
Once upon a time, banking meant a well-appointed office, long queues, cash counters, paperwork, and long waiting times. Customers had to physically visit a branch to deposit, withdraw money, or...
QR Code is Changing the Wallet Landscape
Imagine a small cafe in Sweden. In the morning, a customer comes to buy coffee, but doesn't take out a wallet from their pocket or count loose change at the...
Today is a special day for beef tripe lovers
Beef tripe is a highly delicious dish for many, while for others, it might be somewhat unappetizing. However, beef tripe holds a special place in the vibrant food cultures of...
The Most Powerful Organ of the United Nations
The Security Council is the most powerful and executive organ of the United Nations. The primary responsibility for ensuring global peace, stability, and security rests with this Council. While other...
Decisions, Debates, and Diplomacy
The United Nations General Assembly is one of the UN's six principal organs, serving as the main policy-making, representative, and most important branch. It is the only UN body where...
Organizations in Various Global Crises
The United Nations works through a vast network to achieve its goals and objectives. Under its umbrella, there are mainly four types of major organizations and wings: specialized agencies, funds...
How the United Nations Works
The United Nations primarily functions as an international platform where 193 countries of the world gather to discuss global issues and attempt to resolve them through collective decisions. Although it...
A Global Initiative to Establish World Peace
The United Nations officially began its journey on October 24, 1945. This international organization was formed with the aim of establishing lasting peace and security in the world after the...
How Economics Became Part of the Nobel Prize
Economics was not mentioned in Alfred Nobel's original will. This award was introduced in 1968 through the initiative of Sweden's central bank and first awarded in 1969. The Nobel Prize...
Three Brilliant Names in the Pages of History
When discussing international recognition of Bengali talent, intellect, and creativity, the names of Nobel laureates are particularly noteworthy. Three prominent Nobel laureates associated with Bengali identity and Bengali language-culture are...
Nobel Prize: From the Discovery of Destruction
In the history of the world, the lives and works of some people continue to enlighten even after their death. Swedish scientist and inventor Alfred Nobel is one of them....
Amazing Flying Fish Soaring in the Sky Like Birds
The flying fish, known as 'Urukkun Mach' in our country, is a unique creation of nature that can fly in the sea. This species of fish reigns collectively in global...
The Evolution of Currency Circulation
The currency system has gradually evolved with changes in human economic and social life. The emergence of agriculture, animal husbandry, commodity exchange, the introduction of metallic coins and paper notes...
History of Bangladeshi Taka
Taka is not just a medium of transaction; it is also an important carrier of Bangladesh's independence, national identity, political history, art, and cultural heritage.
Symbol of Economic Self-Reliance
Establishing a system for printing its own currency is a significant milestone in Bangladesh's history of economic independence.
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