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Financing gaps, weak ecosystem stifle growth of start-ups, entrepreneurship

Systematic gap in financing and unavailability of a supportive ecosystem remain two major challenges hindering the growth of local start-ups and youth entrepreneurships.Besides, lack of adequate skills, absence of mentorship, and poor country branding are also responsible for the situation, speakers at a workshop said on Thursday.Keeping this in view,...

Future-ready infrastructure in focus at TowerCo Build Forum

The TowerCo Build Forum 2025 brought together key stakeholders from Bangladesh's telecommunications infrastructure sector on Thursday to underscore the urgent need for capacity building and the development of future-ready digital infrastructure.Held at a city hotel in Dhaka, the forum introduced for the first time publicly as a platform for industry...

Eight banks, two FIs recognised for sustainable finance

Bangladesh Bank has named eight private commercial banks and two financial institutions as top performers in sustainable finance for 2024, recognising their commitment to environmentally responsible financing, sound risk management, and sustainable banking practices.According to officials at the central bank, the recognition comes as part of its annual Sustainable Finance...

Guardian Life hosts annual sales conference

Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) held its Annual Sales Conference 2025 at a hotel in Cox's Bazar on Thursday, with the slogan 'Odommo Guardian'.The event brought together over 800 sales leaders and financial advisers from across Bangladesh to celebrate the company's remarkable achievements over the past year. As part of...

JANATA BANK LAUNCHES 'FOREIGN REMITTANCE SERVICE MONTH'

Janata Bank PLC has launched the 'Foreign Remittance Service Month' to mark the July mass uprising anniversary. Dr. Ahsan H Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the Service Month virtually at the inauguration ceremony held at the bank's head office on Wednesday. Ambassador of Bangladesh to the UAE Tarek Ahmed;...

Islami Bank holds Business Development Conference in Sylhet

Sylhet Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised its half-yearly 'Business Development Conference' recently at the Sylhet Zonal Office Conference Hall. Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, additional managing director of the bank, addressed the conference as the chief guest. Mahmudur Rahman, deputy managing director of the bank, was present as special...

SHIMANTO BANK AGM APPROVES 5PC STOCK DIVIDEND

The 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shimanto Bank PLC was held at Shahid Captain Ashraf Hall, BGB HQs, Peelkhana, recently. Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh and Chairman of the bank Maj Gen Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui presided over the AGM. A 5% stock dividend was approved for shareholders during...