Complex rules erode competitiveness, Muktadir says
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Borrowers can apply for policy support till June 30
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65% of healthcare needs unmet as out-of-pocket costs soar: BIDS
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Cabinet clears import of 3 LNG cargoes
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Economy grew faster in April: PMI
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Weak financial governance drives bad loan surge
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The price of saying no
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Sasso expands in Bangladesh with Kazi Farms
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Social Islami Bank opens Khilkhet Namapara sub-branch

Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) opened a Khilkhet Namapara sub-branch with modern banking facilities in Dhaka yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

EXIM Bank opens relocated Islampur branch

Exim Bank PLC recently opened a relocated Islampur branch at Shuvoraj Tower on Wiseghat Road in the Islampur area of Dhaka, aiming to provide better services to customers.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Niranjan Chandra Debnath becomes MD of ICB

Niranjan Chandra Debnath has recently been appointed as the managing director (MD) of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB).
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Adnan Masud made AMD of UCB

Adnan Masud has recently been appointed as the additional managing director (AMD) of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB).
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

ICCB organises workshop on global banking commission outlook

The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) recently organised a daylong workshop on “Global Banking Commission Outlook, DSI, Compliance and Trade Finance Risk Management for the Bankers of Bangladesh,” jointly with ICC HQs Paris in Dhaka.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold eases from record high

Gold prices eased on Friday as investors booked profits from the previous session’s record high, but were set for an eighth straight weekly gain, driven by strong safe-haven demand amid concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

NRBC Bank opens Banaripara, Dowarabazar-Banglabazar sub-branches

NRBC Bank PLC yesterday opened two sub-branches in two different districts of the country: a Banaripara sub-branch in Barishal and  a Dowarabazar-Banglabazar sub-branch in Sunamganj.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Combating financial scams in banking system

Remarkably, the pandemic has acted as a blessing for digital services and dramatically transformed our financial setting, steering it in a nature where digital banking has renewed as an easy solution in our everyday lives.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Deferring LDC graduation not an option

Deferment of Bangladesh’s country status graduation should not be even up for discussion as inclusion in the least developed country category is voluntary while upgrading to the developing country grouping is mandatory, said a noted economist yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt moves to prevent unusual airfare hike

The civil aviation and tourism ministry has issued 10 directives aimed at protecting passengers’ interests by preventing an unusual increase in air ticket prices.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gas price hike to cripple local industry, businesses warn

The hike in gas prices proposed by distributing companies could severely impact the production of local industries and increase import dependence, businesses cautioned yesterday.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt moves to prevent unusual hike in air ticket prices

The ministry also requires airlines to report the actual sale price of group-booked tickets, which will then be published on the civil aviation ministry’s website for public access.
23 February 2025, 15:20 PM

Gold prices drop slightly after reaching historic high

The price of gold decreased by Tk 1,154 per bhori, bringing it down to Tk 153,369,
23 February 2025, 15:15 PM

Sayeed Ahmed, new president of Bangladesh Insurance Association

Adeeba Rahman and Quazi Sakhawat Hossain elected BIA vice presidents
23 February 2025, 14:53 PM

Addressing women's labour market barriers key to Bangladesh’s growth

ILO country director says at the SANEM Annual Economists' Conference
23 February 2025, 14:46 PM

Beza developing 3-phase plan to establish economic zones

According to the master plan, which is currently being formulated through financing from World Bank, the phased approach helps mitigate challenges related to land acquisition, infrastructure readiness, and investor confidence.
23 February 2025, 13:02 PM

Stocks start week with gains

DSEX rose 23.99 points at the end of day
23 February 2025, 09:58 AM

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation to buy South Korean container vessels for $330.3 million 

A concept paper has been signed with Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), which is currently conducting a feasibility study.  
23 February 2025, 05:53 AM

Dhaka stocks rise in early trade

DSEX gained 14.06 points as of 11:06 am  
23 February 2025, 05:24 AM

Revised budget for FY25: Government going for generous ADP

In a first, the ministries and divisions would be allocated more funds than they are seeking in the revised development budget for this fiscal year as the government attempts to rev up a slowing economy.
22 February 2025, 18:00 PM