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Weak markets to worsen job losses after merger, liquidation

The merger and liquidation of financial institutions are set to cost hundreds of jobs, while weakened money and capital markets leave little scope for new employment to replace those lost.Although the central bank has assured that there will be no job cuts arising directly from the merger of five troubled...

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MERCANTILE BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS SUMMIT

MERCANTILE BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS SUMMITThe Annual Business Summit-2026 of Mercantile Bank was held at the Pan Pacific Sonargoan, Dhaka on Saturday. Md. Anwarul Haque, chairman of the board of directors, was the chief guest of the programme, which was held with the theme: 'Redefined Growth with Compliance, Quality &...

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SBAC BANK, MAY INTERNATIONAL INK DEAL FOR CONTAINER TRACKING

SBAC BANK, MAY INTERNATIONAL INK DEAL FOR CONTAINER TRACKINGSBAC Bank has signed an agreement with MAY International Trade Services Limited recently to get support with information rendering services for international container tracking and vessel screening system. SM Mainul Kabir, managing director & CEO of SBAC Bank, and Syed Aminul Kabir,...

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SOUTHEAST BANK HOLDS ANNUAL AGENT BANKING CONFERENCE FOR DHAKA

SOUTHEAST BANK HOLDS ANNUAL AGENT BANKING CONFERENCE FOR DHAKASoutheast Bank successfully organised the "Annual Agent Banking Conference 2026" for its Dhaka zone recently. MA Kashem, chairman of Southeast Bank, graced the conference as the chief guest. Md. Khalid Mahmood Khan, managing director, Southeast Bank, attended as a special guest. All...

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SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCEShahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised its 'Annual Business Conference-2026' at a resort in Gazipur on Saturday. The conference was presided over by its Managing Director Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, while Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors Mohammed Younus was present as the chief guest. Directors...

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Taiwan aims to be strategic AI partner in US tariff deal

TAIPEI, Jan 16 (Reuters): Taiwan aims to become a close strategic partner with the United States in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) after striking a deal to cut tariffs and boost its investment in the country, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said on Friday.The administration of President Donald Trump has...

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