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LPG's green fuel status to attract more investment, says LOAB

LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB) on Saturday said the recognition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as green fuel will play a significant role in promoting cleaner energy usage, ensuring national energy security, and encouraging further investment in the sector, reports UNB."It will also contribute positively to achieving the...

AkijBashir Group launches 3-layer insulated cable

AkijBashir Group has officially entered the electrical wire and cable industry with the launch of its new brand, AkijBashir Cables, introducing Bangladesh's first three-layer insulated cable manufactured using advanced technology.The newly-launched cables feature pure copper build with three-layer insulation, designed to provide enhanced protection and heat resistance up to 105...

Global rice prices to stay weak in 2026 on surplus supplies

RAIPUR, India, Jan 10 (Reuters): Global rice prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2026, as major producers, including India, Thailand and Vietnam, compete to ship surplus supplies, prompting buyers to delay purchases, trade and industry officials said on Friday.Lower rice prices will benefit price-sensitive consumers in Africa and...

Jamuna Bank holds Annual Business Conference -

Jamuna Bank holds Annual Business Conference Jamuna Bank PLC has held its Annual Business Conference 2026 at a city hotel recently. Chairman of the bank Md. Belal Hossain was present as the chief guest, while Managing Director and CEO Mirza Elias Uddin Ahmed presided over the event. Chairman of the...

Uttara Motors launches Pulsar N series motorcycles

Uttara Motors Ltd, the sole distributor of Bajaj motorcycles in Bangladesh, has once again reinforced its leadership in the sports motorcycle segment with the inauguration of flagship pulsar experience centre "Pulsar Studio" alongside the launch of Bajaj Pulsar N series premium-N250 and N160 -at Uttara Centre on Eskaton Road, Dhaka,...

Islami Bank deposits hit Tk 1.83t

The total deposits of Islami Bank reached BDT 1.83 trillion as of December 31, 2025, marking a rise of over BDT 220 billion within a single year.Furthermore, deposits in the bank's agent banking sector now stand at BDT 220 billion, which is BDT 50 billion higher than the previous year,...

Trump calls for one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10pc

WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters): US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was calling for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting on January 20 but he did not provide details on how his plan will come to fruition or how he planned to make companies...