Prime Bank opens ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ programme
Prime Bank PLC has recently inaugurated a month-long (100-hour) specialized training program titled ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ in Sylhet. The program has been launched under the Skills...
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BB eases LC margin for key imports for Ramadan
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all scheduled banks to maintain cash margins at the minimum possible level for opening letters of credit (LCs) to import...
Eastern Bank opens new sub-branches in Cumilla & Rajshahi
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has opened two sub-branches in Baneshwar, Rajshahi, and Companiganj, Cumilla, expanding its presence in both districts. According to the press release,...
Sammilito Islami Bank holds audit committee meeting
The Second meeting of the Audit Committee of state-owned Shariah based Sammilito Islami Bank PLC held on recently, at the Bank’s Head Office. Asma Akhter,...
Eastland Insurance celebrates 40th anniv
Eastland Insurance PLC., a leading first-generation non-life insurance company of the sector, celebrated its historic 40th anniversary with a grand gala evening at a city...
5,972 policyholders’ claims to be solved today: IDRA
As part of ongoing efforts to restore public trust and settle long-pending valid insurance claims, the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) is set to...
Bangladesh showcases fisheries, investment potential
Bangladesh showcased its growing fisheries sector and investment potential at the 24th Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo (BISFE 2026), held in Busan, South Korea,...
PBIL deals with IUB to promote financial exposure
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration, promote financial literacy and...
Tk 60,000cr to support genuine entrepreneurs: BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Mostaqur Rahman FCMA has directed commercial banks to ensure that genuine entrepreneurs receive the benefits of the Tk 60,000 crore special...
Garment sector unrest will not affect long-term investment Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday said, a few days of instability in the garment sector will not affect long-term investment in Bangladesh, while stressing...
Early winter veggies bring price relief
An influx of early-season winter vegetables has begun to lower prices in Dhaka’s retail markets, offering some respite to consumers facing persistent inflation. The arrival...