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Release outstanding instalments by 15th Ramadan: BKMEA

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) on Tuesday requested the interim government to release the outstanding instalments of cash incentives, totalling Tk 70 billion, by 15 Ramadan.The trade body for the knitwear sub-sector emphasised that any further delay in the release of instalments could lead to serious disruptions, particularly...

Two units resume power generation, one still out of service

DINAJPUR, Mar 4 (UNB): Two units of Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant have resumed electricity generation, contributing 240-250 megawatts daily to the national grid.The plant, with a total capacity of 525 megawatts in its three units, had been out of service due to mechanical faults. Although the two units are now...

bKash gets 12 accolades at 'Digital Marketing Award 2024'

bKash, the leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider in the country, bagged 12 awards at the Digital Marketing Award 2024. Of these, bKash secured 7 awards directly, while its partner organisations won the remaining accolades. The awards included 3 silver and 9 bronze awards, says a statement.The awards were presented...

Mercantile Bank holds training on 'Customer Service'-

Mercantile Bank Training Institute organised a training on 'Customer Service and Compliant Management: Bangladesh Bank Guidelines' recently. Officers from various branches across the country participated in the programme. Mati Ul Hasan, Managing Director of the bank, inaugurated the training. Ashim Kumar Saha, DMD & Head of ICCD, and Muhammad Khorshed...

FIRST SECURITY ISLAMI BANK LAUNCHES 'REMITTANCE CAMPAIGN'

First Security Islami Bank launched its month-long 'Remittance Campaign' at its head office on Monday. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank, inaugurated the campaign as the chief guest. Abu Reza Md. Yeahia, Managing Director (Current Charge), presided over the event. Deputy Managing Directors Md Masudur Rahman Shah and Md....

UCB marks Financial Literacy Day 2025

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), a leading financial institution, has celebrated Financial Literacy Day 2025 under the theme 'Financial literacy ensures a secure future'. On the occasion, a discussion was held on Monday, at the bank's head office. UCB's Additional Managing Director Nabil Mustafizur Rahman spoke at the event. Senior...

AB BANK HOSTS 'CLIENT APPRECIATION' PROGRAMME

AB Bank PLC organised a 'Client Appreciation' programme at all the branches of the bank across the country throughout February. The initiative aimed to honour and express gratitude to the bank's valued clients. Senior Management Team members attended the events. At the conclusion of the programme, honorary crests were presented...

Trump triggers trade war with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%, sparking trade wars that could slam economic growth and lift prices for Americans still smarting from years of...