Prime Bank customers to get offers from Nirman Builders
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Nirman Builders & Developers Ltd to offer discounts and special benefits to Prime Bank customers. The signing...
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S Korea eyes investment in local electronics sector
South Korea has expressed strong interest in investing in Bangladesh’s electronics manufacturing and technology sectors as the two countries explored ways to deepen economic and...
BB clarifies NPL figures, rejects misleading ‘distressed loan’ calculations
The Bangladesh Bank has rejected recent media reports claiming that distressed loans in the country’s banking sector account for between 45per cent and 60per cent...
Digital transactions up 13pc in volume, value in 2025
Bangladesh’s digital transactions grew 13 percent year-on-year in both volume and value in 2025, with the identical growth rate across both metrics pointing to a...
EBL retains AAA credit rating for 4th straight year
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has retained the highest long-term credit rating of AAA from Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) for the fourth consecutive...
Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds 460th board meeting
The 460th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Wednesday, at the bank’s head office.Chairman of the board of directors Khwaja Shahriar...
City Bank arranges Tk234cr syndicated financing for Far East Spinning
City Bank has successfully closed syndicated term loan arrangement of Tk234 crore for Far East Spinning Industries PLC. The bank served as the mandated arranger,...
Bangladesh showcases RMG products at Sydney expo
Bangladesh has showcased its ready-made garment (RMG) products and export potential at the Global Sourcing Expo 2026 in Sydney, seeking to expand trade opportunities and...
JBCCI calls for reforms and stronger investment climate
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has welcomed Bangladesh’s national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, describing it as a positive step towards...
Remittance inflows see strong with 18.61pc FY growth
Bangladesh continues to witness robust remittance inflows in the current fiscal year, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending over $34.38 billion during the period from July 2025...
Stocks retreat as investors book profits after post-budget rally
Stocks yesterday retreated after three consecutive sessions of gains, as investors opted to book profits in recently rallied stocks, while selective bargain hunting failed to...