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Purchase body approves import of fertiliser, expansion of highway

The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) on Tuesday approved several major proposals including the import of fertiliser under government-to-government (G2G) agreements and the expansion of a key highway, reports UNB.Chaired by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, the committee reviewed proposals placed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the...

Indian HC hosts 'Startup Connect' with leading Bangladeshi startups

The High Commission of India recently hosted "Startup Connect"-an event bringing together over 30 leading Bangladeshi startup founders and ecosystem leaders over a networking session and providing them with an opportunity to connect with peers to explore new partnerships."Startup Connect" underscored the remarkable growth in the startup ecosystem in India...

DCCI delegation leaves for Australia

A nine-member business delegation of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) left Dhaka on Tuesday for Australia to take part in the Australia-Bangladesh Business Expo 2025.The two-day event beginning today is being organised by the Australia-Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF), DCCI at the Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC) in Sydney, said...

Standard Bank signs deal with BB to promote financial inclusion

Standard Bank PLC has entered into a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the Financial Inclusion Credit Guarantee Scheme (FICGS).On behalf of their organisation Muhammad Nazmul Haque, Director of the Credit Guarantee Department (CGD) of Bangladesh Bank, and Md. Khirkil Nowaz, Executive Vice President and Head of SME & Retail...

IPDC Finance partners with Anwar Landmark to provide home loan benefits

IPDC Finance PLC and Anwar Landmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide enhanced home loan facilities for apartment buyers.The partnership is designed to make home ownership more accessible and convenient for clients of Anwar Landmark, with a package of tailored financial benefits, says a press release.Under this...

Tech-based initiatives needed to boost remittance inflow

Officials of different banks and Money Transfer Operators have underscored the need for next-generation technology-based initiatives and implementing a coordinated service approach across the entire remittance ecosystem to boost remittance inflow, as expatriates prioritise low-cost, secure, and instant remittance transfer to their families in Bangladesh. They came up with the...

Customs houses to remain open during Durga Puja holidays

The operations of the countrywide customs houses will remain open on a limited scale today (Wednesday) during the holidays centring on Durga Puja festival.The move is aimed to ensure uninterrupted trade flow despite the two-day public holiday from October 1 to 2, marking the biggest religious festival of the Hindu...

440th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank held

The 440th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC. was held at the bank's head office on Tuesday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar presided over the meeting where business performance of the bank was reviewed and several policy decisions were taken. Directors of the bank Md. Shahin...