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Global and local challenges weigh heavily on RMG export

The export performance of the readymade garment (RMG) sector, the country's largest foreign currency earner, has been severely affected by multiple factors, including new US tariffs, a sluggish global economy, and local challenges in securing complex, small-sized orders, industry insiders say.They also point to political uncertainty and election-related concerns as...

BTRC to hold public hearing on telecom services on Nov 25

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on November 25 will hold a public hearing to receive opinions, complaints, questions and recommendations from consumers, service providers, professionals and other stakeholders regarding the performance of telecommunication services and the regulatory authority itself.According to a public notice issued by the BTRC, the hearing...

ACC to sue 5 recruiting agencies over Tk 3.14b embezzlement

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file cases against five more recruiting agencies and 26 individuals on charges of embezzling and laundering Tk 3.14 billion in the name of sending workers to Malaysia.Md Akhter Hossain, Director General (Prevention) of the ACC, told reporters on Thursday that the agencies had...

Bank deposits mark second-highest growth in 18 months

Bank deposits in Bangladesh surged by 9.98 per cent year-on-year (YoY) at the end of September 2025, achieving the second-highest growth rate recorded over the past 18 months.This strong performance signals a steady return of public confidence in the banking sector following months of stagnation, reports BSS.The impressive September figure...

'GP Shield' introduced for safer digital experiences

Grameenphone, the country's leading telecommunication services provider, has launched 'GP Shield', a next-generation, Cisco-powered DNS-layer security solution designed to protect customers from rising online threats such as malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks. As digital adoption accelerates across Bangladesh, individuals and businesses are increasingly exposed to harmful links, data-theft attempts, and...

25th AGM of ICB Securities Trading Company held

The 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of ICB Securities Trading Company Limited (ISTCL) was held at the head office of the company in Kakrail, Dhaka on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Md. Nurul Huda, Deputy Managing Director of holding company, ICB and also Chairman of the Board of...

Midland Bank holds seminar on financial literacy at JU

Midland Bank PLC. in collaboration with Communic-IBA of Jahangirnagar University (JU) has recently organised a seminar on financial literacy at the Senate Hall of Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, attended the event as the chief guest while Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director & CEO of Midland...

EBL arranges seminar to enhance financial literacy at IUB

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has recently organised a seminar titled "EBL Campus Connect: Inspiring New Generation in Banking" at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Professor Daniel W. Lund, Pro-Vice Chancellor of IUB, Md. Aminul Islam, Senior Lecturer and Club Coordinator of the IUB E-Business Club, Sarmin Atik, Executive Vice President and...