Transcom donates Tk 1.37 crore to workers’ welfare fund
Star Business Desk
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Transcom Group has donated Tk 1.37 crore, which is 0.5 percent of the company’s profit, to the Workers’ Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, reinforcing its commitment to workers’ welfare.
Monzur Mofiz appointed MD of Premier Bank
Star Business Desk
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Md Monzur Mofiz has been appointed managing director of Premier Bank PLC for a three-year term, effective from April 16, 2026.
Oil prices little changed
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
IMF chief warns of ‘tough times’ if oil prices stay high
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and oil prices stay high, adding that inflation risks could seep into food prices.
Wheat imports exceed FY25 total with 2.5 months to go
16 April 2026, 21:42 PM Business
Bangladesh has imported a large volume of wheat within nine and a half months of this fiscal year, exceeding the total amount imported in the previous year.