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Tripartite partnerships to build AI infrastructure, LLM for older citizens

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming parliamentary election and is shaping its election manifesto with a sharper focus on digital transformation and artificial intelligence.In a recent interview with The Financial Express, the party's IT Affairs Secretary AKM Wahiduzzaman said BNP would prioritise tripartite partnerships...

BRAC Bank completes month-long training for CMSMEs in Sirajganj

BRAC Bank, with support from the Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh Bank, has completed a month-long intensive training for the promising entrepreneurs in the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector in Sirajganj. The Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance has initiated a capacity-building programme under the Skills...

NRBC Bank holds workshop on Reporting under BB's Online Monitoring System

NRBC Bank has organised a workshop on Reporting to Online Import Monitoring System (OIMS) and Online Export Monitoring System (OEMS) introduced by Bangladesh Bank.The workshop was held at the bank's head office recently. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, attended the...

Yields on long-term treasury bonds rise further

Yields on long-term treasury bonds increased further on Tuesday, as banks were reluctant to invest surplus funds in the government securities ahead of the year-end closing and upcoming national polls. The cut-off yield, generally known as the interest rate, on the 15-year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) rose to 10.89...

DCCI holds its 64th AGM

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), one of the country's leading trade bodies, successfully conducted its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday at the DCCI Auditorium in the capital, reports BSS.During the meeting, members of the DCCI emphasized the need for strong political will and consensus to...

Mercantile Bank holds cash management training in Ctg

Mercantile Bank PLC organised a daylong "Cash Management" training workshop in Chattogram recently to strengthen operational efficiency and enhance professional competence among its cash officers. Head of Training & Development of Mercantile Bank S. M. Salim Uddin attended the inaugural session as the chief guest, while SEVP of the bank's...

Trust Bank signs agreement with OPPO Bangladesh

A Deed of Agreement has been signed between Trust Bank PLC and Heguang Electronic Distribution Co. Ltd. (OPPO Bangladesh). The signing ceremony was attended by Md. Kamal Hossain Sarkar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of the Islamic Banking Division of Trust Bank PLC, along with other senior officials from both...

133rd Padma Bank board meeting held

The 133rd board meeting of Padma Bank PLC was held on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Padma Bank Chairman Md. Shawkat Ali Khan, Managing Director & CEO of Sonali Bank. The meeting was conducted by Padma Bank Chief Executive Officer Kazi Md. Talha (Current Charge). Directors of Padma Bank,...