January 10, 2026

Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of Mercantile Bank PLC, attends as a chief guest of a comprehensive training programme on the prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) organized by Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) last week.

Business & Economy

January 10, 2026

Husne Ara Shikha, executive director of Bangladesh Bank poses for group photographs with participants of the “Entrepreneur Development Training” programme, organised by Eastern Bank PLC at its head office in the city recently. Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director of Eastern Bank, presided over the event.

Business & Economy

January 10, 2026

Uruguay could be a gateway for RMG exports to Mercosur BGMEA

Business Desk : The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has identified Uruguay as a potential “gateway” for expanding Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

Bangladesh made notable progress in digital payments amid constraints: PRI

Business Report : The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI) on Thursday said that although Bangladesh made notable progress in digital payments, led by mobile...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

NRBC Bank chairman wins excellence award

Business Desk : Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NRBC Bank PLC, has been honoured with the “Excellence in Corporate...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

Meghna Bank PLC signs a participating agreement with Bangladesh Bank for expanding financing in the start-up sector held at the head office of Bangladesh Bank recently. The agreement was signed and exchanged in the presence of Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar. Momtazul Karim N Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director of Meghna Bank PLC, led the bank’s delegation at the program.

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

BB, Meghna Bank sign deal for start-up refinance fund

Business Desk : Recently, with a view to fostering an innovation-led entrepreneurial ecosystem, Meghna Bank PLC has signed a Participation Agreement with Bangladesh Bank under...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

80pc of shipments booked digitally in 2025

Business Desk : Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates, closed 2025 with strong momentum, driven by rapid digital adoption, fleet expansion and continued investment...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

Stocks edge higher amid moderate trading

Business Desk : Stocks on Thursday closed on a positive note with key indices showing slight gains despite a higher number of declining stocks. The...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

Prime Bank makes home loan transfers easy

Business Desk : Prime Bank PLC has launched a special Home Loan & Investment Transfer Campaign under its Hasanah Islami Banking, allowing customers to transfer...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

Export incentive rates to remain unchanged in H2 FY26

Business Desk : The government has extended export cash incentive facilities until June 30, 2026, continuing a long-standing policy measure to support exporters amid ongoing...

Business & Economy

January 9, 2026

Banks asked to settle inward remittances in a day

Business Report : Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks to ensure same-day or next-day credit of inward remittances to customer accounts, aiming to reduce delays and...