Market likely to rebound in 2026 with clouds clearing over politics, economy
Bangladesh's capital market is expected to see a year of resurgence in 2026 from its current rock-bottom level, aided by political stability and macroeconomic recovery following the parliamentary election scheduled for February 12.The year 2025 proved challenging for the country's capital market, shaped by a steady stream of policy shifts...
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Nazmul Huda Sarkar promoted to DMD, Midland Bank
Midland Bank has promoted Md. Nazmul Huda Sarkar to the position of deputy managing director (DMD), effective from today (Thursday).Prior to this promotion, he served as senior executive vice president & chief technology officer (CTO) of the bank, according to a press release.An accomplished technology leader with over 27 years...
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Jafar Sadeq promoted to DMD of Shahjalal Islami Bank
Md. Jafar Sadeq has been promoted to the position of deputy managing director of Shahjalal Islami Bank. Prior to the promotion, he served as senior executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of the bank, with additional leadership responsibilities for the payment & settlement division, common services division and...
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SOUTHEAST BANK OPENS ITS GOURIPUR BRANCH
Southeast Bank has inaugurated its Gouripur branch as its 137th branch at Jinnot Ali Complex, Homna Road, Gouripur Bazar, Daudkandi, Cumilla. Md. Sekander-E-Azam, deputy managing director of Southeast Bank, formally inaugurated the branch. Mohammad Ashikuzzaman Khan, head of SME and agri-credit division; Md. Musfiqur Rahman, head of LGSD; senior executives...
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PRIME BANK, FAIR FACE HOLDINGS PARTNER TO OFFER DISCOUNTS ON FLAT PURCHASE
Prime Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Fair Face Holdings Limited, one of Bangladesh's most reputed real estate developers, to offer exclusive discounts on flat purchases for its valued customers. A formal signing ceremony marking this collaboration was recently held at bank's corporate office in Dhaka. Under this...
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Trump's funding cuts put America's consumer watchdog on the brink of collapse
WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters): When Bianca Jones, a 33-year-old special education teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, decided a couple of years ago that she wanted to buy a house, she started digging into her Experian credit report. She was shocked by what she found.Her student debt had been double-counted, making it...
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