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Mutual fund industry struggles as investor confidence wanes

Mutual fund (MF) investors are in a tight corner as almost all the listed funds witnessed significant price erosion in 2024, reflecting the broader downtrend in the stock market.Except for one, all closed-end mutual funds saw price drops ranging from 5 per cent to 50 per cent year-on-year. Reliance One...

Mutual Trust Bank partners with Hult Prize 2025

Mutual Trust Bank partners with Hult Prize 2025 Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has announced its partnership as the title sponsor of Hult Prize 2025 at the Asian University for Women (AUW). This collaboration highlights MTB's commitment to empowering young leaders, fostering innovation, and supporting sustainable development through impactful initiatives....

DSE rebalances key indices

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has conducted annual and semi-annual rebalancing of several key indices, including the DSEX, DS30, and DSMEX, with new companies being added and others excluded based on established criteria.The rebalanced indices will come into effect on January 19, according to a statement of the Dhaka bourse....

Oxfam launches Development Media Forum

Oxfam on Sunday launched 'Development Media Forum' aiming to foster inclusive journalism and advance development by enhancing connections, expanding access to information, and strengthening international networks. The forum was inaugurated at an event held in a city hotel organised by Oxfam in Bangladesh where Interim Government's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam,...

BRAC BANK WINS TOP TEN REMITTANCE AWARD

BRAC BANK WINS TOP TEN REMITTANCE AWARDBRAC Bank was awarded the 'Top Ten Remittance Award' at the World Conference Series 2025. Dr Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, handed over the award to Md Shaheen Iqbal, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Treasury and FIs at BRAC Bank, at...

EXIM BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

EXIM BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE EXIM Bank held its Annual Business Development Conference 2025 on Saturday. Chairman of the bank Md Nazrul Islam Swapan was present as the chief guest while Managing Director (Current Charge) Md Akhter Hossain presided over the conference held at the Exim Bank Head...

STANDARD BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

STANDARD BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCEWith the slogan -- 'Year of Consolidation: Build Future Together', Standard Bank PLC held its Annual Business Conference-2025 at a city hotel on Saturday. Chairman of the bank Mohammed Abdul Aziz inaugurated the event as the chief guest while Vice Chairman AKM Abdul Alim was...

PRAAVA HEALTH HOSTS SPECIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FEST

PRAAVA HEALTH HOSTS SPECIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FESTIn collaboration with Rupayan Uttara City, Praava Health organised a special Community Health Fest on January 10-11. The event was held to raise health awareness at the community level. The event featured free consultations from Praava's experienced doctors and specialists. In addition, there were...

ONE BANK OPENS SHAHAPUR SUB-BRANCH

ONE BANK OPENS SHAHAPUR SUB-BRANCH ONE Bank PLC has opened Shahapur Sub-Branch under its Chatkhil Branch at Shahapur Bazar, Chatkhil, Noakhali, recently. Md. Zahidul Islam, Executive Vice President & In-charge Operations Division, Mohammad Shahid Ul Haque, Executive Vice President & Head of Retail Banking Division, and Kazi Md Forkan, Vice...

Shahjalal Islami Bank Executive Committee chair, vice-chair re-elected

Akkas Uddin Mollah has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the Executive Committee of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC at its 389th meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 8. At the same meeting, Fakir Akhtaruzzaman was re-elected as vice-chairman of the Executive Committee, says a statement. Akkas Uddin...

THE PREMIER BANK PLC. HOLDS BUSINESS CONFERENCE-2025

THE PREMIER BANK PLC. HOLDS BUSINESS CONFERENCE-2025Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal, Chairman, Board of Directors of The Premier Bank PLC, joins virtually 'The Business Conference-2025' as Chief Guest on Sunday. Managing Director & CEO Mohammad Abu Jafar presided over the event.

26,935 tonnes of Indian rice arrive at Ctg port

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 12 (UNB): Another consignment of 26, 935 tonnes of Indian rice arrived at the country's premier seaport Chattogram on Sunday morning.This is the second consignment of rice from India after the interim government took over the power in August last year.The Panama flag carrying 'MV SDR Universe' loaded...

IFIC Bank is actively distributing blankets nationwide as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

IFIC Bank is actively distributing blankets nationwide as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to support underprivileged and cold-affected communities. Throughout the Bengali month of Poush, more than 1,400 branches and sub-branches are directly distributing blankets, while collaborating with government and non-government organizations.

Walton provides up to 50pc discount on computer items

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has announced 50% special discounts on the purchase of its desktops, laptops, all-in-one PCs, tablets, printers, monitors and speakers along with other computer items and accessories, says a press release.The benefits are being provided on the occasion of the new year under 'Walton Computer 50% Mega...