Economic Census 2024 shows strong growth, rising role of SMEs
The BNP-led government’s development philosophy is rooted in data-driven planning and a people-centred economic policy, State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki said while...
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Pubali Bank launches co-branded credit card with Square Hospitals
Pubali Bank PLC, in collaboration with Square Hospitals Ltd, inaugurated a co-branded credit card on Tuesday at the auditorium of Square Hospitals Ltd in Dhaka....
Official of Al-Arafah Islami Bank honored
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, one of the country’s leading Shariah-based banks, has honored its officials who have served the institution for more than 25 years...
Iran war drives Philippine inflation above 4 percent
Philippine inflation jumped dramatically in March, government figures showed Tuesday, hitting a nearly two-year high of 4.1 percent on the back of historically high fuel...
Sri Lanka Eyes Bangladeshi Tourists with Dhaka Roadshow
Tourism cooperation between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka gained fresh momentum as the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) hosted a vibrant “B2B Roadshow and Networking...
Container and cargo handling continues to grow at Ctg Port despite challenges
Chattogram Port has shown progress in container and cargo handling over the last three months, despite challenges such as Middle East tensions. Authorities report significant...
‘NASSA Mainland Garments to resume its operations from Wednesday’
NASSA Mainland Garments will resume normal operations from Wednesday, April 8, Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said on Monday. The minister made the...
AIBL Bank holds agent banking meeting in Cox’s Bazar
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, a leading Shariah-based bank, convened an agent banking exchange and courtyard meeting with agents, branch managers, and outlet managers in Cox’s...
Cargo handling in Ctg Port improves in first 9 months of FY26
The Chittagong port has achieved significant growth in each area of cargo handling, container transport and number of ship arrivals in the current fiscal year...
80pc of global hilsa production comes from BD: Minister
Over 80 percent of the world’s total hilsa production comes from the rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of Bangladesh, said Minister of Fisheries, Livestock and...
BB boss assures raising export dev fund to $5b: FBCCI
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Monday assured business leaders that the Export Development Fund (EDF) may be gradually expanded to $5 billion, according...
BD shows interest in Boeing aircraft leasing
The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has expressed interest in leasing aircraft from Boeing to meet the country’s growing aviation demand. The interest was...