Date prices drop amid huge import
Consumers have expressed satisfaction as the prices of dates have dropped ahead of Ramadan, thanks to a surge in imports that has double the supply compared to the market demand.On Saturday, the lowest price for dates in Dhaka was Tk 250 per kg, while mid-range varieties were selling for Tk...
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Sonali Bangladesh UK Ltd pays £2m in dividend
In continuation of its remarkable financial performance in recent years, the Sonali Bangladesh UK Limited (SBUK) earned a handsome amount in pre-tax profit of £8.0 million in 2023.SBUK has paid dividend amounting £2.0 million to its two shareholders -- Ministry of Finance and Sonali Bank -- recently in proportion to...
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Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Prime College of Nursing, Dhaka, at the bank's
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Prime College of Nursing, Dhaka, at the bank's corporate office recently to provide seamless banking services under its specialiSed segment 'Primeacademia'. Under Primeacademia, Prime Bank will offer a range of benefits, including fee collection, student-friendly loan facilities, payroll banking, advance salary drawing,...
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IMF, Ukraine agreement on $400m loan review
WASHINGTON, March 1 (AFP): The International Monetary Fund and Ukraine reached an agreement Friday on a loan program review that will unlock around $400 million in much-needed funds more than three years after Russia's invasion.The deal was announced during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to meet Donald Trump in Washington.
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REDX hosts merchant meetup to empower women entrepreneurs
ShopUp's logistics arm, REDX, recently organised a merchant meetup titled 'Accelerating Action in a Business Environment' to inspire and equip women entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies necessary to overcome challenges and scale their businesses effectively.The event brought together leading women-led businesses and industry experts for a dynamic discussion on...
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