Asad Islam | 2026-03-03 00:00:00
With the pilot phase of the Family Card scheduled to begin on March 10 in selected upazilas, Bangladesh stands at an important institutional turning point. The program is moving from promise to implementation. At this stage, the real question is...
TANJIM HASAN PATWARY | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
During the Eid season, commercial activity expands markedly as many people buy new clothes and other essentials in preparation for the festivity. As the holy Eid ul-Fitr is observed, preparations across Bangladesh reflect both religious devotion and a powerful economic...
Financial Express (FE): When did Premier Bank start offering credit card services? Md. Monzur Mofiz (MMM): Premier Bank introduced credit card services in Bangladesh since 2004. Over the period, the card portfolio expanded significantly, incorporating technology-driven secure transactions, international acceptance,...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Step Footwear has firmly established itself as a distinctive name in Bangladesh's footwear industry through its premium-quality products. Crafted using cutting-edge technology and innovative design concepts, each pair seamlessly blends comfort, durability, and style, earning widespread appreciation from customers across...
AFROZA TARANA | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
A newlywed couple from the capital's Rayer Bazar area are approaching their first Eid together. Kashfia Ahmed and Hasibul Shubho would make the festival memorable by way of doing something special. They have already done so many things, from trips...
Financial Express (FE): Do you have any Ramadan-specific and Eid-centric banking products?Alamgir Hossain (AH): Ramadan and Eid are very special times for our customers, and we see a clear shift in how people spend during these months. Keeping that in...
Khalid Saifullah Khan | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
With Ramadan well underway and the city already beginning to hum with the quiet anticipation that builds in its latter half, thoughts are turning - as they always do - towards Eid. For millions of Bangladeshis, the breaking of the...
Financial Express (FE): Can you give us a brief overview on how the market of Ramdan-specific/Eid-centric banking products are growing in Bangladesh? M. Nazeem A. Choudhury (MNAC): Over the past few years, we have observed a significant transformation in consumer...
Financial Express (FE): Does Trust Bank offers any Ramadan-specific or Eid-centric banking products?Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury (AZC): Trust Bank recognises that Ramadan and Eid are deeply significant periods marked by spiritual reflection, family togetherness, and social bonding which leads to increased...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
In the quiet village of Lakhinagar, Cumilla, the morning air is usually broken only by the sound of distant livestock. But inside Rupali Begum's home, a sharp, digital chime cuts through the silence; it's her son, Rahmat, sending money from...
FE DESK REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Be it a short break or a long trip, the desire to travel always attracts people. In response to the call of nature, or for professional duties, countless people travel across different parts of the country- and even go abroad....
FE DESK REPORT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, people across Bangladesh are engaging in acts of charity with renewed dedication. While traditional in-person giving remains common, a rapidly growing number of donors are now opting for digital financial services to distribute...
Every year, during the holy month of Ramadan and ahead of Eid-ul Fitr, people eagerly wait to go shopping for dearest and nearest ones. To this regard, it has been a practice for many people to keep track of best...
TAUHIDUL ALAM | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
City Bank's Ramadan 2026 campaign is packed but clearly structured, focusing on cashback, dining and reward points. Cashback on prominent lifestyle brands includes (a) 25 per cent cashback (maximum Tk 1,500 per transaction) for American Express Platinum Reserve cards; and...
Imtiaz U Ahmed | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
In today's digital era, cash transactions are gradually being replaced by smarter and more secure payment methods. Among them, credit cards have gained significant popularity due to their convenience, security, and added reimbursements. At Midland Bank PLC., we are witnessing...
Md Shafiul Alam | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Every year, as the moon of Ramadan wanes, a singular question occupies the minds of Bangladesh's salaried workforce: where does the Eid bonus go? Across sectors from banking and civil service to garments, telecoms, and NGOs, millions of jobholders receive...
ANINDETA CHOWDHURY | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
Ramadan arrives each year not only as a sacred month of reflection and devotion but also as a season of preparation for a renewal. Across Bangladesh, families begin planning weeks in advance how to go about making the best use...
SEOUL, Mar 01 (AFP): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Sunday for dialogue with North Korea to resume, after Pyongyang last week shunned the prospect of diplomacy with its neighbour.Since taking office in June, a dovish Lee has...
KABUL, Mar 01 (AFP): An explosion followed by successive gunfire were heard in central Kabul on Sunday, AFP journalists reported, with the Taliban government saying Afghan forces were shooting at a fresh incursion by Pakistani aircraft.Months of cross-border clashes have...
KARACHI, Mar 01 (Reuters): At least nine protesters were killed when crowds breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi, following news of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah...
BRUSSELS, Mar 01(AP/AFP): World leaders urged peace and a return to talks as the military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region and tensions rose with Iran...
Habibul Bashar, front runner to replace Gazi Ashraf Hossain as the new head of national selection panel, said on Sunday that he is unsure about applying for the post as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided to advertise for the...
KANDY, Sri Lanka, Mar 01 (AFP): Pakistan's shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended Saturday when the team failed to reach the semi-finals.From the captain Salman Agha, who was criticised for not being a...
NEW DELHI, Mar 01 (Agencies): South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday that means they remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand...
THAKURGAON, Mar 01 (BSS): Two people were killed and another was sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a tractor in Ali More area of Salandar union in Sadar upazila on Saturday night.The deceased were identified...
RAJSHAHI, Mar 01 (BSS): Experts at a press conference here on Sunday urged immediate protection of existing rivers and wetlands, describing them as lifelines for public health, agriculture, and food security.They warned that uncontrolled and unplanned management of solid and...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-03-02 00:00:00
CHATTOGRAM, Mar 01: Lack of rain since December in the Chattogram Hill Tracts has decreased the water level of Kaptai Lake, severely disrupting power generation at the 230 MW Karnafuli Hydropower Station, communication and transportation of essential agricultural products.Only one...
DUBAI, Mar 01 (Reuters) - Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations and sending shockwaves through financial markets.The attacks, launched in response...
LONDON, Mar 01 (Reuters): Physical gold flows to and from Dubai's bullion trading hub will be severely curbed in coming days as airlines cancel flights due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation, three metals industry sources...
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