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CA stresses self-reliance, quality education in budget formulation

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday put strong emphasis on formulating budget in a self-reliance manner focusing quality education, rural development, youth-women empowerment, local production and health, reports BSS.The Chief Adviser laid the emphasis while reviewing the revised budget, which will come into effect from February 1, during the...

Follow DAP, promote green buildings for safer Dhaka

Regulators on Wednesday urged the country's real estate developers to strictly comply with all relevant rules and regulations, particularly the latest Detailed Area Plan (DAP), to ensure better living conditions in the capital.They also called for environment-friendly construction and adequate road access to buildings so that emergency services such as...

Scheduled banks to remain open on Saturday

All scheduled banks across the country will remain open on Saturday following a directive from Bangladesh Bank (BB) to facilitate election-related financial transactions ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election.In a circular issued on Wednesday to all banks, the central bank said the decision was taken after receiving a request...

Bangladesh witnesses strong external sector performance in Nov: GED

Bangladesh's external sector demonstrated strong performance and resilience in November 2025 as foreign exchange reserves reached their highest levels of the year, reflecting improved external inflows and effective liquidity management, reports BSS.Remittance inflows were also at a peak, approaching US$ 2.9 billion, signaling robust overseas earnings and increased use of...

BRAC Bank, Pragati Life reward Bancassurance campaign winners

BRAC Bank has recognised the top performers of its bancassurance campaign, 'Cholo Bidesh', which was conducted in strategic partnership with Pragati Life Insurance PLC.The initiative marked a notable milestone in BRAC Bank's growing bancassurance portfolio, underscoring the bank's commitment to broadening access to insurance solutions through strong, value-driven partnerships, says...

Jahangir, Sumon Chy re-elected president, secy gen of BSMA

Mohammed Jahangir Alam and Sumon Chowdhury have been re-elected president and secretary general of the Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association (BSMA) respectively.The election for the BSMA Executive Committee for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 terms was held during the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the city's Banani Club on Saturday, said...

92nd meeting of Modhumoti Bank Board of Directors held

The 92nd meeting of the Board of Directors of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Wednesday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Humayun Kabir, members of the Board of Directors, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha, Mostafa Kamal, Tanjima Binthe Mostafa, Sultana Jahan, A. Mannan Khan, Tanveer Ahmed Mostafa, Md....

Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Dhaka Central International Medical College

Shimanto Bank PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhaka Central International Medical College & Hospital at the bank's head office. Under this agreement, all Debit and Credit Cardholders, as well as employees of Shimanto Bank, will be entitled to enjoy exclusive benefits and special facilities when...

Views-exchange meeting between SIBL Administrator Team and Branch Managers, Operation Managers, and Sub-Branch In-charges held

A views-exchange meeting between the Administrator Team of Social Islami Bank and the Branch Managers, Operation Managers, and Sub-Branch In-charges was held recently via Zoom platform from the bank's head office. Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and Administrator of the bank Md. Salah Uddin was present as the chief guest. Also...