Prime Bank promotes Nazeem A Choudhury to AMD post
M. Nazeem A. Choudhury has recently been promoted to Additional Managing Director (AMD) of Prime Bank PLC. Choudhury has more than 25 years of diversified...
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Bida outlines 180-day action plan for better investment climate
The executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), Ashik Chowdhury, has outlined a 180-day action plan aimed at strengthening the country’s investment climate...
French envoy urges Dhaka to take Airbus proposal ‘seriously’
French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet has expressed hope that the newly elected BNP government will “seriously consider” purchasing Airbus aircraft, despite recent leanings towards American rival...
Attacks on UAE’s Fujairah port, Shah gas field add to energy disruption
Oil loading at the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah was at least partly halted on Tuesday after a third attack in four days caused...
WB VP’s 3-day Bangladesh visit concludes
The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded a 3-day visit to Bangladesh on Tuesday, during which he met with senior leadership...
Supply strong but prices higher
Despite a decline in international prices, edible oil costs in Bangladesh continue to rise, intensifying consumer hardship ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Traders in Chattogram’sKhatunganj wholesale hub...
Abdul Hamid becomes new Islami Bank director, replacing Abdul Jalil
Professional chartered accountant and banker SM Abdul Hamid has been appointed as an independent director at Islami Bank. He replaces Independent Director Md Abdul Jalil,...
Housing sector faces setback Notundhara MD
The country’s housing sector is facing passing through continuous catastrophes. This sector, which is one of the basic needs of the people, is now at...
Kayesh Chowdhury joins Bank Asia as DMD
Kayesh Chowdhury has joined Bank Asia PLC as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Zonal Head – Chattogram, effective from on Wednesday. Prior to joining Bank...
City Bank commits to Swift framework
City Bank PLC has committed to adopting a new Swift framework aimed at improving the cross-border payments experience for individuals and small businesses. Through the...
Prime Bank, Daily Star to award high achievers of O, A Levels
Prime Bank PLC has recently joined hands with The Daily Star as title sponsor of O and A Levels Awards. The upcoming edition will mark...
Stocks resume recovery momentum
Stocks on Monday resumed recovery momentum following the previous session’s correction, as investors perceived attractive entry points and accumulated beaten-down stocks in anticipation of favorable...