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BGMEA, RSC at odds over expansion

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) are at odds over the latter's plan to expand monitoring of labour rights issues in the country's readymade garment (RMG) factories.On Sunday, the BGMEA issued a circular advising its members not to respond to any RSC...

Govt to buy rice for Tk 50 per kg during Aman season

After achieving a record procurement in the last Boro season, the government has decided to buy 0.7 million tonnes of rice and paddy from the local sources during the upcoming Aman harvesting season.It plans to collect 0.6 million tonnes of parboiled rice at Tk 50 per kg, 50,000 tonnes of...

Swiss business leaders' trip helped thaw in US trade relations

ZURICH, Nov 09 (Reuters): Switzerland could be close to winning a respite from the 39 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on imports of its goods, newspaper Blick reported on Sunday, after a visit by business leaders to US President Donald Trump helped thaw relations.A letter of intent...

MTB Foundation observes White Cane Safety Day-

MTB Foundation, in partnership with Centre for Services and Information on Disability (CSID), recently observed the 'White Cane Safety Day 2025', celebrating this year's theme -- 'Vision beyond sight: Celebrating independence, resilience, and recognising achievements of the blind' -- to raise awareness about the importance of the white cane as...

Tariff weaponisation poses grave threat to Bangladesh, experts warn

Bangladesh faces an increasingly precarious trade environment as global tariff regimes grow more volatile and geopolitics reshapes global supply chains, economists and policy analysts warned at a seminar in Dhaka on Sunday. Speaking at the event, titled "Navigating Geopolitical Dynamics: Towards a Korea-Bangladesh Future Partnership" and organised by the Embassy...

Biban Forum 2025 concludes with over $10b in agreements

RIYADH, Nov 09 (Arab News): The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, or Monsha'at, concluded the Biban Forum 2025, held over four days under the theme "Global Destination for Opportunities." The forum attracted more than 100,000 visitors and generated agreements exceeding SR38 billion ($10 billion). On the first day, 21...

PRIME BANK WINS 'FINTECH INNOVATION OF THE YEAR' AWARD

Prime Bank PLC won the 'Fintech Innovation of the Year-Bank' award in recognition of launching Bangladesh's first Sign Language Call Service in the banking industry. The award was presented at the 3rd Bangladesh Fintech Award 2025 ceremony held at a city hotel on Saturday. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Ahsan H...

BANK ASIA WINS FINTECH INNOVATION AWARD

Bank Asia PLC won the 'FinTech Innovation of the Year' award in the 'Financial Inclusion' category at the 3rd Bangladesh FinTech Award 2025 ceremony, earning national recognition for its micro merchant initiative. The award was presented at a ceremony organised by the Bangladesh Brand Forum at a city hotel on...

UNITED FINANCE WINS FINTECH AWARD

United Finance PLC won the 3rd Bangladesh Fintech Award in the 'Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI)' category for its groundbreaking innovation -- United Finance Mobile App (UMA). Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director of United Finance, received the award from Hassan O. Rashid, Chief Executive Officer of Prime Bank, at the award...

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed presides over a meeting

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed presides over a meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee at the secretariat in Dhaka on Sunday. Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder was also present. — PID

JANATA BANK HOLDS BRANCH MANAGERS' CONFERENCE IN CUMILLA

Janata Bank PLC held a Branch Managers' Conference under its Cumilla Division at a local auditorium in Cumilla on Sunday. Chairman of the bank Md. Fazlur Rahman was present as the chief guest and Managing Director Md Mazibur Rahman as a special guest, while Deputy Managing Director Md. Nazrul Islam...

AGRANI BANK HOLDS MANAGERS' CONFERENCE IN FARIDPUR

Agrani Bank PLC held a Managers' Conference in Faridpur on Saturday to review the progress of its 100-day special action plan. The bank's Managing Director, Md. Anwarul Islam, was present as the chief guest. He emphasized the need for loan recovery, reduction in expected credit loss, disbursement of CMSME loans,...

CELEBRATION OF NEW REGISTERED NAME

Asia Pacific General Insurance Company Ltd. has changed its name to Asia Pacific General Insurance PLC. The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) recently approved the company's new name and issued a registration certificate under this name. The company's Chairman, Aftab ul Islam, inaugurated the new name in a ceremony...