Focus will on ‘welfare of all citizens’: Khosru
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27) will be placed in the Jatiya...
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Govt pushes inclusion of bank employees in UPS ‘Progoti Scheme’
The government has directed efforts to be intensified to bring officials and employees of scheduled banks under the “Progoti Scheme” of the Universal Pension Scheme...
Premier Bank achieves Tk 1,678 cr deposits in 38 working days
Premier Bank PLC, as part of its ‘Deposit and Recovery Campaign 2026,’ achieved Tk 1,678.48 crore in new deposits within just 38 working days, from...
BGMEA hails Foreign Minister on election as President of 81st UNGA session
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the...
Grameenphone appoints Andreas Høgberg as CSTO
Andreas Høgberg has been appointed as the chief strategy and transformation officer (CSTO) of Grameenphone, effective June 1 this year. In this role, Høgberg will...
NCC Bank, BB sign agreements to finance CMSMEs
NCC Bank recently signed two participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank to strengthen financing support for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) across the country....
BERC raises retail power tariff by Tk 1.52 per unit
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Wednesday increased the retail power tariff by Tk 1.52 per kilowatt hour. The new retail electricity price, effective...
Bangladesh gets 3-year extension till 2029
The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has expressed a positive position regarding Bangladesh’s request to extend its preparatory period for graduation from the...
Auditor flags UCB’s Tk 5,595cr provision shortfall
The external auditor of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has raised serious concerns over the bank’s financial health, highlighting a provision shortfall of nearly Tk...
Dhaka Bank signs deals with BB for refinance schemes
Dhaka Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank for refinance scheme under the 3,000 crore “Cluster Financing Scheme” and 1,500 crore “Financial Sector...
Ctg Port’s NCT hits all-time monthly container handling record in May
The New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) at Chittagong Port has recorded its highest-ever monthly container handling volume in May, setting a significant benchmark in the...
Mercantile Bank celebrates 27th founding anniversary
Mercantile Bank PLC celebrated its 27th anniversary at its Head Office on Tuesday with the bank highlighting its commitment to customer-friendly, technology-based and inclusive banking...