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Govt raises BKB's capital base to Tk 15.5b to bolster its balance sheet

The government has increased the paid-up capital of the state-owned Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) to Tk 15.5 billion to strengthen the bank's balance sheet.The increase was materialised through conversion of the previously reserved recapitalization worth Tk 6.50-billion into permanent paid-up capital. The Financial Institutions Division (FID) issued a circular to...

Bangladesh eyes greater Filipino investment

Bangladesh has underscored prospects for greater Filipino investment in emerging sectors and reiterated its aspiration to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN during the 3rd Bangladesh-Philippines Foreign Policy Consultations (FPC) held in Manila on Monday, reports BSS.The consultations, held after a six-year gap, were co-chaired by Dr. Md. Nazrul...

Bangladesh, Japan hold human resource seminar in Tokyo

Tokyo, Nov 4 (UNB) - A seminar on human resources between Bangladesh and Japan was held in Tokyo on Monday when 13 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements were signed between Bangladeshi manpower sending agencies and Japanese recruitment firms.Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo arranged the seminar titled "A highly promising source...

Probe report in BB reserve heist case Dec 8

A Dhaka court on Tuesday set December 8 to submit a probe report in the case lodged over Bangladesh Bank reserve heist, reports BSS.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain set the new date as the investigation agency Criminal Investigation Department (CID) failed to submit the report on Tuesday.According to...

Shahjalal Islami Bank provides Tk 1m to Rahima & Arifa Khatun Mohila Madrasha

As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has provided financial assistance of Tk 1 million for the construction of a fifth-floor building of Rahima & Arifa Khatun Mohila Madrasha & Orphanage at Chakpanchpara area under Trishal Upazila of Mymensingh. Head of Public Relations Division and...

ONE Bank arranges training on prevention of money laundering

ONE Bank organised a daylong training on "Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism" for the executives & officers of branches & sub-branches of Rajshahi Zone at a hotel in bogura recently. Md. Shakhawat Hossain, Executive Director, Bangladesh Bank, Bogura Office inaugurated the event as the chief guest....

Biggest emitter, record renewables: China's climate scorecard

BANGKOK, Nov 4 (AFP): China is the world's biggest emitter of planet-warning greenhouse gases but is also installing more renewable energy sources and putting more electric vehicles on its roads than any other country.Ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, here is a look at China's climate commitments:China emits...

Submit promotion applications of 'Tax Inspector' by Nov 10: NBR

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has asked to submit promotion applications for "Tax Inspector" posts from the qualified candidates by November 10, reports BSS.A letter, signed by NBR Second Secretary Nurunnahar Sifa, confirmed on Tuesday.Instructions have been given to all Tax Commissioners and Director General of the department across...