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BEZA focuses on developing five economic zones to attract $5.5b in investments

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) will prioritise time-bound development of five government-managed economic zones (EZs) over the next two years, aiming to ensure desired industrialisation in the country, its Executive Chairman said on Tuesday."We are officially announcing that we would prioritise development of five EZs in a focused way," Chowdhury...

bKash expands microfinance payment services

Six more leading microfinance institutions (MFI) have signed agreements with bKash to use installment payment services of bKash for their savings and loan schemes. The new partnerships will allow 0.7 million members of these MFIs to make their payments via the bKash app's 'Microfinance' payment option, says a statement.The MFIs...

MIDLAND BANK AND GRAMEEN DIGITAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS SIGN MOU

Midland Bank PLC, a prominent Bank, and Grameen Digital Healthcare Solutions, a leading provider of innovative digital healthcare services named 'Shukhee', have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve healthcare access and delivery in underserved communities. Dr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui, CEO, Grameen Digital Healthcare, Mohammad Solaimun Rasel, CTO, Grameen...

IBTRA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME BEGINS

Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) inaugurated the 161st internship programme on Tuesday. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director of the bank, presided over the event while KM Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon, deputy managing director &...

Garment tech trade show begins in city today

The 22nd edition of Garment Technology Bangladesh (GTB 2025), the largest garment technology trade show in Bangladesh, will open today (Wednesday) along with the 14th edition of the garment accessories & packaging tradeshow, GAP Expo 2025.The four-day trade show will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the...

Benapole Customs moves to stop tax evasion

Benapole Customs House has formed an Investigation, Research and Management (IRM) unit to play an effective role in preserving and securing revenue.Benapole Customs Commissioner issued an office order in this regard on Monday. IRM officers will be considered to be on duty for 24 hours, reports UNB.The IRM will uncover...