Nano loans surge as early wage access platforms reshape worker finance
Bangladesh's nano loan and earned wage access (EWA) market is expanding rapidly as digital payroll systems, rising living costs and growing fintech adoption increase demand for short-term liquidity among low-income workers.Small-ticket advances -- often ranging between Tk 500 and Tk 10,000 -- are increasingly being used by workers to bridge...
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PM talks of cooperation at iftar with diplomats
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed the hope that Bangladesh and the international community will move forward together on a "path of peace, development and prosperity" through mutual cooperation, reports bdnews24.com.He made the remarks in his welcome speech at an Iftar ceremony for diplomats from different countries at the State...
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Eid shopping gathers momentum as crowds throng city markets
The sales of new dresses and other items ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in different shopping destinations of the capital have begun in full swing.The majority of shopping malls drew huge crowds on Friday as people from different walks of life thronged there to purchase their desired items.During a visit to the...
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33 more flights to and from HSIA cancelled over ME conflict
Airlines operating from HazratShahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka cancelled 33 more flights on Friday following the ongoing Middle East (ME) conflict.With the fresh ones, a total of 245 flights had been cancelled from the country's main airport in the last week, Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud, Assistant Director (Public Relations) of...
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Man kills wife, daughter before taking own life in Naogaon
Naogaon, Mar 6 (UNB): A man allegedly stabbed his wife and young daughter to death before taking his own life in Atrai upazila of Naogaon early Friday, police said.The incident occurred around 12:30 am at their house in Balramchak Chowdhurypara village, said Abdul Karim, officer-in-charge (OC) of Atrai Police Station.The...
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