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Pvt investment falls to decade-low 22.03pc of GDP in FY25

The country's private sector investment is facing mounting challenges, with the ratio falling to a decade-low 22.03 per cent of GDP in FY2025, amid political uncertainty, rising lending rates, currency depreciation, and policy inconsistencies, said the business leaders and policy researchers.To tackle the hurdles, they suggested improving law and order,...

A delegation of the World Bank meets Finance Minister

A delegation of the World Bank meets Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at his ministry on Monday. — PID

AMTOB seeks priority allocation of fuel, power for telecom sector

The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has requested the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to ensure priority allocation of fuel and electricity for the telecom sector amid concern over supply constraints.In a letter addressed to the BTRC chairman, the industry body said recent fuel rationalisation measures adopted...

UNDP pledges support to boost BD's trade capacity

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged support to strengthen Bangladesh's international trade capabilities, with a focus on human resource development as the country approaches its graduation from least developed country (LDC) status. The commitment came during a meeting between UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh Stefan Liller and Commerce...

SBL, LightCastle team up to boost startup ecosystem

Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), a state-owned venture capital company under the ICT Division, and LightCastle Partners, a management consulting firm, have joined hands to strengthen local startup ecosystem.They will jointly work to enhance Bangladesh's rapidly evolving start-ups by generating data-driven ecosystem insights, promoting investment opportunities, and facilitating stronger connections between...

EPB to keep Textile Division open on Mar 17, 18, 19

The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has decided to keep its Textile Division open during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to ensure uninterrupted services for the apparel sector.In response to a request from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), it will keep the division open to facilitate export-oriented activities during the festival.The...

ICMAB delegation calls on Bangladesh Bank governor

A delegation from the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), led by its President Md. Kausar Alam, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman at the central bank's headquarters in Dhaka on Sunday. The delegation includes Monjur Md. Shaiful Azam, Secretary, ICMAB; Dr....

Community Bank signs syndication agreement to arrange Tk 6,500m for spinning mills

Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed syndication agreements with R.A. Spinning Mills Ltd and Outpace Spinning Mills Ltd to arrange Tk 6,500 million through a syndicated financing structure. Under the arrangement, Community Bank Bangladesh, through its structured finance unit of the corporate banking division, will act as the facility arrange....

Metro Mart opens new outlet in Uttara

A new outlet of Metro Mart, one of Bangladesh's leading superstore chains and a concern of Akij Venture Group, has recently been inaugurated in Sector 9 of the upscale Uttara area in Dhaka. Syed Joynul Abedin, Chief Executive Officer of Akij Venture Limited, opened it by cutting a ribbon at...

Shimanto Bank celebrates International Women's Day 2026

Shimanto Bank has recently arranged a programme with the motto "Right. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls" marking International Women's Day 2026. Md. Nurul Azim, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Senior Management Team members of the bank and female officers of...

DBL LIFESTYLES OPENS MULTI-BRAND STORE IN CTG

DBL Lifestyles Limited, the retail powerhouse of DBL Group, has opened a premium multi-brand store at Ispahani Centre, Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram, bringing together three of the world's most iconic names -- Adidas, Nike, and Levi's. The store was inaugurated on Sunday. From DBL Group, Chairman Abdul Wahed, Managing Director M....

Meghna Bank inaugurates wheelchair service at Kamalapur Railway Station

Meghna Bank PLC has recently launched a wheelchair service at Kamalapur Railway Station to provide services for passengers with physical disabilities. Md. Sadiqur Rahman, Additional Managing Director of Meghna Bank, formally handed over the wheelchairs to Shuboktagin, General Manager (East), Bangladesh Railway, CRB Chottogram. This initiative is expected to make...