BB buys $389.5m in first week of Feb
Business Report : The Bangladesh Bank has purchased another $171 million from commercial banks, taking its total dollar purchases in the first week of February...
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National Logistics Policy: Urgent implementation needed to face coming challenges
Business Report : The urgent ratification and implementation of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2025 is necessary enhancing trade competitiveness and support Bangladesh’s goal of...
Private credit growth dips below 7pc for 7 months straight
Business Report : Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh remains below 7 percent for the seven consecutive months starting from June last year reflected a...
BGMEA seeks urgent policy, financial support to overcome RMG industry crisis
Business Desk : The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought urgent financial assistance along with policy support, citing that the country’s readymade...
Private EPZs now under BEZA
BSS : The interim government has issued a new ordinance repealing the ‘Bangladesh Private Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Act, 1996,’ effectively bringing all private EPZs...
Japan’s JERA signs major 27-year gas deal with Qatar
AFP : Japanese energy firm JERA said Tuesday it had agreed a 27-year deal to buy gas from Qatar, as Tokyo comes under pressure to...
Nurul Azim joins Shimanto Bank as MD & CEO
Business Desk : Experienced banker Md. Nurul Azim has officially assumed office on Tuesday as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)...
NRBC Bank contributes to Bangladesh Bank’s startup initiative
Business Desk : NRBC Bank PLC has handed over a cheque for Tk7.06 crore to Bangladesh Bank, in accordance with the central bank’s directives on...
Investing for tomorrow: A new era for Singer Bangladesh
Business Desk : Singer Bangladesh Limited, a subsidiary of Beko, the flagship of Türkiye’s Koç Holding, embarked on a series of transformations in the...
Interim Govt Tries Best: Economic challenges lie ahead for next govt: Finance Adviser
Business Report : Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has cautioned that major economic challenges lie ahead for the next elected government, noting that while the interim...
WB to provide $150.75m for RAISE Project
Business Desk : An additional financing agreement and a grant agreement were signed on Sunday between the government of Bangladesh and the International Development Association...