DSEX climbs to 3-month high
The benchmark index of the country’s capital market climbed to a three-month high on Wednesday, extending its winning streak to eight consecutive trading sessions as...
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Jamuna Bank celebrates 25 years of trust, excellence and progress
With the slogan “Trust, Excellence and Progress,” Jamuna Bank PLC marked the completion of 25 years of journey, reaffirming its commitment to modern, innovative and...
Govt to import 5 cargoes of LNG at higher cost, tackling energy crisis
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended separate proposals to import five liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to address potential energy supply challenges arising...
UCB opens new branch in Ashulia
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has expanded its footprint by inaugurating its 236th branch in Ashulia, aiming to strengthen access to modern banking services in...
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...
BB asks banks to prioritise credit for farmers hit by heavy rainfall
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all scheduled banks to give priority to farmers affected by recent heavy rainfall in receiving agricultural credit under its refinancing...
NCC Bank funds char project to improve livelihoods in Gaibandha
NCC Bank PLC and Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK) have entered into a partnership to drive climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods in the vulnerable char regions...