Much-hyped 'social business' gets institutionalised thru new bank
A much-hyped 'social business' is getting institutionalized through newly introduced microcredit banks meant for empowering grassroots down-and-outs and firing up rural economy across Bangladesh. In what officials tout as a landmark move for the country's financial landscape, the Advisory Council of the post-uprising interim government Thursday endorsed the Microfinance Bank...
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Amendment to massively change bank board formation
Bangladesh Bank governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur has said the proposed legal changes are vital for enforcing governance in the banking sector through management streamlining, and expects government approval shortly. The proposed amendment to the existing Bank Company Act passed through the ministry concerned, he told journalists Thursday, on a...
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Tarique meets CA
Tarique Rahman on Thursday met Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, his first family visit to the latter's residence since returning to Bangladesh last month.At 7:15pm, the BNP chairman's flag-bearing car entered the State Guest House Jamuna, accompanied by his wife Zubaida Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman.After nearly two hours...
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Increased imports to avert crunch: BERC
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed has expressed optimism that increased imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) would help avert any supply crisis of the fuel during the upcoming month of Ramadan.He has called for urgent cooperation among all stakeholders, including LPG importers, to stabilise supply ahead of...
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Dhaka weighs response targetting reversal
Bangladesh is seeking details from Washington after the United States moved to suspend immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh, in hope of a reversal.The Wednesday midnight news flash in Dhaka about the pause in processing visas for aspirant immigrants stoked concern among officials and prospective migrants alike.A...
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