BB plans to open local bank branches in Maldives
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is exploring the possibility of opening branches of Bangladeshi banks in the Maldives and introducing alternative currency settlement arrangements to facilitate remittance...
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Govt moves to ease capital repatriation to boost investor confidence
The government has planned to introduce a 30-day deadline for processing applications to repatriate profits from lawful foreign investments, alongside a series of financial reforms...
NRBC Bank reviews agri, CMSME financing
NRBC Bank PLC held a business review meeting in Bogura recently to expand financing for farmers and small entrepreneurs, review the progress of refinancing schemes...
Gold, silver prices drop
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold and silver prices in the domestic market, with the revised rates taking effect at 10am on Thursday...
Prime Bank partners with UCEP Bangladesh
Prime Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UCEP Bangladesh for a one-year corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnership to support vocational education for...
bKash receives two int’l accolades
Mobile financial service bKash has won two international accolades at ‘The Money Awards 2026’, organised by global fintech event and networking platform Money20/20 recently at...
Climbs with Brent above $112 amid Houthi attacks
Brent crude oil prices rose to their highest level since May on Thursday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group carried out more attacks in Saudi Arabia....
Textile, jute industries need practical solutions State Minister
The challenges facing the textile and jute industries must be identified and addressed with practical measures to increase production and create jobs, Md Shariful Alam,...
Uttara Bank holds annual risk management conference
Uttara Bank PLC recently held its annual risk management conference for 2026 at Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa in Cox’s Bazar. Md Abul Hashem,...
Chinese zipper maker begins production at EZ in Mirsarai
Chinese-owned SBS Zipper Bangladesh Co Ltd has started commercial production at the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority’s (Bepza) Economic Zone-01 in Mirsharai, Chattogram, with an...
Confidence Power holds roadshow for proposed Tk400cr IPO
The company presented its business operations, financial performance, proposed use of IPO proceeds, and future expansion plans to eligible investors and other capital market stakeholders....
Modhumoti Bank kicks off cybersecurity awareness month
Modhumoti Bank PLC has held a launching event for the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 at its head office to promote secure digital banking and...