Business & Economy
AIBL opens 223rd branch
Business Report : Al-Arafah Islami Bank (AIB) PLC has opened its 223rd branch at Shibu Market in Narayanganj, says a media release.Director of the Bank...
BGIC’s 39th AGM held
Business Report ঃ The 39th Annual General Meeting of Bangladesh General Insurance Co. PLC. (BGIC) virtually held on Wednesday. Chairman of the company Towhid Samd...
BB raises FY25 agri loan disbursement target by 9pc
Business Report : The Bangladesh Bank has decided to extend its agricultural loan disbursement through commercial banks for the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) by...
JCIAD, Japanese Assoc contribute to flood victims
Business Report : The Japanese Commerce & Industry Association in Dhaka (JCIAD, Shoo-Koo-Kai in Japanese) and the Japanese Association in Dhaka donated of Tk2 lakh...
SC Saadiq BD ‘best Islamic bank’ at Asset Triple A Islamic Finance Awards
Business Report : Standard Chartered Saadiq Bangladesh has been recognized as the nation’s “Islamic Bank of the Year”, along with “Best Islamic SME Bank” and...
Unemployment rises 5.6pc in Q2 of 2024
Business Report: Unemployment in Bangladesh rose 5.6 per cent year-on-year to 2.64 million in the second (April-June) quarter of this year.The Quarterly Labour Force Survey...
BB profit jumps to Tk 15,100c amid higher lending
Business Report : The Bangladesh Bank’s net profit for FY24 financial year rose to Tk15,100 crore after operational expenses from higher gains in lending and...
Stocks close higher as investor confidence rebounds
Business Report : Stocks closed higher on Thursday, driven by buoyant investor sentiment and renewed interest in promising shares following the removal of the lower...
NBR intensifies crackdown on major tax evaders
Business Desk : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a new initiative targeting major tax dodgers, signaling its resolve to eliminate tax evasion...
UAE eager to enhance collab with Bangladesh
Business Report : President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with Chief Adviser...
Volatile stock market pulls Sonali Paper to loss
Business Report : Sonali Paper and Board Mills Ltd, a publicly listed concern of the Younus Group, reported a significant loss in the third quarter...