Business & Economy
Remittances inflow hits $9.16 billion till Oct 18
Business Report : Remittance inflow through banking channels witnessed 13.6 percent growth, reaching US$9.159 billion during the period from July 1 to October 18, of the current financial year of 2025-26 which was $8.07...
MFS transactions rebound to Tk1.51tr in August
Business Desk : After several months of slowdown, mobile financial service (MFS) transactions in Bangladesh picked up again in August, showing signs of recovery in digital payment activities across the country. According to the...
DSEX falls close to 5,000-point amid persistent losses
Business Desk : The key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has fallen close to the 5,000-point level amid persistent losses, raising concerns among investors that the DSEX could slip below the threshold...
Boosting digital payments: bKash pushes awareness, incentives
Business Desk : Encouraging people to adopt digital payments in daily life requires more than technology, experts said at a discussion organized by bKash in Chattogram. Stakeholders highlighted the need for consumer awareness, habit-building,...
Citizens Bank hosts leadership and team-building prog
Business Desk : Citizens Bank PLC has organised a training programme on “Leadership and Team Building for Work Excellence in Banking” at its Training Academy recently. Alamgir Hossain, Managing Director, inaugurated the programme as...
NRBC Bank concludes foundation training for staff
Business Desk : NRBC Bank PLC recently completed a 10-day Foundation Training Course at its Training Institute, aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of its employees. The closing ceremony was attended by Dr...
IFIC Bank donates computers, books to Holy Family School in M’singh
Business Desk : IFIC Bank has donated computers and books to Holy Family School in Mymensingh as part of its nationwide initiative, “Stand Beside Women on Tech Advancement”, aimed at equipping female students with...
Bangladesh receives $1.57bn in remittances in 18 days of Oct
NN ONLINE: Bangladesh received US$1.57 billion in remittances during the first 18 days of October, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The figure marks a 3 percent rise compared to the...
Net sales of NSCs recorded a steep decline amid shrinking household incomes
Business report : Net sales of National Savings Certificates (NSCs) have dropped sharply by 63 per cent in first two months (July-August) of the current financial year of 2025-26 reflecting the combined impact of an...
BPC fuel oil sales rise slightly in last FY padma oil leads market
Business Report : Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) reported a modest increase in fuel oil sales in FY 2024-25, with its six subsidiaries selling over 6.83 million tons, up from 6.76 million tons the previous...