Finance News: Latest Financial News, Finance News today in Bangladesh

Tap indigenous resources for energy security: Experts

Experts and industry leaders at a roundtable discussion on Saturday urged the government to prioritise indigenous energy resources and sustainable policies to ensure national energy security and foster long-term industrial growth.According to them, reducing high import dependency and rationalising electricity prices are essential to overcome the energy trap currently threatening...

Political transition boosts Japanese investment confidence: JETRO

Japanese investors are showing renewed confidence in Bangladesh's economy following the peaceful political transition and installation of the new government, with several major Japanese corporations expanding operations and exploring fresh investment opportunities in the country, reports BSS."The formation of the new government on February 17 created a stable political environment...

PRIME BANK CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS ON PROTON VEHICLES-

PRIME BANK CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS ON PROTON VEHICLESPrime Bank PLC and RANCON Cars Limited have recently signed a strategic agreement whereby Prime Bank customers will enjoy attractive discounts on the purchase of various Proton vehicles from RANCON Cars. The agreement was formally signed by Mamur Ahmed, SEVP & Head...

EBL signs customer benefit agreement with Shanta Lifestyle

EBL signs customer benefit agreement with Shanta Lifestyle Priority customers of Eastern Bank will enjoy exclusive discounts on Kohler and Kale products offered by Shanta Lifestyle, a premium lifestyle brand in the country. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail and SME Banking of EBL and Jane Alam Romel,...

Poor logistics, weak coordination dent export competitiveness

Inadequate infrastructure and weak institutional coordination are undermining Bangladesh's export competitiveness, leaving the country lagging behind regional peers, experts said at a roundtable on Saturday.They pointed out that lengthy cargo clearance processes, high business costs and the absence of modern cold-chain logistics are stifling the country's trade ambitions.The Dhaka Chamber...

SBCCI holds 14th AGM-

SBCCI holds 14th AGMThe Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SBCCI) unveiled its flagship magazine Helvetic and held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel. The event was presided over by SBCCI President Abdur Rashid and honoured by Reto Renggli, Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh,...

Citizens Bank holds training on Preparation of Credit Proposal -

Citizens Bank holds training on Preparation of Credit Proposal Citizens Bank organised a training programme on "Preparation of Credit Proposal & Documentation" at its Training Academy recently. Md. Abdul Latif, Deputy Managing Director of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest and made valuable speech on different aspects...

Rangpur farmers dump potatoes as prices crash below cost

RANGPUR, May 9 (UNB)-For potato farmers in Rangpur a bumper harvest has turned into a season of despair, as falling prices and lack of storage capacities compel many to throw away their produce.Farmers say it costs about Tk 18 to produce one kilogram of potato while they are being forced...