Bangladesh eyes 12pc global MMF market share by 2030
Bangladesh has the potential to capture 12 percent of the projected US$375 billion global man-made fibre (MMF) apparel market by 2030 through policy reforms, investment...
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Prime Bank initiates first digital trade transactions under BB
Prime Bank PLC has initiated two digital trade transactions under a Bangladesh Bank pilot programme, describing them as the first electronic letter-of-credit and documentary collection...
Islami Bank holds half-yearly review for Dhaka North, South
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has reviewed the half-yearly performance of its Dhaka North and Dhaka South zones, with senior officials calling for stronger digital banking...
Commodity prices spike once again
Retail prices in Dhaka’s kitchen markets have spiraled upward once again, delivering a fresh financial blow to consumers already wrestling with persistent inflationary pressures. Essential...
Policy reforms key before LDC graduation
Government policymakers, leading economists, and top business leaders have strongly emphasized that Bangladesh must prioritize energy security, banking sector reforms, and policy continuity to ensure...
Pubali Bank wins two top regional awards
Pubali Bank PLC, one of Bangladesh’s largest private commercial banks, has been honored with two prestigious international awards at the 4th ICC Emerging Asia Banking...
Zhang as new ADB country director for Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new Country Director for Bangladesh. He started his new role in Dhaka today, according...
Ctg Chamber seeks permission for empty container storage outside bonded facilities
The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has urged Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury to allow shipping agents and main line...
EBL, bKash jointly introduce FDR on bKash App
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and bKash jointly introduced the country’s first digital FDR (Fixed Deposit) available on bKash App, marking a significant milestone in advancing...
BB launches Tk 2,000cr pre-finance scheme for leather sector development
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has launched a Tk 2,000 crore pre-finance scheme to support the development and expansion of the country’s leather and leather goods industry,...
UCB appoints Sufia Akter as deputy managing director
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has appointed Sufia Akter as deputy managing director, with responsibility for leading the bank’s wholesale banking division. Akter brings more...
Govt aims to build productive economy
State Minister for Planning Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki on Thursday said the government’s overarching goal is to build an investment-driven and productive economy capable...