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Banking on banks: Govt's habitual fix leaves capital market waiting

Rather than strengthening the capital market, the government is playing its habitual game of relying on banks for business financing.This is evident in the central bank's latest decision to expand the single borrower exposure limit from 15 per cent to 25 per cent of a bank's capital.The suspension of the...

Women on boards necessary for strong corporate governance: Seminar

Speakers at a seminar insisted on building a strong network and database of qualified female professionals to help listed companies appoint competent women to board positions and strengthen corporate governance."The companies with diverse leadership structures are generally better positioned to ensure accountability, professionalism and effective decision-making," said Nuzhat Anwar, managing...

MTB FOUNDATION FLAGS-OFF 'SULTANA'S DREAM UNBOUND' HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION -

MTB FOUNDATION FLAGS-OFF 'SULTANA'S DREAM UNBOUND' HIMALAYAN EXPEDITION MTB Foundation, as part of its project titled 'Climbing for Climate, Building for Communities - A Climate Resilience Initiative of MTB Foundation' recently organised a flag-off ceremony for a pioneering Bangladeshi mountaineer, Yasmin Lisa, as she embarks on her high-altitude 'Sultana's Dream...

BSEC clarifies who can subscribe to, trade SME shares

The securities regulator issued a fresh directive on Tuesday clarifying the participation rules for the stock exchange's SME platform. It defined the investment threshold for individual retail investors looking to subscribe to new primary SME issues.According to the new order, any individual investor (natural person), whether a resident or non-resident...

MERCANTILE BANK ORGANISES RBS WORKSHOP---

MERCANTILE BANK ORGANISES RBS WORKSHOPMercantile Bank Training Institute recently organised a comprehensive workshop on "Awareness and Capacity Building for RBS (Risk-Based Supervision) Implementation" with the aim of strengthening participants' understanding of effective risk management and supervisory practices in the banking sector. The programme was graced by the bank's Deputy Managing...

BRAC BANK TO PLANT 25,000 TREES MARKING 25TH ANNIVERSARY---

BRAC BANK TO PLANT 25,000 TREES MARKING 25TH ANNIVERSARYTo mark its 25th anniversary, BRAC Bank will plant 25,000 trees nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability through corporate social responsibility. BRAC Bank estimates the trees will sequester approximately 500 tonnes of CO2 over the next decade, helping to offset emissions...

Stock exchange to stay shut May 25-31 for Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) will remain closed from May 25 to 31 in observance of Eid-ul-Azha holidays following the government's declaration of May 25 as an additional public holiday, the bourses said in a press release on Tuesday, reports UNB.The government's order extends the Eid-ul-Azha...

JANATA BANK HOLDS INNOVATION EXHIBITION--

JANATA BANK HOLDS INNOVATION EXHIBITIONJanata Bank PLC held an innovation exhibition and selection of the best innovative initiatives for 2025-26 at the head office of the bank on Tuesday. The event was chaired by the bank's Managing Director Md Mazibur Rahman. Chairman of the bank Md Fazlur Rahman attended the...

UNITED FINANCE HOLDS 7TH EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

UNITED FINANCE HOLDS 7TH EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINGUnited Finance PLC held its 7th Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in a hybrid format on Sunday. Chairman of the company Najmul Hasan presided over the meeting attended by Acting Managing Director Mohammed Abul Ahsan and Acting Company Secretary Labiba Mahjabin along with members of...