Jamuna Bank PLC celebrated International Women's Day amid enthusiasm at its head office on Sunday. The theme of this year's Day was "Rights, Justice and Action for All Women and Girls". Managing Director and CEO Mirza Elias Uddin Ahmed inaugurated...
Nagad and Nagad Islamic have introduced the most convenient facilities for paying Zakat and providing financial donations to serve humanity through various charitable organisations. Every day, users of the Nagad and Nagad Islamic apps, as well as basic phone users...
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all scheduled banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers and payment system operators to ensure uninterrupted and secure digital transactions during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, reports UNB.In a circular issued on Monday, the central bank instructed financial...
Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has recently been promoted to Deputy Managing Director (Finance & Accounts) of Grameen Bank, in recognition of his outstanding performance and valuable contributions to the institution. The decision was made at the 173rd meeting of the...
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom explored ways to further strengthen their trade and business relations, including unlocking investment in Bangladesh's blue economy, broadening the "Made in Bangladesh" brand and expanding cooperation in education and multilateral platforms.The discussion took place when...
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen meets Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood at his office in Secretariat on Tuesday. — PID
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Bangladesh's leading private airline, US-Bangla Airlines, will resume its flights from Dhaka to Sharjah on March 13 and to Abu Dhabi on March 14, following a suspension caused by the US-Israel attack on Iran from February 28. The airline also...
FE REPORT | 2026-03-11 00:00:00
Real estate developers have called for fresh financial support to cushion the housing sector from growing economic uncertainty triggered by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Industry leaders say rising costs and tight financing conditions are making it increasingly difficult for developers...
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday announced that all scheduled banks will remain closed on March 18 as the government declared the day a public holiday through an executive order on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB.However, some bank branches in key...
MUMBAI, March 10 (Reuters): Currency depreciation and high taxes remain key constraints on private equity (PE) returns from India, investors say, even as the country's strong growth outlook and improving exit environment cement its place in the emerging market space.The...
Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday, mostly led by financial shares, after President Donald Trump said the US-Israeli war on Iran could end soon even as mutual threats persisted, reports Reuters.Dubai's main share index jumped 2 per cent,...
European shares rebounded on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the war in the Middle East could come to a swift end, lifting investor sentiment and sparking a broad-based rally across regional markets, reports Reuters.The pan-European STOXX 600 index...
NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters): Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker SpaceX is leaning toward listing its shares on the Nasdaq for what could rank as the biggest initial public offering of all time, according to four people familiar with...
NEW YORK, March 10 (Reuters): Foreign investors sharply slowed their purchases of emerging market assets in February to below $22 billion even as flows remained positive across both debt and equities, data from a global banking trade group showed on...
Delta Life Insurance Company Limited, a leading insurance institution, celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with a programme held at the conference hall of its head office on Sunday to recognise the contributions of its women employees. Jaibunara, EVP (Underwriting), delivered...
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a strategic agreement with Diet Counseling Centre to offer exclusive discount benefits to Prime Bank Neera customers. Under this agreement, Prime Bank Neera customers will enjoy attractive discounts on a range of nutrition and...
Modhumoti Bank PLC signed an agreement with Hyatt Place Dhaka Uttara on the hotel premises in recently. Under this agreement, Modhumoti cardholders will enjoy a maximum discount of 50% on various services at the Hyatt Place. The signing ceremony was...
Dhaka Bank PLC has introduced a new women-focused savings product titled 'Empower - Dhaka Bank Aroni' under its women banking platform 'Dhaka Bank Aroni'. The initiative aims to empower women financially by combining attractive savings returns with insurance protection and...
Singapore Exchange will roll out Asian government bond futures in the coming weeks, CEO Loh Boon Chye said on Monday, as investors increasingly turn to hedging tools amid market strains fueled by rising geopolitical tensions, reports Reuters.The decision comes amid...
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United Finance PLC has received in-principle approval from Bangladesh Bank to open an Islamic finance window, enabling the non-bank financial institution to offer Shariah-compliant financial services alongside its existing conventional operations. The company disclosed the development in a regulatory filing...
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Dhaka stocks rallied for a second straight session on Tuesday as signs of easing geopolitical tensions and a sharp decline in global oil prices boosted investor confidence.Market sentiment improved after US President signalled that the war involving Iran could be...
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The securities regulator has approved the conversion of the SEML Lecture Equity Management Fund from a closed-end scheme into an open-ended mutual fund after the completion of its 10-year tenure.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Securities...
Shah Md Ahsan Habib | 2026-03-11 00:00:00
A statute can proclaim independence, but it cannot manufacture judgment, restraint, or credibility. Legal autonomy may be written into law, yet its real authority emerges only through practice. Legal frameworks provide structure; culture provides strength. Without structure, institutions drift. Without...
It is a matter of national significance that the Family Card programme was formally inaugurated at 10 am on March 10 at the T&T Ground adjacent to the Korail slum. The initiative reflects an important policy effort to strengthen targeted...
Jilapi is one of those sweets that almost everyone loves. Recently, however, what is happening with jilapi is quite upsetting. Several reports and social media posts suggest that some sellers are mixing a chemical called hydrose into jilapi to make...
Wasi Ahmed | 2026-03-11 00:00:00
That the country's fish farming has grown substantially over the years-earning it the third position in global ranking-is more than just a comforting statistic. It represents a remarkable transformation in rural livelihoods and food security. The multiplier impact of fish...
Notwithstanding the government's repeated assurances that there are sufficient reserves of fuel oils in the country, queues at the filling stations are getting longer. Evidently, it is the ongoing war in the Middle East, which is the main source of...
Golam Rasul | 2026-03-11 00:00:00
The Middle East is already engulfed in a widening war-but its economic shockwaves are already travelling far beyond the battlefield. On February 28 2026, coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes struck Iranian military facilities and targeted Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tehran retaliated...
MADRID, Mar 10 (AFP): Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester City, even without injured striker Kylian Mbappe.The French superstar did not train ahead of Wednesday's last 16 first...
NEW DELHI, Mar 10 (AFP): India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.The co?hosts and pre?tournament favourites swept aside New Zealand...
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