Robi’s Q1 profit jumps 85pc on AI-driven offers
Robi Axiata posted a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2026, as AI-driven personalised offers and disciplined cost management cushioned the impact...
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BTMA, CottonConnect sign MoU to promote domestic cotton production
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association and CottonConnect Limited (CCUK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last week, at the BTMA office in Dhaka’s Gulshan to...
BB extends deadline for policy support applications to June 30
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for submitting applications for policy support until June 30, 2026, allowing distressed borrowers more time to seek restructuring...
CEMS-Global int’l expos begin at ICCB
A series of international exhibitions on food, agriculture, poultry, livestock, medical technology and health tourism began on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara in...
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1tn
The market value of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics smashed past $1 trillion for the first time Wednesday as the firm rides an AI chip boom...
Taxpayers to see how their money is spent from upcoming budget: Titumir
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Thursday said taxpayers will be able to see how their money is being...
Govt to streamline business registration, modernize state-owned industries
Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday said the government is working to simplify business procedures and modernize state-owned industrial units...
Bengal Commercial Bank opens its 34th branch in Sylhet
Bengal Commercial Bank has formally inaugurated its 34th branch at “Manru Shopping City” in Chouhatta, Sylhet, continuing its commitment to delivering reliable and modern banking...
BERC cuts jet fuel rates for domestic, international flights
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a significant reduction in jet fuel prices for both domestic and international airlines, effective from midnight on...
Shops, malls to remain open till 10pm from May 12
Shops and shopping malls will remain open until 10:00 pm instead of 7:00 pm ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The decision will take effect from...
Postal ins premiums now be paid thru Nagad
Policyholders of Postal Life Insurance can now pay their premiums from home via the mobile financial service Nagad, eliminating the need to visit post offices...
Sonali Life holds professional training Prog
Sonali Life Insurance PLC, one of the leading insurers in the country, holds a ‘Professional Development Training Programme’ in Feni on Thursday. The Programme was...