Tk 36,706 crore allocated for bank rescue fund in upcoming budget
The government has earmarked Tk 36,706cr in the proposed national budget for FY 2026-27 to bail out and stabilize country’s struggling banking sector. The allocation...
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Govt to continue 2.5pc cash incentive on remittances
The government will continue the existing 2.5 percent cash incentive on remittances sent through legal channels to sustain the growth of inward remittance and encourage...
Four airports to be dev as int’l gateways
Bangladesh plans to develop Cox’s Bazar, Jessore, Rajshahi and Saidpur as international gateways to expand global connectivity and trade, Finance Minister Amir KhasruMahmud Chowdhury said...
Shopping malls, markets to stay open until 9pm
The government has decided to allow shopping malls, markets and retail shops across the country to remain open until 9pm from on Friday , easing...
Excise duty exemption threshold on bank deposits rises to Tk 4 lakh
The government has proposed increasing the excise duty exemption threshold on bank deposits to Tk 4 lakh from the existing Tk 3 lakh in a...
EBL approves 28pc dividend at 34th AGM
Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has approved a 28 per cent dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, at its 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM)...
Sonali Bank opens a sub-branch at Metrorail Bhaban
Sonali Bank PLC started a new Sub-branch named ‘Metrorail Bhaban Sub-branch, Uttara, Dhaka’ under the supervision of UttraJanapath Branch in capital on Thursday. Bank’s MD...
Pubali Bank PLC holds 2nd Business Conference-2026
Pubali Bank PLC’s 2nd Business Conference-2026 of Regional and Corporate Branch Managers held at Bank’s Head Office Auditorium on Thursday. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director and...
Finance Minister starts placing Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget in JS for FY27
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury started placing a Tk 9.38 lakh crore national budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 in the Jatiya Sangsad...
Cabinet approves proposed national budget for FY27
The Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 at a special meeting held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The...
Alibaba.com appoints Springfield Corporation as authorised channel partner
Alibaba.com, one of the world’s leading B2B e-commerce platforms under Alibaba International, has officially appointed Springfield Corporation as its Authorized Channel Partner in Bangladesh. Through...
Mastercard appoints Zakia Sultana to lead Bangladesh operations
Mastercard has announced the appointment of Zakia Sultana as Country Manager for Bangladesh, effective immediately. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Bangladesh’s payments...