Tahseen Nower Prachi | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
For many Bangladeshis, buying a home is the only decision where excitement and anxiety sign the agreement together - right below the bank's logo. In the past decade, the Bangladeshi middle class has nearly mastered an interesting equation, turning a...
As Bangladesh advances toward upper-middle-income status, its housing sector stands at a critical crossroads. While demand for homeownership continues to rise - driven by rapid urbanisation, demographic shifts, and a growing middle class -- the country's home loan industry remains...
Najith Meewanage | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
The dream of homeownership is a cornerstone of personal security and an anchor for social stability. As Bangladesh continues its ascent as an economic powerhouse, the housing finance sector emerges as a vital engine of progress, mirroring the ambitions of...
The country's home loan sector continues to expand steadily, supported by rapid urbanisation, rising demand for residential housing and the gradual growth of middle-income households. Both banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) remain active in the segment, although commercial banks...
As Bangladesh's cities expand and homeownership becomes attainable for more people, the housing finance sector is poised for new opportunities.Capturing the untapped potentials, NRBC Bank PLC is helping individuals and families realise their dreams through responsible, inclusive, and future-focused financing.In...
Riding on steady growth, National Credit and Commerce (NCC) Bank is expanding its home financing base through ensuring a high-quality loan portfolio with a focus on customer-oriented solutions and long-term viability.The commercial lender treats house financing not merely as a...
The performance relating to home loan offered by banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh is generally stronger than in many other lending segments, though it is not without risk. The loans are long-term, asset-backed and concentrated among relatively...
The home loan sector has evolved into a key driver of the national economy. A significant shift is under way, as the aspiration to own a home has become as strong in semi-urban and rural areas as in Dhaka and...
Despite various challenges, the long-term outlook for the housing finance sector remains fundamentally positive, says Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) Syed Mahbubur Rahman. In an interview with The Financial Express, he says Bangladesh continues...
SAIF UDDIN dwells over double binds for realtors and home buyers. | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
Bangladesh's real-estate sector passes through times hardly seen before, for a gamut of adversities that lately include the on-stream global crises. Customers' purchasing capacity wanes amid existing sluggish economic situation and inflationary pressure exacerbated by the Middle East conflict, in...
Uttara Motors Limited has begun nationwide Bajaj Motorcycle Mileage Challenge programme.The primary objective of this initiative is to conduct a clear and practical test to determine how many kilometers Bajaj motorcycles can travel per liter of octane, and to demonstrate...
Prime Bank hosts seminar on empowering youth at Hamdard University Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Hamdard University Bangladesh and its "Voice of Business Club," organised a seminar titled "Financial Inclusion: Engaging and Inspiring Youth in Banking" under its flagship...
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) on Tuesday slashed gold prices by Tk 2,216 per bhori, citing a decline in the value of pure gold in the local market, with the new rates taking effect from the morning, reports UNB.Under the revised...
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) has put forward a wide-ranging set of income tax and Value Added Tax (VAT) reform proposals for the national budget of fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), aiming to enhance revenue mobilization,...
A delegation of Chevron Corporation meets Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his Cabinet Division office at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday — Photo PID
FE REPORTEskayef Pharmaceuticals and Novo Nordisk Bangladesh on Tuesday announced the start of local production of modern insulin cartridges in Bangladesh through technology transfer from Denmark under a contract manufacturing partnership.The announcement came at a launch event titled "Accelerating access...
Celebrating the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha, Singer | beko has officially unveiled its much-anticipated nationwide sales campaign Bhorpur Solution, offering customers across Bangladesh an opportunity to enjoy exceptional value alongside exciting rewards.As part of this campaign, customers purchasing from any Singer...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
World's largest solar panel manufacturer LONGi Solar introduced its back contact (BC) PV modules at an event in the capital on Monday.The event, titled "LONGi High-Efficiency BC Techie Bangladesh Forum", served as a major platform for technology experts, industrial entrepreneurs...
SBL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT HOLDS 60TH BOARD MEETING The 60th meeting of the Board of Directors of SBL Capital Management Limited was held at the Head Office of Standard Islami Bank in Dhaka on Tuesday. Board Chairman Kamal Mostafa Chowdhury presided...
SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK HOLDS 278TH BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING The 278th meeting of the Board Audit Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held at its Corporate Head Office on Tuesday. The meeting was presided over by the committee Chairman...
SONALI BANK SMT HOLDS MEETING WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe 19th review meeting between the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team (SMT) of Sonali Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office on Tuesday. Chairman (current charge) of the...
Major Gulf stock markets traded higher on Tuesday amid corporate earnings announcements, though investors remained wary of lingering geopolitical tensions, reports Reuters.US President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's latest proposal to resolve the two-month conflict, a US official said,...
SEMINAR ON 'ENHANCING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY'Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury speaks at a seminar on 'Enhancing occupational safety and health practices in Bangladesh' held at a hotel in Dhaka on Tuesday. The event, organised by the Department of Inspection...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) saw its profit plunge by 96 per cent year-on-year to nearly Tk 12 million in 2025, as operational disruptions and a challenging business climate weighed heavily on performance.The sharp earnings decline underscores a difficult year, with...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
Eastern Lubricants Blenders posted an impressive 171 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 42.82 million in the third quarter of FY26, driven by strong sales and a notable rise in non-operating income.The state-run entity's revenue rose 16 per...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
Apex Footwear posted a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 10.68 million in the third quarter of FY26, supported by higher sales.The listed home-grown shoemaker recorded a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue in the quarter...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
IPDC Finance has reported a 25.4 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 455 million for 2025, supported by robust investment income amid macroeconomic challenges.Earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 1.11 in the year from Tk 0.93 in...
Mohammad Mufazzal | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
The depository authority has decided to designate BO (beneficiary owners') accounts with no transactions for at least one year as dormant, prohibiting any debit of shares or funds from these accounts to safeguard the assets they hold.It is planning to...
Gold slipped to a more than three-week low on Tuesday, following a rise in oil prices after stalled US-Iran talks, as markets weighed inflation risks and interest-rate concerns ahead of a slew of central bank decisions, reports Reuters.Spot gold dropped...
FE Report | 2026-04-29 00:00:00
To curb illegal gas use and theft, Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC has intensified its drives across the country. As part of regular operations on Monday, teams conducted raids in multiple areas, disconnecting illegal connections, removing pipelines and imposing...
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