Govt net borrowing from banks turn negative in Q1FY26
Business Report : Government borrowing from banks significantly declined in the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year of 2025-26 as its borrowed Tk 4,468...
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Bangladesh needs to continue with key reform areas on fiscal: IMF
Business Desk : Krishna Srinivasan, director of the Asia and Pacific department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has observed that Bangladesh needs to continue with the...
Padma Bank sought Tk 3,500 crore bailout package from BB
Business Desk : The crisis-hit Padma Bank has requested a Tk 3,500 crore bailout package from Bangladesh Bank (BB) to continue its operation however, the...
NBR logs record Tk90,825cr revenue in First Quarter of FY2025–26
Business Desk : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has achieved its highest-ever first-quarter revenue collection, raking in Tk90,825 crore during July–September of the 2025–26...
Emirates launches premium economy cabin on Dubai–Bangkok route
Business Desk : Emirates has unveiled its highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin on flights EK376/377 between Dubai and Bangkok, operated by its newly retrofitted A380...
Janata Bank PLC advances RBS implementation
Business Desk : Janata Bank PLC convened a strategic meeting at its head office on recently to enhance preparation, awareness, and capacity building for the...
EBL cardholders to enjoy travel benefits with Drukair Holidays
Business Desk : Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with Drukair Holidays, the holiday management wing of Bhutan’s national airline, to offer exclusive privileges for...
Sonali Bank holds workshop on smart case management
Business Desk : Sonali Bank PLC organised a daylong training workshop on the newly added modules of its Smart Case Management System at the bank’s...
HBO Max begins streaming in Bangladesh and across Asia-Pacific from October 15
Business Desk : HBO Max, the premier streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery, has officially launched in Bangladesh, marking another milestone in its global expansion...
Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs as new boss pushes to cut costs
BBC : Food and beverage giant Nestle said it will cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years, as its new CEO Philipp Navratil pushes...