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NBR wants same fees for Bhutan's transit trial as Indian cargo

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has proposed applying same fees and charges that are levied on Indian cargo for Bhutan's first transit trial through Bangladesh, officials said.The revenue board this week sought opinion from the Finance Division on whether the fees and charges applicable to transit cargo of India...

IMF to probe 'NPL data concealment' in BD's banking sector

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to launch an investigation into the years-long concealment of a staggering volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh's banking sector, seeking to identify those responsible for the large-scale cover-up, reports UNB.The global lender is examining whether the secrecy surrounding the true extent of...

Draft of Bangladesh Telecommunications Ordinance published

The Posts and Telecommunications Division has unveiled the draft of the "Bangladesh Telecommunication Ordinance 2025" and invited feedback from stakeholders and the general public, reports BSS.The draft is now accessible on the division's official website for public review and comments, according to a press release issued on Wednesday by the...

Envoy promotes BD-Mexico trade

Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has emphasized strengthening economic and commercial linkages between Bangladesh and Mexico, highlighting opportunities in trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing during his recent official visit to Querétaro, reports BSS.The Ambassador undertook the visit from October 29-30, 2025, to attend the 31st Mexican International Trade...

BD firms ink $1.25b deal to expand US soy imports

Bangladesh's leading soy processors and feed importers have signed agreements worth over $1.25 billion to import US soybeans and soybean meal, aiming to boost the country's protein and feed industries while narrowing the trade gap with the United States, reports UNB.The deal, representing nearly 2.5 times the country's previous US...

NRBC Bank publishes Sustainability Report

NRBC Bank has published its first-ever Sustainability Report-2024 focusing on sustainable development, social responsibility and environmentally-friendly financing.The report, prepared in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, carries the theme "Inclusive Innovation, Green Tomorrow", says a press release.On Wednesday, the report was officially unveiled at the bank's head office...

Over 7.8m beneficiaries prefer Nagad in receiving govt allowances

Beneficiaries across the country have continued to choose Nagad, a digital financial service provider of Bangladesh Postal Department, in receiving various government allowances disbursed for the installment of fiscal year 2025-2026 - reflecting the growing public trust in this MFS platform's reliability and accessibility. Nagad has successfully disbursed approximately Tk...

IFIC Bank's Bandarban branch holds Youth Festival

The Bandarban branch of IFIC Bank PLC organised a Youth Festival at the auditorium of Bandarban Nursing College on Wednesday morning. Branch Manager Mohammad Rezaul Karim presided over the event while Nursing College Principal Rasheda Khanam was present as the chief guest. College instructor Md. Nasir Uddin and journalist Muhammad...

Community Bank signs strategic partnership with Holiday Inn

Community Bank has signed an agreement with Hotel Holiday Inn at the bank's head office in Dhaka recently. The signing ceremony was attended by Kimiwa Saddat, Managing Director (Current Charge) of Community Bank. Zahir Ahmed, Head of Cards, Community Bank, and Shahidus Sadeque, Director of Operations, Holiday Inn Dhaka City...