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Pharma firms resilient as profits grow strongly in July-March FY26

Most listed drug manufacturers in Bangladesh posted double-digit year-on-year profit growth in the first nine months through March, supported by rising demand, efficient cost management, and a stable forex market.Market analysts attributed the growth to higher sales volumes, improved operational efficiency, and sustained demand for medicines both domestically and in...

BSEC warns of legal action over lack of female independent directors

Listed companies without a female independent director on their boards will face legal action if they fail to appoint at least one by June this year, according to a press release issued on Sunday.The instruction came at a meeting between representatives of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and...

UCB profit jumps on strong investment income despite margin pressure

United Commercial Bank (UCB) secured a whopping 198 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated profit to Tk 238 million in 2025 as it reaped handsome returns from investment income.Investment earnings, including income from Treasuries, subordinated bonds, other private sector bonds, and investments, more than doubled to Tk 15.2 billion in...

JANATA BANK TRAINING COURSE BEGINS --

JANATA BANK TRAINING COURSE BEGINS Managing Director of Janata Bank PLC Md Mazibur Rahman on Sunday inaugurated a 15- day training course titled 'Foreign exchange and international trade finance (Batch 01/26)', organised by the Janata Bank Staff College, Dhaka. A total of 25 officers are participating in the training programme.

TAKAFUL ISLAMI INSURANCE BOARD MEETING HELD-

TAKAFUL ISLAMI INSURANCE BOARD MEETING HELDThe 150th meeting of the Board of Directors of Takaful Islami Insurance PLC was held in Dhaka recently. Chairman of the company Tahmina Afroz presided over the meeting which was attended by Board members, including Chief Executive Officer Abul Kalam Azad. CFO Mohammad Mamunul Islam...

BANGLADESH KRISHI BANK CBA OBSERVES MAY DAY

BANGLADESH KRISHI BANK CBA OBSERVES MAY DAY Bangladesh Krishi Bank CBA, Officers' Welfare Association and Women's Forum jointly observed the May Day 2026 in a festive atmosphere on Friday. On the occasion, a discussion, rallies and various activities focusing on workers' rights and welfare were held. Md. Zahid Hossain, Deputy...

BADC TRAINING ON POLY SHED TECHNIQUES

BADC TRAINING ON POLY SHED TECHNIQUESBangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) organised a training programme on techniques for maintaining the quality of leafy vegetables, fruits and flowers produced in poly sheds in Dinajpur on Saturday. Minister for Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain attended the programme...