Bangladesh rolls out redesigned Tk 5 note
The government is releasing a newly designed Tk 5 currency note under the theme “Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh” on Tuesday. According to a...
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Stocks extend downtrend amid broad-based selling pressure
Stocks on Tuesday continued its downward trajectory as persistent selling pressure and post-record date adjustments in select banking stocks weighed on overall investor sentiment. DSEX,...
Steel makers urge not to raise electricity prices
Steel manufacturers yesterday urged the government to reconsider a proposed electricity tariff increase, after claiming that the Bangladesh’s steel sector is now in the intensive...
Haier BD showcases advanced HVAC solutions at HVAC-R & Cold chain exhibition 2026
Haier Bangladesh is participating in the 11th HVAC-R & Cold Chain Exhibition 2026, one of the country’s leading international exhibitions for the air conditioning, refrigeration,...
WB approves $350m addl financing supporting LNG imports in BD
The World Bank has approved $350 million in financing to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security by supporting cost-effective mechanisms for importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), as...
Govt to cut bank borrowing in FY27 to spur private credit, curb inflation
The government is set to implement a strategic shift in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 by significantly reducing its reliance on internal debt,...
Bangladesh launches 1st ‘orange bond’ through DSE electronic platform
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) PLC and BRAC EPL Investments Limited today signed a landmark agreement to facilitate electronic subscription of the country’s first ‘Orange Bond’...
Bank Asia trains agents on remittance protection
Bank Asia Agent Banking organized a capacity building training on “Remittance Surokkha” alongside the “Agent Banking Business Conference-2026” at the BRAC Learning Center in Cumilla...
Remittance inflow surges 35.2pc in 17 days of May
Bangladesh witnessed a strong growth in inward remittance during the first 17 days of May as expatriate Bangladeshis continued to send higher amounts of money...
IFIC Bank signs agreement with US-Bangla Airlines
IFIC Bank PLC and US-Bangla Airlines have signed an agreement. The agreement was signed Monday at a ceremony held at IFIC Tower in Dhaka in...
NCC Bank marks 33rd anniv focusing sustainable growth, Shariah-based banking
NCC Bank has celebrated its 33rd founding anniversary with a commitment to sustainable growth, customer trust, innovation, and the transition to Shariah-based banking. On Sunday,...
Meghna Bank joins BB CMSME refinance scheme
Meghna Bank PLC. signed Participation Agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the Cluster Financing Scheme and the FSFDCMSME Refinancing Scheme through the SME & Special Programs...