Amnesty for black money: what are the proposed tax measures?

By re-launching the initiative, the government seeks to increase the flow of money into the economy, although such measures failed to yield any fruitful benefit in the past.
9 June 2024, 13:35 PM

Mercantile Bank gets Mastercard licence

Mercantile Bank has joined hands with Mastercard to secure a licence from the global payment technology service provider as its principal member.
8 June 2024, 15:45 PM

BIA organises training on bancassurance for Midland Bank’s officials

The Bangladesh Insurance Academy (BIA) recently organised a training programme on bancassurance for Midland Bank’s officials at the former’s head office in the capital’s Mohakhali.
8 June 2024, 15:27 PM

Global Islami Bank opens two branches

Global Islami Bank recently opened two branches at Tajpur of Sylhet and Naogaon respectively.
8 June 2024, 15:20 PM

Prime Bank, OPUS Technology sign deal on payroll banking

Prime Bank recently signed an agreement on payroll banking with OPUS Technology.
8 June 2024, 15:12 PM

Forex reserves decline by $51 million in a week

The reserves hit $18.67 billion on June 5, down from $18.72 billion on May 29
7 June 2024, 14:03 PM

Journalists boycott BB governor at finance ministry's post-budget event

They made the call as a protest to journalists' entry restriction to BB office
7 June 2024, 13:39 PM

Default loans hit historic high of Tk 1,82,295 crore

Bad loans rose by Tk 36,367 crore in just three months
6 June 2024, 10:51 AM

Prime Bank signs deal with De Tempete

Prime Bank recently signed a partnership agreement with De Tempete, a finance and accounting outsourcing service provider.
5 June 2024, 14:38 PM

Low gas pressure cuts textile production by 65%

Factories in industrial belts need 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) of gas pressure, but are getting a maximum of 3 PSI
5 June 2024, 12:29 PM

Exports fall 16% in May

Shipments hit $4.07 billion in May, 23.75% lower than the monthly target of $5.33 billion
5 June 2024, 06:17 AM

No end in sight: low-income families reel from stubborn inflation

The higher inflation for one of the longest spells in recent decades has left many households in the low-middle-income country with little resources since food costs consist of a much higher share in their consumption basket
4 June 2024, 15:44 PM

Tanjil re-elected as chairman of Prime Bank

Tanjil Chowdhury has been re-elected as chairman of Prime Bank for another two-year term from 2024-26.
4 June 2024, 15:30 PM

Habib becomes StanChart's head of wealth, retail banking

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Lutful Habib as managing director and head of wealth and retail banking, effective from June 1.
4 June 2024, 15:23 PM

Pubali Bank, UCB Fintech Company strike deal on fund transfer facilities

Pubali Bank recently signed an agreement with UCB Fintech Company for fund transfer facilities between the bank’s mobile banking apps and UCB Fintech’s Upay Wallet.
4 June 2024, 15:17 PM

Berger Paints, Prime Bank sign MoU to enhance customer benefits

Berger Paints Bangladesh recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Prime Bank in a bid to strengthen mutual cooperation and cultivate a beneficial relationship for their customers.
4 June 2024, 15:08 PM

Standard Bank celebrates 25th founding anniversary

Standard Bank stepped into 26 years of operations on Monday after completion of 25 years of a glorious journey in Bangladesh's banking sector.
4 June 2024, 11:30 AM

Prime Bank, Risingtex Fashion sign deal on payroll banking

Prime Bank recently signed a payroll banking agreement with Risingtex Fashion, a garment exporter in Bangladesh.
3 June 2024, 15:40 PM

Mercantile Bank celebrates 25th anniversary

Mercantile Bank celebrated its 25th founding anniversary on Sunday.
3 June 2024, 15:35 PM

Jamuna Bank steps into 24 years of operations

Jamuna Bank stepped into 24 years of operations by celebrating its commitment to modern and innovative banking services, risk-free investments, and economic stability.
3 June 2024, 15:25 PM