Premier Bank drives for deposit growth, customer confidence
The Premier Bank PLC has attracted Tk1,678.48 crore in new deposits in just 38 working days under its ‘Deposit and Recovery Campaign 2026’, underscoring robust...
Business & Economy
BB chief promotes Bangla QR at Purbachal
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Saturday visited Neela Market in Purbachal New Town as part of the central bank’s Bangla QR campaign...
PM marks semiconductor industry as next growth engine after RMG
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declared the semiconductor industry as Bangladesh’s next major economic growth engine after readymade garments, announcing a series of strategic policy...
Janata Bank board discusses classified loan recovery
Janata Bank PLC’s board discussed measures to recover classified default loans and other issues requiring action at its 895th meeting on Thursday. Muhammad Fazlur Rahman,...
EBL, RHD introduce digital toll payments at 14 bridges
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) partnered to introduce digital toll payment facilities at 14 RHD-operated bridges. M Khorshed Anowar,...
Midland Bank, Credence Housing sign home loan agreement
Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Credence Housing Limited to offer home loans on competitive terms to the housing company’s customers....
IPDC Finance, RAY White partner to expand home financing access
IPDC Finance PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with RAY White Ltd to expand access to home financing and offer exclusive benefits to prospective...
Mercantile Bank, PKSF sign deal
Mercantile Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to provide financing to microenterprises under the Credit Enhancement Scheme. Under the agreement,...
BD, IOM launch €1.125m EU-funded S. Asia climate-mobility initiative
The Government of Bangladesh and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a landmark agreement yesterday to implement a €1.125 million European Union-funded project aimed...
Chinese EZ launches on Monday
Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), one of the Bangladesh’s largest foreign investment projects, in Anwara, Chattogram is going to be launched on Monday. Finance...
Dhaka Bank inaugurates collection booth at DSCC Zone-2
Dhaka Bank PLC has inaugurated a new collection booth at the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Zone-2 (Khilgaon) Office to facilitate the collection of Holding...
Productivity, institutional reforms key to creating jobs, competitiveness
Productivity growth, stronger institutions and performance-based policy support are essential for creating sustainable jobs and improving Bangladesh’s global competitiveness, speakers said at a panel discussion...