A Dhaka court has placed former justice AHM Shamsuddin Chowdhury Manik on a two-day remand in a murder case filed with Gulshan police station, report agencies. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Manirul Islam passed the order when inspector of Anti-Terrorism Unit...
A total of nine people, including former law minister Anisul Huq and former shipping minister Shajahan Khan, have been shown arrested in murder and attempted-to-murder cases filed with different police stations during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, report agencies.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate...
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said if BNP comes to power, it will take steps to reduce excessive regulations in business, commerce and the economy, as Bangladesh has become overly regulated, reports UNB."If there is a...
Prof Chowdhury R Abrar was sworn in as adviser to the interim government on Wednesday, reports UNB.President Mohammed Shahbuddin administered the oath at Bangabhahan around 11:00 am.On Tuesday, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said CR Abrar would take the...
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will face trial, regardless of whether she is present in Bangladesh or not, Chief Adviser (CA) Dr Yunus has said in an interview with Sky News, report agencies."She will stand trial, there is no doubt...
SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Mar 05 (Reuters): China's new tariffs on US farm goods are poised to reshape global trade flows, prompting the world's top agricultural importer to source more meat, dairy and grains from countries in South America, Europe and the Pacific.Shipments...
KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 05 (AFP): British chip giant Arm Holdings signed an agreement with Malaysia on Wednesday to bolster the Southeast Asian country's efforts to produce high-end semiconductors amid the US-China tech trade war.Malaysia is a key player in the...
RIYADH, Mar 05 (Arab News): Saudi Arabia's real estate loans surged 15.12 per cent year on year to a record SR883.3 billion ($235.54 billion) by the end of 2024, driven by robust demand from both retail and corporate borrowers, official...
Southeast Bank Training Institute organised a specialised training programme on 'Loan Documentation and Branch Budget Preparation'. This comprehensive training programme provided participants with in-depth insights into key aspects of loan documentation, including legal frameworks, risk assessment, compliance requirements, and industry...
The 61st board meeting of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chairman of Community Bank PLC Baharul Alam presided over the meeting. AKM Shahidur Rahman, Director General of...
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has unveiled the 'Internal Control and Compliance Manual' Version-3.06. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, Chairman of the bank, unveiled the manual as the chief guest on Tuesday. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, Chairman of the executive committee, Md Abdus...
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) signed a Master Murabaha Agreement to strengthen trade finance support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the private sector in Bangladesh. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, managing director...
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CHATTOGRAM, Mar 05: Tailor's and fashion houses are now crowded with buyers in the port city as Eid ul-Fitr, the largest religious festival of Muslims, is set to be observed at the end of Ramadan .Tailors have submerged themselves completely...
Shah Md Abdul Bari joined as the Chief Executive Officer in First Finance Limited on Tuesday, says a press release. Shah Md Abdul Bari started his banking career in 1988 with National Bank Limited as Probationary Officer. During his illustrious...
Asit Kumar Saha and Jhahedul Alam have been elected as directors of Standard Bank PLC, says a press release. The decision came at the 403rd board meeting of the bank held on December 15, 2024 and with the approval of...
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The government may increase the commission of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) dealers by Tk 0.50 to offset the impacts of various issues, including rising transport costs, sources say.It came as TCB recently sent a proposal to the commerce...
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Bangladesh Finance has launched a new service platform, named "Bangladesh Finance BIR," exclusively designed for non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs).Under the platform, the non-bank financial institution will offer exclusive savings facilities in both conventional and Shariah-based models, along with home loans, SME...
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Despite a 31 per cent year-on-year decline in profit in 2024, Unilever Consumer Care recommended the highest dividend - 520 per cent -- in five years for shareholders for the year. The multinational company's annual income plummeted to Tk 667...
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Employees of the securities regulator have demanded the resignation of the chairman and all commissioners following their decision to send an executive director into forced retirement. After a day-long agitation on Wednesday, they placed the demand at a press briefing....
Corinne Henchoz Pignani, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, presenting a crest to Marina Huq, Co-Founder and Director of Baah handicrafts, winner of the pitching session organized during the "SME Exhibition: Showcasing Impact" event held in Dhaka...
YUNNAN, Mar 5 (UNB): Three hospitals in Kunming, China are fully prepared to offer advanced medical treatment to Bangladeshi patients, marking a new chapter in medical cooperation between Bangladesh and China."We're ready to welcome Bangladeshi patients at our designated hospitals...
Prime Bank PLC has introduced the 'Sadaqah Jariyah' account, a new Islamic banking product that allows customers to donate to charitable causes continuously. This special account lets people make donations in memory of loved ones or for themselves, helping their...
The new website of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was officially inaugurated on Wednesday. On this occasion, an inauguration ceremony was organised at the bank's Corporate Head Office, says a press release. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami...
The agricultural credit growth is on pace as the banks disbursed around 50.57 percent of the fiscal target in seven months, reports UNB.According to the latest update from Bangladesh Bank, the scheduled banks have disbursed Tk 19215 crore in seven...
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has been adjusted the 'Best Trade Finance Bank' for the 7th year in Bangladesh and 8th year globally in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2025. The bank has been also nominated as...
The government will clear the arrears it owes to international energy suppliers within the next two months, reports UNB."We are going to clear the arrears to international companies in the next two months," said Fouzul Kabir Khan, energy adviser of...
NEW YORK, Mar 05 (Reuters): Oil prices declined for a third day on Wednesday, as investors worried about OPEC+ plans to proceed with output increases in April, and US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico escalated trade...
US Bangla Airlines is going to launch direct flights from Dhaka to Riyadh from April 21, reports BSS.The private airlines will operate five weekly flights on this route using a 436-seater Airbus A330-300."The largest private aircraft operator has started selling...
KHULNA, Mar 5 (BSS): Demands for raw jute of Khulna's Daulatpur, the second-largest raw jute market in the country, increased in India and Pakistan.Previously, China was the largest importer of raw jute from this region.However, due to high demand from...
BEIRUT, Mar 05 (AFP): Amnesty International said on Wednesday that Israel's attacks on ambulances, paramedics and health facilities during its recent war with Hezbollah should be investigated as war crimes.A November 27 truce agreement largely halted more than a year...
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