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BIDA, MoC, ILO, UNDP ink letter of intent to promote trade, investment

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Ministry of Commerce (MoC), International Labour Organization (ILO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) inked a Letter of Intent (LoI) on Wednesday for promoting trade and investment for sustainable and inclusive growth, reports BSS.Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of BIDA; Mahbubur Rahman,...

Union Bank holds Board Meeting--

Union Bank holds Board MeetingThe 26th Board Meeting of the newly formed Board of the Directors of Union Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office in Dhaka on Wednesday. Chairman of the bank Md. Fariduddin Ahmed presided over the meeting. Chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee Md....

Krishi Bank holds lottery draw of 'Remittance Festival 2025'

Krishi Bank holds lottery draw of 'Remittance Festival 2025' Bangladesh Krishi Bank successfully conducted lottery draw of the second phase of the 'Remittance Festival 2025' on the occasion of Eid-ul Fitar at the bank's boardroom on Tuesday. Managing Director of the bank Sanchia Binte Ali was present at the event....

China University team visits BARI

A delegation from the College of International Education, Northwest A&F University (NWAFU), China, visited Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) on Wednesday.BARI scientists and officers welcomed the China delegation. BARI Director General Dr. Md. Abdullah Yousuf Akhond gave a welcome address at the DG's conference room. Senior Scientific Officer (Director General's...

Finnish cos eye collaboration with Bashundhara

FE Report Finnish companies are keen to expand businesses with Bashundhara Group focusing on engineering, technology, energy and sustainable development, says the envoy of the North European country."Bashundhara Group already has cooperation with a number of Finnish companies, which we are eager to expand," said Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta during a...

Amari Dhaka to celebrate Pahela Baishakh with traditional events

Amari Dhaka has announced its plans for celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year, with a range of activities reflecting the rich traditions of the Bengali culture.The hotel will host a variety of events, including a bioscope show, fortune teller, Dhak Dhol performances, and other cultural...

Why banks are wary of special fund for capital market

A majority of the country's 52 local banks have not shown much interest in creating the special fund that the central bank introduced in 2020 for secondary market investment without the need to keep provision for unrealized losses. While the major reason was the volatility of the market over the...

Market regulator wants ACC to deal with scam-hit Kattali Textile

The securities regulator has found that Kattali Textile misappropriated at least Tk 250.4 million of its 2018 IPO proceeds. Now, it has decided to hand over the matter to the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) for action.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)...

BRAC BANK HOSTS INDOOR GAMES TOURNAMENT FOR CO-WORKERS

BRAC BANK HOSTS INDOOR GAMES TOURNAMENT FOR CO-WORKERSBRAC Bank recently organised an indoor game tournament to promote wellness and strengthen team spirit among co-workers. The event featured a variety of competitive games, including carrom, table tennis, chess, and badminton, with both singles, doubles and mixed-doubles formats for male and female...

MTB FOUNDATION CELEBRATES WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY 2025

MTB FOUNDATION CELEBRATES WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY 2025MTB Foundation in partnership with PFDA - Vocational Training Centre Trust (PFDA-VTC) recently celebrated the World Autism Awareness Day 2025 with the theme 'Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN SDGs' by unveiling the training module developed for teachers, parents, caregivers and students with Autism...

Global bond rout starting to sound market alarm bells

SINGAPORE, LONDON April 9 (Reuters): US Treasuries, the bedrock of the global financial system, were hit by fresh selling pressure on Wednesday in a sign that investors were dumping their safest assets as turmoil unleashed by US tariffs prompts forced selling and a dash for cash.The dollar, also a traditional...