Liquidity boost for Islamic banks as BB plans interbank market
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has initiated steps to launch an Islamic Interbank Money Market by June this year, aiming to improve liquidity management for Shariah-based banks....
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Nagad Administrator promoted to Executive Director of BB
Md. MotasemBillah, the serving administrator of Nagad, one of the country’s leading mobile financial service providers, has been promoted to the position of Executive Director...
EBL, Shanta Life launches Bancassurance products and services
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Shanta Life Insurance PLC have jointly launched bancassurance products and services, enabling customers to access life insurance solutions directly through...
Midland Bank organizes leadership dev workshop
Midland Bank organized a special workshop titled “Leadership for Women at Work” with the objective of enhancing the professional skills and leadership capabilities of its...
Bangladesh-India economic cooperation vital: Minister Mintoo
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo on Saturday underlined the importance of strengthening Bangladesh-India economic ties in the post-election period, emphasising that...
Banks, NBFIs to remain open till 5pm from today
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has set new timings for office and transaction hours for all scheduled banks, NBFIs effective from today, to conserve fuel and electricity...
Bangladesh, Japan advance negotiations at fresh high-level talks
Bangladesh and Japan on Friday held a high-level meeting to advance negotiations on the operation and maintenance of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International...
Ad agencies suffer from tax burden, requests NBR
The Advertising Agencies Association of Bangladesh (AAAB) has alleged that the tax burden on the country’s advertising industry has increased abnormally due to recent changes...
Shopkeepers want to operate until 8pm
The government has decided to close all shops and shopping malls in the country at 6 pm in the context of the global energy crisis...
NOVOAIR launches fare discount, Cox’s Bazar package
NOVOAIR has introduced a 15 per cent discount on fares across all routes and unveiled exclusive holiday packages to Cox’s Bazar. Travelers can avail the...
World food prices extend rise in March: FAO
World food prices climbed in March, due largely to higher energy costs linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the United Nations Food...
BB to scrutinise corporate credit before approving large loans
Bangladesh Bank governor Mostakur Rahman has announced a plan to scrutinize corporate loans before approving them. Officials concerned said that this initiative may be taken...