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Cases against 48,000 withdrawn as govt upholds labour rights

Cases against 48,000 workers have been withdrawn, which were previously filed by factory owners, said Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (Retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hussain on Thursday.Speaking at a forum on labour rights, he highlighted the government's efforts to reform labour laws and implement stricter measures to improve workers'...

ADB gives $100m loan to support CMSMEs

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh on Thursday signed a $100 million loan agreement to support cottage, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (CMSMEs) located outside the Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas.The ADB's assistance will facilitate access of the CMSMEs to medium and long-term credits.Economic Relations Division...

VEON, Banglalink again seek to launch digital banking service

VEON and its Bangladeshi arm Banglalink have renewed their campaign to enter Bangladesh's nascent digital banking space, submitting a detailed expression of interest to Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur. According to a formal letter, which was obtained by The Financial Express, the expression of interest was routed through...

BRAC Bank cardholders to get privileges at Thai Express, Saffron Dine

BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with two premier fine dining destinations, Thai Express and Saffron Dine, to offer exclusive privileges to its cardholders.As part of this partnership, all BRAC Bank debit and credit cardholders will receive a flat 15% discount on all food items at both restaurants, enhancing...

Meghna Bank appoints new DMD

Momtazul Karim N Ahmed has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Meghna Bank PLC recently, says a press statement. Mr Ahmed is an eminently seasoned banker with over 19 years of experience in banking industry covering both local and multinational banks. In the professional journey, Mr. Ahmed...

Shimanto Bank launches Bangla QR code service

Shimanto Bank has launched the Bangla QR Code service recently. Bangla QR is a QR code-based payment system developed to simplify digital payments. Customers of Shimanto Bank can now easily make purchases by using the Bangla QR code through the CONNECT Internet Banking App. By utilising this service, customers can...

NBR sets up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set up e-Return Help Desks in all tax zones across the country to facilitate smooth and hassle-free submission of online income tax returns by taxpayers, reports UNB.Earlier on August 4, 2025, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed formally inaugurated the e-Return submission system for...