‘Bangladesh hardly utilising Asian regional trade potential’

Finds a study conducted by former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman
26 May 2024, 13:23 PM

Jamuna Bank awarded at 24th National Renewables Energy Conference

Jamuna Bank has been recognised as one of the best climate-focused banks in Bangladesh at the 24th National Renewables Energy Conference and Green Expo in recognition of the bank’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible banking practices.
25 May 2024, 16:00 PM

Tk 13 crore goods sold at SME fair

Entrepreneurs bagged orders worth Tk 20 crore
25 May 2024, 14:35 PM

Feni has potential to be an industrial hub: analysts

The ERD, Feni administration organised a workshop on sustainable LDC graduation
25 May 2024, 14:02 PM

Cut spending to save money: Wahiduddin Mahmud

Implementing development project with borrowed money not a good idea, he said at a debate contest of the Debate for Democracy
25 May 2024, 12:22 PM

Google to invest $350 million in India's Flipkart

The tech giant will join in as an investor in the latest funding round for the Bengaluru-based company
25 May 2024, 11:42 AM

Bangladesh Krishi Bank holds review meeting

Bangladesh Krishi Bank has organised a special review meeting for the general managers of all divisions of the bank at its head office in Dhaka today.
23 May 2024, 15:30 PM

Mutual Trust Bank, IPDC Finance sign deal on cash management services

Mutual Trust Bank has recently signed an agreement on Cash Management Services with IPDC Finance Limited.
23 May 2024, 15:12 PM

Forex reserves rise by $180 million in a week

Reserves hit $18.61 billion on May 21, up from $18.43 billion on May 15
23 May 2024, 12:24 PM

Banks are vehicles for financial oligarchy: CPD

The financial oligarchy under crony capitalism in the country is using banks as vehicles to fulfil their goals, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
23 May 2024, 06:22 AM

Sonali Bank’s e-Wallet recognised as best innovation

Sonali e-Wallet, the mobile app of Sonali Bank, has been recognised as the best innovation by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance for implementing e-governance and innovation plans for FY24.
22 May 2024, 16:05 PM

Midland Bank strikes deal to sell Zenith’s insurance products

Midland Bank recently signed a bancassurance agreement with Zenith Islami Life Insurance Limited.
22 May 2024, 15:40 PM

Visa's digital payments rise 25% during Ramadan 2024

70% of the digital payments came through ecommerce
22 May 2024, 11:57 AM

BB asks banks, NBFIs to inform of wilful defaulters

Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to inform Credit Information Bureau (CIB) of wilful defaulters the moment they are identified.
21 May 2024, 18:00 PM

EBL partners with CIIC Service to process Chinese visa

Eastern Bank signed a partnership agreement with CIIC Service BD Company Ltd, enabling the bank to collect Chinese visa fees in Bangladesh.
21 May 2024, 15:45 PM

BB, Bank Asia organise Customer Awareness Week-2024 in Rangpur

Bangladesh Bank, in association with Bank Asia PLC, organised its “Customer Awareness Week-2024” in Rangpur division aiming to enhance banking awareness among customers.
21 May 2024, 15:38 PM

Tk 258 crore street lighting project okayed

Ecnec approved the project titled “Modernisation of City Street Light System under Chattogram City Corporation”
21 May 2024, 14:38 PM

Administrator appointed for Swadesh Islami Life Insurance

Sk Md Rezaul Islam, former additional secretary, will be the new administrator with immediate effect
21 May 2024, 11:47 AM

Midland Bank’s profit falls 58% in January-March

Midland Bank recorded a profit of Tk 7.4 crore in the January-March quarter of 2024, a decline of 58 percent year-on-year.
21 May 2024, 09:10 AM

Lending through agent banking rises 41%

Agents disbursed Tk 16,482.5 crore loans as of March this year, up from Tk 11,667 crore in March last year
20 May 2024, 18:05 PM