China economy still facing ‘very severe, complex situation’
AFP, Beijing : China’s economy is still facing a “very severe and complex situation”, its minister of commerce said Friday, suggesting the government would take...
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Visa to empower MSME growth in BD
Business Report : Visa, the global leader in digital payments, hosted an exclusive event at the Sheraton Dhaka, focused on empowering micro, small, and medium...
World shares gain after Wall Street cruises to more records
AP : World shares were mostly higher on Friday after Wall Street rose to records following better-than-expected updates on the economy and a mixed set...
Bank deposit growth slows to 7.7pc in May
Business Report : Deposit growth in Bangladesh’s banking sector fell to its lowest level in May, despite banks offering attractive interest rates and a recent...
New US tariff put footwear exports at risk
Business Report : Bangladesh’s fast-growing non-leather footwear sector is facing a serious setback as new tariffs imposed by the United States threaten to derail its...
ADB unveils model to fast-track change
Business Desk : Ambitious reforms introduced through the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) New Operating Model (NOM) show promise in enhancing cross-regional collaboration and country-focused operations....
Prices of chicken, onions see a rise
Business Report : The prices of onions and broiler chickens have gone up in Dhaka’s kitchen markets, despite having remained stable for a long period....
Prime Bank earns BB’s sustainability rating
Business Desk : Prime Bank PLC has once again been recognised by Bangladesh Bank in the prestigious Sustainability Rating 2024, marking the third consecutive year...
Janata Bank launches remittance service month
Business Desk : To commemorate the role of expatriates in the July 2021 mass uprising, Janata Bank PLC has inaugurated a month-long foreign remittance service....
GLIL observes annual sales confce
Business Desk : Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) hosted its Annual Sales Conference 2025 on Thursday at Hotel Sea Palace, Cox’s Bazar, under the spirited...
bKash rewards 22 with Hisense appliances for top remittance
Business Report : By receiving highest remittance through bKash before Eid, 22 individuals have won Hisense Deep Freezers and 43-inch Hisense Smart TVs. Alongside, during...
BB recognises 10 institutions as leaders in sustainable finance
Business Report: Ten private commercial banks and two financial institutions have been recognized as sustainable financial institutions in the Bangladesh Bank’s Sustainability Finance Report 2024....