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Reforms for ourselves, not for lenders: Finance Adviser

The ongoing financial sector reforms in Bangladesh are being driven by national interest, not dictated by global lenders, said Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday."These reforms are taking place out of our own need, for our own benefit," he told a summit of accounting and auditing professionals in Dhaka....

Take advantage of BD infrastructure

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offers Bhutan the advantage of all available infrastructural facilities in various sectors of Bangladesh, saying that significant opportunities remain for expanding bilateral collaboration.He conveyed the offer through the newly appointed Ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh, Dasho Karma Hamu Dorjee, when she called on him at...

Thailand Week 2025 kicks off today

The 20th edition of Thailand Week is set to kick off in Dhaka today (Thursday), marking a significant milestone in the vibrant economic and cultural relationship between Thailand and Bangladesh.Organised by the Office of Commercial Affairs, Royal Thai Embassy, the three-day event will be held from 10:00am to 8:00pm daily...

China committed to boosting trade, investment ties with Bangladesh

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen has reaffirmed China's commitment to increasing trade and investment in Bangladesh, stating that support for the country's development will remain steady regardless of its political leadership."China will continue to support Bangladesh's sustainable development and the improvement of people's livelihoods, no matter who is in power," he...

Summit LNG appoints new MD & CEO

Summit has appointed Md Sayedul Alam as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Summit LNG Terminal Co. (Pvt.) Ltd, says a statement.Summit LNG (SLNG) is Bangladesh's second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU), with a capacity to regasify 500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmcfd)...

StanChart appoints new CFO

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed Idrissa Kamara as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), says a statement.With over three decades of experience as a finance and enterprise leader, Mr. Idrissa brings deep expertise and a proven track record across diverse geographies. He began his journey with Standard Chartered in Sierra Leone in...

Islami Bank tops agent banking with Tk 200b in deposits

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has set a new milestone in the country's agent banking sector by surpassing Tk 200 billion in deposit collection through its agent banking services. This amount accounts for nearly 42 per cent of the total deposits in the agent banking channel nationwide, making it the highest...

Pathao Pay launched

Pathao, the largest digital platform in the country, has launched Pathao Pay, a next-generation digital wallet designed to redefine how users transact, access, and manage money in their everyday lives. Under the bold new tagline, 'Your YOUniverse, Your Way', Pathao Pay brings together innovation, security, and lifestyle, marking a major...