Business & Economy
Dhaka Chamber pushes for quicker trade deals
Bangladesh should fast-track the signing of free trade agreements (FTAs) and preferential trade agreements (PTAs) with key trading partners to preserve its export competitiveness, the...
US to refund over $160b in illegal Trump tariffs
The United States government has so far refunded $81 billion in tariffs this fiscal year after the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump’s...
Bank Asia PLC hands over solar-powered irrigation project
As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), Bank Asia PLC has established another modern two-tier solar-powered irrigation project in Bogra, aimed at supporting marginal...
EBL partners with Aleph to strengthen digital presence
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Aleph Group, the authorized commercial partner of leading global digital platforms, including Google and...
One Bank holds blood donation programme
One Bank organised a voluntary blood donation programme and thalassemia awareness session in Dhaka on Monday to mark its 27th anniversary. The event, held in...
Four more RMG factories earn LEED certification
Four more ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh have achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, further strengthening the country’s global leadership in...
BB eases rules for DPA enterprises in EZs
Bangladesh Bank has relaxed its foreign exchange policy for industrial enterprises operating in the Domestic Processing Areas (DPAs) of economic zones, allowing authorised dealer banks...
Pubali Bank mourns death of former chairman
Former Chairman and former Director of Pubali Bank PLC, eminent educationist and renowned social philanthropist Moniruddin Ahmed passed away on Sunday at 2:00 PM while...
Stocks extend rally for 3rd straight session
Stocks on Monday extended gaining streak for the third consecutive trading session on Monday as investors maintained a positive outlook on the capital market, backed...
City Bank-bKash nano loan disbursements cross Tk10,000cr
The City Bank-bKash Digital Nano Loan service has surpassed Tk10,000 crore in total disbursements since its commercial launch in December 2021, City Bank announced in...
Matarbari deep seaport to begin operations in 2029 Shipping Minister
Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Monday said the under-construction Matarbari Deep Seaport in Cox’s Bazar is expected to transform the country’s maritime trade by...