Task force needs priorities set for quick visible changes
The task force recently formed by the securities regulator has been mandated to study the market and recommend necessary reforms, without a deadline.While the lack of deadline and the weight of the responsibility have raised skepticism about the ultimate outcome of the initiative, members of the task force said they...
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BRAC Bank's Astha App secures milestone of 700k subscriber base
BRAC Bank's smart banking app, Astha, achieved a 700,000 customer base, demonstrating the app's popularity among customers.The digital banking app has become an essential daily banking platform, providing 24/7 transaction convenience, according to a press statement by the bank sent on Wednesday.The mobile app crossed Tk 1,250 billion monthly earlier...
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Google's Nobel prize winners stir debate over AI research
LONDON, Oct 10 (Reuters): The award this week of Nobel prizes in chemistry and physics to a small number of artificial intelligence pioneers affiliated with Google has stirred debate over the company's research dominance and how breakthroughs in computer science ought to be recognised.Google has been at the forefront of...
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MTB PARTNERS WITH MANU FARMS TO FINANCE POULTRY FARMERS
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Manu Farms to provide financial support to poultry farmers registered on the 'Poultry Manager' app. The signing ceremony was held at the corporate head office of the bank. Md. Khalid Mahmood Khan, AMD & chief business officer...
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EBL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH T360 TOURS AND TRAVELS
Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) will facilitate the payment of fees by the vendors of T 360 Tours and Travels. M. Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking of EBL, and Fahim Shariar Ratul, managing partner and CEO of T360 Tours and Travels, signed an agreement...
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