Cut for 4th consecutive time
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of Jet A-1 aviation fuel for the fourth consecutive time since May. For July, the...
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Legal framework vital for insurance sector: Swapon
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon yesterday said bringing the insurance sector under a strong and well-defined legal framework is essential to restore public...
MTB signs cash management deal with Jiban Bima
Mutual Trust Bank PLC and Jiban Bima Corporation have signed an agreement on cash management services to facilitate nationwide collection of insurance premiums. The agreement...
Stocks extend rally
Stocks on Monday extended upward trend, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closing above the 5,800-point level for the first time...
Dhaka Bank celebrates 31st anniversary
Dhaka Bank PLC recently celebrated its 31st anniversary through a programme featuring a doa mahfil, speeches and a cake-cutting ceremony at the bank’s Head Office...
Community Bank wins gold at Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2026
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. has been recognized as the Gold Winner in the “Maximizing Customer Engagement” category at the 11th Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2026,...
IBCCI calls for greater investment, trade reforms and regional integration
The India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) has called for stronger investment flows, improved business conditions and deeper regional economic integration to accelerate growth...
Mercantile Bank accelerates cashless drive with Bangla QR rally
Mercantile Bank PLC intensified its ongoing nationwide digital payment campaign by hosting an awareness rally in the capital’s Motijheel commercial area to fast-track the adoption...
No ‘Green Licence’, No Ship Recycling Commerce Minister
In a major push to align the country’s shipbreaking sector with global environmental standards, Commerce and Industry Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced yesterday that no...
BB launches Tk 3,000cr refinancing scheme to boost agro-based economy
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a Taka 3,000 crore refinancing scheme to accelerate agricultural production, agro-processing, preservation infrastructure and export-oriented activities in the Rajshahi and...
First-time tax return filers to pay Tk 1,000 minimum tax
People filing income tax returns for the first time in the current fiscal year will continue to enjoy a reduced minimum tax of Tk 1,000....