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

Argentine investment in pharma sector sought

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Sunday sought Argentine investment in the country's pharmaceuticals sector for mutual benefits of the two countries. The development came during a bilateral meeting between DCCI President Ashraf Ahmed and the Ambassador of Argentina in Bangladesh, Marcelo Carlos Sesa, at the trade body's...

EBL introduces DPS product for kids

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched a new DPS product 'EBL Little Star', designed exclusively for the children under five. The new product proposition launched at the EBL Head Office in the city's Gulshan area on Sunday will offer families a savings scheme to secure future financial requirements for their...

Bangladesh receives $655m in remittances in nine days of Nov

Bangladesh received a total of $655 million in remittances through legal channels during the first nine days of November. The figure represents a daily average of $72.77 million as of November 9, according to data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday.An analysis of the central bank's data shows that,...

Midland Bank wins Visa's Payments Excellence Award

Midland Bank (MDB) has been honoured with a prestigious award at Visa's Payments Excellence Awards 2024, held as part of the 'Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2024' recently. The bank received the "Excellence in Consumer Cards-Prepaid" accolade. It reflects Midland Bank's commitment to advancing a cashless economy and delivering secure, seamless...

Islami Bank orientation programme for newly recruited security guards

Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organised a daylong orientation programme titled 'professional skill development, training & acquaintance' for newly recruited security guards on Sunday at the Islami Bank Tower. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.

Shahjalal Islami Bank’s Donation to Mabia-Nazir Foundation

As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC donated Tk 500,000 to Mabia-Nazir Foundation for renovation and reconstruction of housing affected by recent flood in Feni district. SEVP & Company Secretary of the bank Md Abul Bashar handed over the donation cheque to SM Humayun Patwari,...

MetLife recognises top agency forces

MetLife Bangladesh has recently recognised its 1,018 top performing Financial Associates, Unit Managers, and Branch Managers of 2023 at a ceremony titled "Award Night".The award recipients were recognised based on their exceptional business performance, use of digital technology, superior customer service, creation of employment opportunities, and notably, efforts made to...

Policy for traditional stone and sand extraction in focus

Speakers at a discussion have called for the immediate reopening of all stone quarries and sand fields in the Sylhet region, stressing the need for restoring the livelihoods for thousands of workers affected by the prolonged closure of these sites, reports UNB.The discussion, organised by Pathor Sramic Bachao Andolon, Sylhet,...

Needs of vulnerable must be at forefront of COP29

With urgent action needed to accelerate climate transition finance, the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) will convene several joint events in Baku, Azerbaijan, during the UNFCCC Climate Change Conference (COP29) to amplify the voices of those most vulnerable to climate change and spur greater international cooperation, reports UNB.Taking place at...

Software to streamline tracking of revenue cases

The government has launched the Smart Case Management System software to oversee and streamline the management of government-related cases in the High Court.At a review meeting held on October 28, chaired by Additional Secretary (Law) of the Cabinet Division, it was revealed that approximately 17,000 revenue-related cases were currently pending...