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Bangladesh yet to tap small-order apparel shift as buyers favour China

Bangladesh is yet to take full advantage of global apparel buyers' shift towards small-quantity orders, as many still prefer China for its strong competitiveness and wide range of product variety, industry insiders said.Amid geopolitical and trade tensions, global buyers are diversifying sourcing destinations and placing smaller work orders to better...

Jamuna Bank signs MoU with BRHC and leading Chinese hospitals

Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a landmark tripartite MoU with the Belt & Road Healthcare Center (BRHC) and leading Chinese hospitals, including Shenzhen Hengsheng Hospital and Guangzhou Foshan Chancheng Hospital.Signed recently at the bank's head office in Gulshan-1, Dhaka, the agreement aims to improve access to world-class healthcare for Bangladeshi...

Trust Bank celebrates Pahela Baishakh to empower women entrepreneurs and investors

Trust Bank PLC hosted an exclusive, closed-door gathering on Wednesday to celebrate the Bengali New Year, Pahela Baishakh. The event, inspired by the spirit of renewal, brought together a distinguished group of investors and women entrepreneurs for an evening of cultural celebration and professional collaboration, says a press release.The gathering...

Govt waives import tax on electric school buses

FE REPORTThe government has waived all taxes on the import of electric school buses in a bid to make safer student transportation more affordable for educational institutions. The NBR issued a gazette notification on Thursday granting the tax exemption. Currently, importing a school bus requires paying around 61 per cent...

Abdullah Al-Mahmud re-elected Chairman of Crystal Insurance

Abdullah Al-Mahmud Abdullah Al-Mahmud (Mahin) has been re-elected as Chairman of Crystal Insurance PLC in its 115th Board of Directors meeting held on Tuesday.With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Mahmud is a prominent figure in Bangladesh's industrial sector, says a press release. He is the founder of...

Midland Bank and Sonic (Bangladesh) Ltd sign MoU -

Midland Bank and Sonic (Bangladesh) Ltd sign MoU Midland Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sonic (Bangladesh) Ltd on Wednesday to provide advanced cash management solutions for efficient financial operations. Imtiaz U. Ahmed, Managing Director & CEO of Midland Bank, and Su Yongbao, Director of Sonic (Bangladesh)...

JCI Dhaka West holds chain handover ceremony -

JCI Dhaka West holds chain handover ceremony Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka West has formally handed over leadership for 2026 through its traditional chain handover ceremony. 2025 Local President Sujaur Rahman Emon handed over the presidential chain to 2026 Local President Subah Afrin at Gulshan Club in the capital on...