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Chinese tech, fuel crisis give impetus to e-bike market

Improved Chinese technologies coupled with recent energy supply disruption have given an impetus to Bangladesh's electric bike sector, with manufacturers offering durable batteries at competitive prices.The sector insiders say the electric two-wheeler is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by affordability, convenience, and shifting consumer sentiment amid volatility in global energy markets.The...

BB mandates 'Bangla QR' for all digital payments

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made it mandatory for all banks and payment service providers to adopt a single, interoperable QR code system -- 'Bangla QR' -- across all merchant points by June 30, in a major push to streamline and secure the country's digital payment ecosystem.In a circular issued on...

CCCI election postponed again

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 02: The election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the country's oldest trade organisation, scheduled for April 4, has been postponed again, leaving the body without elected leadership since the July uprising 2024.The decision was announced at a press release signed by Joint Secretary of...

2 families become debt-free with support from Guardian Life

Guardian Life Insurance Limited, in collaboration with Friends in Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB), organised a claim settlement ceremony under its life insurance coverage for loan beneficiaries.Under this arrangement, members who take loans from FIVDB are automatically covered under life insurance protection. In the unfortunate event that a borrower passes away...

Tarakeshwar appointed as Global Head of Standard Chartered Foundation

Standard Chartered Foundation (the Foundation) announces Nalini Tarakeshwar as Global Head, Standard Chartered Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy.The appointment was made as the Foundation scales its ambition to facilitate access to quality jobs and opportunities for young people in response to the growing youth employability gap, which increased to 12.4 per...

Solar power can fast-track BD beyond fossil fuels: Report

Countries like Bangladesh can achieve faster, cheaper, and more secure development by bypassing fossil fuels and accelerating toward solar, batteries, and electrification, according to a new analysis by Ember in partnership with the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers.The report, "The Electric Fast-Track for Emerging Markets," highlights a major...

NRBC Bank celebrates 13th anniversary

NRBC Bank PLC has celebrated its 13 years of its journey at a ceremony held at the bank's head office on Thursday. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, Chairman of NRBC Bank, was present as the chief guest. The event organised under the slogan "Lighting Trust Across the Nation," was attended by...

Sammilito Islami Bank launches CASA Campaign

First Security Islami Bank PLC under Sammilito Islami Bank PLC began a month-long campaign, Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) Campaign-2026, on Wednesday. Md. Sawkatul Alam, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC and Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank inaugurated the campaign as the chief guest at the...