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Large bank borrowing may hurt pvt investment: ICAB

The government's plan to borrow Tk 1120 billion from the banking system to finance the proposed FY2026-27 budget deficit may reduce the availability of credit to the private sector and adversely affect investment, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has warned.Speaking at a press conference titled "Chartered Accountants'...

Gold prices rise by Tk 6,590 per bhori

FE REPORTThe prices of gold at the local market have increased after four consecutive reductions, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 6,590 per bhori.Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) in a press release issued on Saturday said following the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold now stands at...

FBCCI lauds budget, stresses effective implementation

Country's apex trade body has welcomed the proposed national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27, describing it as a "pragmatic and implementable" plan that prioritises economic stability, investment, employment and social justice. However, The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) cautioned that achieving the ambitious targets will...

United Finance honoured with Certificate of Appreciation from BB-

United Finance honoured with Certificate of Appreciation from BBUnited Finance PLC has received a Certificate of Appreciation from Bangladesh Bank in recognition of its valuable contribution as a Participating Financial Institution under the Supporting Post-COVID-19 Small-Scale Employment Creation Project (SPCSSECP), implemented with support from the Asian Development Bank. The certificate...

Karmasangsthan Bank Inaugurates 290th branch in Mymensingh-

Karmasangsthan Bank Inaugurates 290th branch in MymensinghKarmasangsthan Bank inaugurated its 290th branch in Dhobaura Upazila, Mymensingh on Saturday. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Bijon Kanti Sarkar, who attended the event as the chief guest, inaugurated the branch. The event was presided over by Dr. A.F.M. Matiur Rahman, Chairman of...

Standard Islami Bank holds its executive committee meeting-

Standard Islami Bank holds its executive committee meetingThe 150th meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office in Dhaka recently. Chairman of the committee Ferdous Ali Khan presided over the meeting which was attended by members...

SMEs seek bonded warehouse access to boost export competitiveness

Bangladesh's manufacturing SMEs face severe institutional barriers, notably exclusionary bonded warehouse policies, which severely limit their global export competitiveness despite contributing significantly to the national economy, experts said at an event on Saturday.Considering this, they called for comprehensive structural reforms, targeted financial support, and the development of shared infrastructure to...

PM's special assistant on health visits JMI Industrial Park

PM's special assistant on health visits JMI Industrial ParkPrime Minister's Special Assistant on Health Dr. SM Ziauddin Hyder visited JMI Industrial Park owned by JMI Group, one of the country's leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing companies. While visiting the industrial park in the Vitikandi area, Gazaria Upazila, Munshiganj recently,...

BGMEA welcomes budget, urges more support for RMG sector

FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has welcomed the proposed FY2026-27 budget as welfare-oriented and business-friendly, while calling for additional policy support to help the ready-made garment (RMG) sector overcome mounting challenges.In a statement issued on Saturday, the apparel exporters' body said the budget contains several reform...