BB raises limit for digital services to Tk 2,000
Bangladesh Bank has increased the monthly spending limit for mobile subscribers purchasing digital products and services through direct operator billing (DOB) from Tk 600 to Tk 2,000, aiming to expand access to digital services and boost the country's digital economy.In a circular issued on February 03, the central bank said...
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EBL to continue partnership with SOS Children's Villages
Building on the success of its 2025 collaboration, Eastern Bank Limited PLC (EBL) has expressed its intent to continue supporting SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh in 2026, focusing on youth skill development and clean water access for vulnerable communities.The renewed partnership will strengthen two flagship initiatives: the Vocational Renewal Project and...
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China's trade with other APEC economies exceeds 125 tn yuan in 5 yrs
GUANGZHOU, Feb. 4 (Xinhua): Trade between China and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) totaled 125.49 trillion yuan (about 18.05 trillion U.S. dollars), which was up 39.4 percent from the previous five years, official data showed on Wednesday.The figure for 2025 alone came...
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Nagad wallets can now receive remittances thru National Bank
Nagad, the mobile financial service of the Bangladesh Postal Department, and National Bank PLC have jointly introduced a new, convenient channel for expatriates' families to receive remittances in Bangladesh.Under this initiative, customers sending remittances through National Bank can now have the money delivered directly to their beneficiaries' Nagad mobile wallets,...
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AB Bank signs MoU with Ramada by Windham Cox's Bazar
AB Bank PLC has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ramada by Wyndham Cox's Bazar. Under the MoU, AB Bank cardholders will enjoy 50 per cent discount on room rents during the tourist season, 60 per cent discount in off-season, 50 per cent on the banquet hall and 10...
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Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs agreement with Nagorik Specialized Hospital
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nagorik Specialized Hospital. Under this agreement, the use of the bank's modern network will facilitate hospital's bill collection and financial management. Besides, all officers, employees, and cardholders of Al-Arafah Islami Bank will enjoy exclusive benefits and discounts at...
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US seeks critical minerals trading bloc with allies
Washington, Feb 5 (AP): The United States has announced plans to form a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners, aiming to reduce dependence on China and secure stable supplies of key materials used in products ranging from smartphones to fighter jets.Vice President JD Vance said the past...
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US households become increasingly strained in diverging economy
HYATTSVILLE, United States, Feb 5 (AFP): Around the crack of dawn, a line begins forming at a strip mall in Hyattsville, Maryland, as residents ranging from students to delivery workers and federal contractors wait to sign up for food assistance. "Right now, it's a lot -- paying rent, buying food,"...
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