Business & Economy
MOMODa FOUNDATION, IDE hold joint research findings
Business Desk : The critical importance of applied reproductive health literacy and family planning services in deferring adolescent pregnancy has been underscored by a study conducted in the Gaibandha district. In collaboration with the...
Hop Lun rolls out ‘Foundation to Future’ education initiative
Business Desk : Leading global apparel manufacturer Hop Lun has officially launched ‘Foundation to Future (F2F)’, an education sponsorship program aimed at helping workers resume their learning journey and build skills beyond the workplace....
Japan’s Toyota to import US-made cars after Trump gripe
AFP, Tokyo : Japanese car giant Toyota said Friday it will begin importing three of its US-manufactured models into its home market next year, in an apparent move to placate Donald Trump. The US...
Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan new MD of Al-Arafah Islami Bank
Business Desk : Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) PLC has appointed Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan as its managing director (MD).He was appointed to this position for a period of 3 years from December 18, 2025.Before...
Islami Bank holds board meeting
Business Desk : A meeting of the board of directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on Thursday at the Islami Bank Tower. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, chairman of the bank, presided...
Modhumoti Bank holds 50th meeting of Audit Committee
Business Desk : The 50th Meeting of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC. was held on Wednesday. Among the members of the Board’s Audit Committee, Mr. A. Mannan...
Microcredit Bank Ordinance 2025: Draft ordinance mandates borrowers own 60pc of shares
Business Report : The interim government has taken an initiative to establish a “microcredit bank” in the country to institutionalise the “social business” model championed by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The bank will...
Italy-based Bangladeshis send over $1.3b remittances yearly
Business Desk : Bangladesh Ambassador to Italy Rakibul Haque on Friday said more than 200,000 Bangladeshi expatriates living in Italy send over USD 1.3 billion in remittances annually, making a significant contribution to Bangladesh’s...
IBFB seeks extension of loan rescheduling deadline
Business Desk : The International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) has requested Bangladesh Bank to extend the deadline for loan rescheduling applications for distressed businesses. In a letter sent to the governor of Bangladesh...
Novo Nordisk & Arogga sign MoU
Business Desk : Novo Nordisk Pharma Pvt. Limited and Arogga Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance patient access to diabetes care and authentic Novo Nordisk products through digital channels in...
BDCOM Online declares 5pc cash & 5pc stock dividend
Business Desk : BDCOM Online Ltd, one of the leading ICT solutions providers in Dhaka, has declared a 10 percent dividend, including a 5 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on June...