Dutch-Bangla Bank records 965cr net profit for 2025
Dutch Bangla Bank PLC (DBBL) has posted an improvement in its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank recorded a net...
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Cashless Bangladesh initiative prog in N’ganj
As part of Bangladesh Bank’s “Cashless Bangladesh Initiative” to promote digital payment channels nationwide, a day-long program was held on Monday in Narayanganj. Eastern Bank...
BB plans spl refinance fund to reopen closed factories
Bangladesh Bank is planning to form a special refinance fund to provide low-interest loans for reopening closed industrial units, aiming to boost employment across the...
Tax breaks ‘unlikely’ in upcoming budget, business barriers to be eased Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said the government’s maiden budget will likely fall short of providing the tax breaks demanded by the business community...
Dhaka urged to fast-track EU FTA as investor concerns mount
A European business leader has called for urgent action to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, warning that delays could undermine...
Remittance inflow registered 16.2pc growth till April 28
The country’s remittance inflow registered a 16.2 percent year-on-year growth, reaching US$2.91 billion in the first 28 days of April, according to the latest data...
Gold loses lustre on Middle East war
Gold is seen as a safe haven asset in times of volatility but investment volumes fell in the first quarter, industry data showed Wednesday, as...
1000FiX announced as official LG parts distribution partner in Bangladesh
1000FiX Wednesday officially announced its partnership with LG Electronics as the authorised LG parts distribution partner in Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in the country’s...
Soybean oil price hiked by Tk 4 per litre
The Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday raised the retail price of both bottled and loose soybean oil by Tk 4 per litre, citing mounting pressure...
AmCham calls for stronger Bangladesh-US trade ties
Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the United States (US) has reached a historic high of $11.8 billion, reflecting a new phase of deepening economic cooperation,...
DSEX edges up amid banking-led gains
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday closed marginally higher, supported by renewed investor interest in banking sector stocks amid expectations...
Chinese delegation, BCCCI hold talks to boost textile investment
The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) has called for increased Chinese investment and technology transfer in Bangladesh’s textile sector to enhance the...