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Stocks hit two-month high as national election approaches

The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded strongly from the previous week's losses, hitting a two-month high, driven by renewed buying interest in undervalued blue-chip stocks ahead of national election.Market analysts attributed the rally to a broad-based price surge across major sectors, as opportunistic investors returned to...

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NRBC Bank to boost CMSME financing and expand digital services

NRBC Bank plans to boost financing in the CMSME sector while expanding its digital channels, including an app called 'Planet', to deliver financial services to unbanked and underbanked populations across the country, the bank's top policymaker has said."Our medium-term objectives are focused on increasing CMSME financing and enhancing digital channels...

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MTB INTRODUCES 'CEO CONNECT'

Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has introduced a new internal engagement initiative titled 'CEO Connect' to strengthen open dialogue and closer leadership engagement. This initiative aims to provide selected employees with a unique opportunity to interact directly with the Managing Director & CEO in an engaging, approachable and inclusive setting...

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Global equity fund inflows slow on geopolitical uncertainties

Investments in global equity funds shrank in the week to January 21 as US President Donald Trump's threats of reigniting a trade dispute with Europe over Greenland curbed investor appetite, reports Reuters.According to LSEG data, investors bought global equity funds worth a net $9.19 billion during the week - a...

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