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ICCB hails Bangladesh-Japan EPA as 'defining moment'

The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) represents a "defining moment" in the nation's trade diplomacy and a strategic blueprint for economic transformation, according to the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB).In its editorial of the latest News Bulletin for the January-March 2026 quarter, the ICCB highlighted the agreement--...

Businesses call for removing trade, investment bottlenecks

Japanese and Bangladeshi business leaders have demanded removing various bottlenecks in trade and investment, including policy inconsistency and irrational tariffs, to take forward the economic partnership agreement (EPA) signed between the two nations after seven years of efforts.They have also put forward some recommendations to make it effective by ratification...

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Monday in New York

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Monday in New York City. Stocks opened up mixed as investors continue to monitor the U.S. war with Iran after an escalation over the weekend due to the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. —...

Govt simplifies industrial gas distribution to boost efficiency

FE ReportThe government has simplified the industrial gas distribution system, allowing factories within the same premises and ownership to transfer unused gas load with approval from the relevant gas company's managing director or regional head, aiming to improve service amid rising demand.The Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Division on Monday...

Midland Bank signs MoU with Axentec to adopt tier-4 cloud technology

Midland Bank signs MoU with Axentec to adopt tier-4 cloud technologyMidland Bank PLC has signed an MoU with Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata, to adopt advanced cloud technology for its data center management and computing needs. The signing ceremony was held at the head office of Midland Bank...

Premier Bank holds town hall meeting -

Premier Bank holds town hall meeting As part of its ongoing "Deposit and Recovery Month 2026", the Premier Bank PLC held a town hall meeting recently at the Krishibid Institution in Dhaka. Md. Monzur Mofiz, Managing Director of the bank, attended the event as the chief guest. Deputy Managing Directors...