NRBC Bank PLC arranged a daylong orientation programme for its 107 newly-recruited Management Trainee Officers (MTOs) at the head office on Sunday. The event was inaugurated by Chairman of the bank Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, who was present as the...
Commercial Bank of Ceylon Bangladesh Operations hosted its Annual Staff Conference at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Saturday. The conference was attended by Sanath Manatunge, Global Managing Director of Commercial Bank of Ceylon. He was joined by the...
Trust Bank PLC has recently launched its Distribution Finance Facility for TAP distributors, dealers, and merchants at the bank's head office in Jahangir Gate. The programme was attended by Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director and CEO of Trust Bank, in...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
Tabith Awal and Nazneen Ahmad have been appointed as members of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC. Their appointments were made by Bangladesh Bank on March 31, 2026, under the authority conferred by Sections 45 and 47(3) of...
The 21st edition of the international tourism fair, Air Astra Dhaka Travel Mart 2026, will begin at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka on April 9. The three-day event is organised by The Bangladesh Monitor, a leading travel...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
Speakers at a seminar have stressed that withdrawing the voice floor price could make mobile services more citizen-friendly, but cautioned that a gradual and balanced approach is needed to avoid market distortions and revenue shocks.The observations came at a seminar...
SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure by scheduled banks in Bangladesh witnessed a notable uptick in the latter half of 2025, driven largely by significant contributions from private commercial lenders.Total CSR spending during the July-December 2025 period stood at around Tk...
TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters): Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7 per cent on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence products, though it cautioned about "volatile" global politics.Revenue for Nvidia's biggest server...
As part of the 90-day special programme undertaken by Karmasangsthan Bank, the Business Review Meeting-2026 was held at CSS Ava Centre in Rupsha, Khulna, on Sunday. Managers and 2nd officers of 28 branches under Khulna and Jessore regions of the...
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with a programme at the ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban, in the city on Saturday. The event was held under the theme: "Give to...
To commemorate the 'World Autism Awareness Day 2026', MTB Foundation in partnership with PFDA - Vocational Training Centre Trust (PFDA-VTC), recently celebrated this year's theme - 'Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value'. The event was organised at the...
Citizens Bank organised its quarterly business review meeting of March on Saturday at its head office in Motijheel, Dhaka. The meeting was held to assess the performance in the first quarter of 2026 and set strategy for addressing current business...
Eastern Bank (EBL) and Shanta Life Insurance launched bancassurance products and services at a ceremony held at EBL head office in Dhaka on Thursday. The initiative enables the bank's customers to access life insurance products directly through banking channels. Ali...
NEW YORK, April 5 (Reuters): A fresh read on inflation and initial company results next week could start to show the Middle East war's effects on the US economy and corporate America, as investors hope to start moving past a...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Apr 05: Youngone Corporation has awarded scholarships to students of Chittagong Independent University (CIU) under its academic excellence programme.The award ceremony, held at the Youngone Corporation Auditorium at Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Anwara on Friday, marked the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on Sunday urged the government to review several provisions of the recently amended labour law, including the definition of workers and employees, collective bargaining agents (CBA), and the formation of provident funds."The...
Prime Bank has announced a 30 per cent dividend for 2025, comprising 25 per cent cash and 5 per cent stock, according to a press release.It has also introduced consumer loans against Treasury bonds, which it said marks a significant...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) tumbled to a one-month low on Sunday, as persistent global geopolitical tensions continued to erode investor confidence.The market has been under sustained pressure since the outbreak of the Middle East war...
FARHAN FARDAUS | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The revised initial public offering rules have curtailed the scope for raising equity funds by companies with limited operational lifespans, such as rental power plants.The rules define eligible companies for public fundraising as those established with the prospect of perpetual...
Md Touhidul Alam Khan | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
As the world grapples with high climate risks and urgent development needs, finance is emerging as the decisive lever for change. Green financing — also called sustainable financing — channels capital into projects and companies that reduce emissions, preserve ecosystems,...
Bimal Chandra Roy | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
As a corporate professional, applying different types of intelligence at the workplace, depending on the time and situation, is highly imperative. At the early stage of a career, a fresh graduate coming straight from the vibrant days of university often...
Bangladesh has long been recognised as an agrarian economy, yet the rapid and unplanned wave of urbanisation is severely threatening our agricultural sector. Every year, thousands of hectares of fertile arable land and vital wetlands are being converted for commercial,...
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are platforms that help businesses reach customers easily and without incurring significant expenses. There are numerous small shop owners and solo sellers who sell and advertise their products through these platforms.One major advantage of using social...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The Middle-Eastern war and the energy crisis it created have been the subject of primary attention of the media, the government and the public since the end of last February. And that is justifiably so. But a mother, whose universe...
Much like banks and other non-bank financial institutions, insurance companies rely fundamentally on public trust for their survival and growth. Yet, trust is precisely what many of the country's insurance companies have sacrificed by failing to settle claims in a...
Muhammad Zamir | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
It is generally understood that there is a close nexus between freedom of speech and the term freedom of expression. The former generally refers to the right to communicate one's opinions and ideas without fear of government censorship. It is...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2026-04-05 12:00:00
Main earner garment export to the US, Bangladesh' single-largest destination -- keep struggling amid demand drop, but footwear and travel-goods shipments recorded significant growth during the first two months of 2026.The country's apparel exports to the United States continued facing...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2026-04-05 12:00:00
RAJSHAHI, Apr 04: A sharp rise in measles cases across Rajshahi Division has sparked growing concern among parents.According to the Divisional Health Directorate, between mid-March and April 2, a total of 520 samples were collected from children showing measles symptoms...
FE REPORT Leaders of the 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have threatened to launch a tougher movement if the government fails to implement the July Charter and the referendum results.They also warned that if the government takes any action...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2026-04-05 12:00:00
Farmers in Magura have been expecting good profit from bumper production of onions this season, while growers in Gopalganj anticipate possible losses due to low prices of the spice in the market.Our correspondent from Magura reports, about 12,292 hectares have...
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