Australian PM urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade halt
AP : Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged China to allow the import of Australian iron ore without barriers following reports that a state-run Chinese...
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Islamic bank deposits keep rising, stood at Tk 4.57 lakh crore till June
Business Report : Deposits flowing to Islamic banks rose in the April-June quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sharp increase in the number of customers...
Bangladesh mobile payments surge, but active use lags behind neighbours
Business Report : Mobile financial services in Bangladesh have seen a rapid surge in registered accounts and transaction volumes, reshaping how millions handle money, but...
Independence of the central bank is imperative: PRI
Business Desk : An independent central bank is important to enforce strict governance standards to ensure low levels of non-performing loans (NPL) and bring about...
BRAC Bank secures approval for BD’s first social bond
Business Desk : BRAC Bank has secured approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and Bangladesh Bank to issue the country’s first-ever Social Subordinated...
City Bank to launch subsidiary City Credit Bureau
Business Report : Following the Bangladesh Bank’s recent approval of private-sector credit bureaus, City Bank has announced plans to establish a new subsidiary named City...
AB Bank concludes ‘Banking Foundation Course’
Business Desk : AB Bank has recently organized a training program on ‘Bankers Foundation Course’ to enhance the professional skills of the bankers. The five-day...
Race for rare minerals brings boom to Tajikistan’s mines
NN ONLINE: In a labyrinth of tunnels running beneath 4,000-metre peaks, Tajik miners are scrabbling to secure antimony, one of the metals at the...
Strong branding, compliance key to CMSME export growth: DCCI
Business Report : Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed said that effective branding, strong marketing strategies, and regulatory compliance are crucial...
Sri Lanka records highest inflation in 14 months
AFP : Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to its highest level in 14 months in September due to higher costs for food, health and education, the...