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Sugar prices up 5.25-10pc ahead of Ramadan

FE REPORTThe prices of sugar have already increased, although the holy month of Ramadan is still about one and a half months away.Sugar sold at Tk 100-110 a kg in the capital's markets on Sunday, up from Tk 95-100 seven days back.According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), sugar...

IFIC Bank promotes 74 officials in recognition of professional excellence

IFIC Bank promotes 74 officials in recognition of professional excellenceIFIC Bank PLC has promoted 74 officers across various levels in recognition of significant contributions to the bank's sustainable growth and continued progress. These promotions were granted as a mark of appreciation for the officers' professional competence, dedication, and sense of...

Food grain stocks hit 5-yr high, says food adviser

Bangladesh currently holds its highest level of public food grain stocks in the past five years, eliminating any immediate risk of food shortages, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said on Sunday.Briefing reporters at the Secretariat on the country's food stock situation, the adviser said the existing reserve position is highly...

Islami Bank MD receives 'Lifetime Excellence in Islamic Banking Leadership Award'

Islami Bank MD receives 'Lifetime Excellence in Islamic Banking Leadership Award'Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, achieved the 'Lifetime Excellence in Islamic Banking Leadership Award' at the 'Global NRB Awards-2025'. NRB World presented him with this award in recognition of his outstanding contribution and dynamic...

Customers win Nepal, Cox's Bazar tour thru travel payment with bKash

Six customers have won Nepal trip, Cox's Bazar tour and luxury hotel staycation by making highest amount of bKash payment on flight, bus ticket purchases and hotel bookings during October and November.Additionally, travellers received cashback, discounts, and coupons up to Tk 4,000 on bKash payments, reads a press release.Recently, a...

Dhaka-Manchester flights suspended

FE REPORTBiman Bangladesh Airlines has announced the suspension of its Dhaka-Manchester-Dhaka flights from February 1 this year, citing an aircraft shortage and the need to deploy planes for Hajj operations.The decision was taken by the airline's board of directors after reviewing several operational considerations, according to a press release issued...

Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Novoair Limited

Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Novoair LimitedShimanto Bank PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Novoair Limited at the bank's head office. Under this agreement, all debit and credit cardholders of Shimanto Bank will be entitled to enjoy special facilities when receiving services from Novoair Limited. The...

NBR launches Security Operations Center to strengthen cybersecurity

FE Report As part of implementing the cybersecurity policies and compliance guidelines issued by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has established a Security Operations Center (SOC) to strengthen the security of the ASYCUDA infrastructure and other sensitive information assets. The SOC formally commenced...