Islamic banks post double-digit asset, investment growth in 2025
Islamic banks saw steady growth in deposits, investments and assets in December 2025, though external trade transactions and CSR spending showed mixed trends.According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), deposits mobilised by the Islamic banking system rose to Tk 4.76 trillion in December 2025 from Tk 4.36 trillion...
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Chief Representative of the JICA Bangladesh Office ICHIGUCHI
Chief Representative of the JICA Bangladesh Office ICHIGUCHI Tomohide meets Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at his office in the city on Tuesday. — PID
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Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport announces premium Ramadan partnership with BRAC Bank
Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport announces premium Ramadan partnership with BRAC Bank Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport, one of IHG's flagship properties in Bangladesh, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC Bank. Following the agreement, led by Md Mahiul Islam, BRAC Bank Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail...
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Win gold necklace by sending remittance thru Nagad
Nagad, one of the country's leading mobile financial service providers, has launched an exciting new campaign for expatriate Bangladeshis.By sending remittances to their loved ones' Nagad wallets, expatriates could win a one-and-a-half bhori gold necklace, says a press release.
Titled "Har Na Mana Har", the campaign officially began on 18...
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Two-year bond yield dips below BB policy rate
FE REPORT The yield on two-year treasury bonds fell below the central bank's policy rate on Tuesday, as banks parked excess liquidity in government securities amid subdued private sector credit demand.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) came down to 9.74...
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Export of green veg to ME halted
Our CorrespondentCHATTOGRAM, Mar 03: The export of vegetables from Bangladesh, particularly Chattogram, to the countries of the Middle East has been stopped suddenly due to suspension of flights triggered by the escalating Iran-Israel-US conflict.Exporters and shipping agents warn that prolonged instability could soon disrupt garment shipments and push up global...
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Islamic banking expanding rapidly, says State Minister for CHT Affairs
Barrister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, MP, Minister of State for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, has said that Islamic banking is experiencing rapid growth globally.It is playing a unique role in the socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Bangladesh also, he said, adding that the current government is steadfast in its...
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AB Bank hosts iftar mahfil for journos-
AB Bank hosts iftar mahfil for journosAB Bank PLC has recently hosted an iftar mahfil to honour the media personnel of the country. The event was organised for the 10th time to recognize the courageous and objective role of the journalists. At the event, AB Bank acting Managing Director and...
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12-kg LPG cylinder price fixed at Tk 1,341
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has fixed the price of a 12-kilogram (kg) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder at Tk 1,341,reports BSS. "From 6:00 pm on March 2, a 12 kg LPG cylinder will be sold at Tk 1,341 at the retail level across the country," said a BERC...
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Gold price rises again by Tk 3,324 per bhori in BD
Gold prices have increased again in the country with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Tuesday.Following the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 277,428 per bhori, according to a notification issued...
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