YASIR WARDAD | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
Building an authentic database as a direct digital communication backbone gets underway as the government prepares to launch the pledged Smart Farmer Card to deliver multiple agriculture-boosting incentives. Officials say ensuring transparency and identifying genuine beneficiaries will be the key...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The issues of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States and the related trade agreement are still evolving, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said, noting that the government will review them further before making any decision.He made the remarks...
Bangladesh Bank has announced the immediate transfer and reassignment of five senior officials in the wake of Wednesday's leadership change, according to an official directive, reports UNB.The central bank's official directive, signed by Director (HRD-1) Md Tarikul Islam, affects four...
The National Martyred Army Day was observed with due dignity on Wednesday commemorating the 17th martyrdom anniversary of the army officers who were killed in the 2009 BDR (now BGB) carnage, reports BSS.On the occasion, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh Bank passed a tumultuous day Wednesday amid protests and unusual exit of the central bank's top brass that badly impacted regular operations of the banking regulator.Amid the standoff, press conference by the governor and demonstrations by officers on allegations...
SYFUL ISLAM AND JUBAIR HASAN | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
In an abrupt shakeup in the central bank's top echelon, the new government Wednesday appointed accountant-businessman Md. Mostaqur Rahman as new governor of the Bangladesh Bank (BB).Dr Ahsan H. Mansur made an unceremonious exit as the government terminated his job...
Thomson Reuters shares jumped more than 11 per cent on Tuesday after the technology and content firm said its artificial intelligence-powered assistant for businesses, CoCounsel, has drawn one million users, easing fears of disruption by competing AI tools, reports Reuters.The...
The 374th meeting of the Board of Directors of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFIPLC) was held at its Head Office on Wednesday. S. M. Bakhtiar Alam, Chairman of the Board of Directors, presided over the meeting. Vice Chairmen Abul...
The 340th meeting of the Board of Directors of Pragati Insurance PLC was held at the Head office of the company in Dhaka on Tuesday. Syed M. Altaf Hussain, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. Directors Khalilur Rahman,...
Sonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with Popular Diagnostic Centre Limited at the bank's head office on Wednesday. Deputy Managing Director of the bank Md. Rezaul Karim and Deputy General Manager of Polpular Diagnostic Centre Achinto Kumar Nag signed the...
Stock market enlisted paper product manufacturer Monospool Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Japanese company Miyakoshi Printing Machinery on Wednesday. Under the deal, Monospool will buy machineries of advance technology and receive technical assistance. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was...
Modhumoti Bank signed an agreement with Unitrend Limited (affiliated with McCANNWorldGroup) on Sunday at the bank's head office, Gulshan, Dhaka. Md. Shafiul Azam, managing director & CEO of Modhumoti Bank, and Muneer Ahmed Khan, managing director & creative chief of...
Apex Footwear launches its largest campaign of the year ahead of Eid with two of the country's biggest celebrities-Jaya Ahsan and Ziaul Faruq Apurba. With the theme 'Style-e No.1, Eid Trend-e Family Fun', Apex is offering a versatile collection for...
Midland Bank has appointed Imtiaz U. Ahmed as its new managing director & CEO, according to a press release.A seasoned leader with a proven track record in the financial services sector, Imtiaz joins Midland Bank at a pivotal time-as the...
FARHAN FARDAUS | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The stock market watchdog has launched an inquiry into the auditing firm, Shiraz Khan Basak & Co., to determine its culpability following the detection of grave irregularities in the pre-IPO financial statements of ACME Pesticides, which were audited by the...
MOHAMMAD MUFAZZAL | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd. (CDBL) is set to take on the role of custodian of mutual funds (MFs) in a move aimed at expanding its portfolio and playing a supportive role in the MF industry.The company, which has so...
On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr, a joint initiative by Rupali Bank PLC and Western Union titled "Rupali Bank and Western Union Customer Gifting Campaign" has been inaugurated. Starting from March 1, customers who withdraw...
A woman, named Renu Begum, has won the fourth motorcycle in the Cash Remittance Festival by receiving remittance through Ria Money Transfer of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. A client of the Naria branch in Shariatpur, she won this prize against...
Alongside devout Muslims across the globe, the holy month of Ramadan is being observed in Bangladesh with due religious fervor. Marking the sacred occasion, Nagad has introduced a special campaign for its Nagad Islamic wallet users, offering them a chance...
Zakat and donations can now be easily sent through bKash to more than 50 charitable and volunteer-based organisations working across the country, ensuring that financial assistance reaches thousands of vulnerable people in need.Throughout the year, bKash enables users to donate...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday imposed a travel ban on three officials of South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce (SBAC) Bank PLC over graft charges, reports BSS.The three accused are- former manager of bank's Bijoy Nagar branch Ismamul Haque, former first...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka and the Bangladesh-Algeria Business Forum jointly hosted an Iftar gathering on Wednesday, bringing together distinguished guests from various sectors in Bangladesh.The event reflected the growing friendship and cooperation between...
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday called on Chinese investors to increase their presence in Bangladesh, highlighting the role of security and stability in attracting foreign capital.The request came during a meeting with China's Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen at...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
The Minimum Wage Board has proposed a new minimum monthly wage of Tk 13,275 for workers in the battery manufacturing sector.Under the proposal, workers would also receive a 5.0 per cent annual wage increment, along with a risk allowance for...
FE REPORT | 2026-02-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) sought clarification on some provisions of a clause in an agreement between Dhaka and Washington that provides conditional zero reciprocal tariff access for garments made using American cotton and manmade fibre.On February 18, BTMA President...
TOKYO, Feb 25 (AFP): Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was under pressure Wednesday after it emerged she gave congratulatory gift catalogues to lawmakers from her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following its landslide election victory this month.More than 300 lawmakers...
KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters): Ukrainian negotiators will meet U.S. officials on Thursday to discuss the country's post-war reconstruction, including a "prosperity package", President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday.Zelenskiy told reporters in a WhatsApp media chat that the teams would also...
TEHRAN, Feb 25 (AFP): Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday dismissed US claims about its missile programme as "big lies", after President Donald Trump said Tehran was developing missiles that can strike the United States."Whatever they're alleging in regards to Iran's...
NEW YORK, Feb 25 (BBC/AFP): Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night that hailed what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages".At a time when polls suggest many in the US are...
CHENNAI, India, Feb 25 (AFP): Defending champions India are looking to bolster their faltering opening combination ahead of a dare-not-lose T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe to keep hopes of making the semi-finals alive.Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is an option at...
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