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Set up reform panel to tackle over-regulation, red tape

A government taskforce has suggested creating a Regulatory Reform Commission (RRC) to address the pervasive issues of over-regulation and red tape in the bureaucracy, governance, businesses and tax regime, reports BSS."Over-regulation and bureaucratic red tape hindering business growth and foreign investment. To address the pervasive issue a Regulatory Reform Commission...

IFIC BANK HOSTS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2025

IFIC BANK HOSTS ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2025IFIC Bank PLC hosted its Annual Business Conference 2025 on Saturday at the Multipurpose Hall of IFIC Tower in Dhaka. Managing Director of the bank Syed Mansur Mustafa presided over the conference, themed 'Together Towards Excellence', while Chairman of the bank Md Mehmood Husain...

MetLife cleared Tk 28.95b in insurance claims last year

FE REPORTMetLife Bangladesh settled Tk 28.95 billion in insurance benefits and claims in 2024, covering loss of lives and medical needs.MetLife Bangladesh CEO Ala Ahmad said, "The most important part of a customer's insurance journey is receiving claims. We've relentlessly worked to improve our efficiency in settling claims quickly, adapting...

RUPALI BANK DISTRIBUTES BLANKETS IN NARAYANGANJ

RUPALI BANK DISTRIBUTES BLANKETS IN NARAYANGANJ Rupali Bank PLC has distributed blankets among helpless and destitute people at Bhulta in Rupganj, Narayanganj, on Friday. Managing Director Kazi Md Wahidul Islam handed over the blankets to the cold-affected people on Masumabad playground. His mother Kazi Mahfuja Akter was also present at...

Union Bank gets new DMD -

Mohammad Iqbal, a veteran banker with 28 years of experience, has recently joined Shari'ah-based Union Bank PLC as its Deputy Managing Director, says a statement. Mohammad IqbalMr Iqbal brings extensive expertise from his tenure at Agrani Bank, Mutual Trust Bank, Midland Bank and Citizens Bank.Before joining Union Bank, Mr....

SBI holds 'Annual Risk Conference'

State Bank of India, Bangladesh Operations, organised its 'Annual Risk Conference-2025' at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday with a view to raising risk awareness among the staffs to promote a proactive risk management culture. ANM Moinul Kabir, Director of Department of Off-Site Supervision (Division-2) at Bangladesh Bank, was present...