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Govt focuses on CMSMEs to drive jobs, growth: Titumir

Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) are likely to be designated as a priority sector in the upcoming national budget for FY'27, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Planning Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said on Wednesday.Referring to the election manifesto of the ruling BNP, he said...

Ex-GP staff stage demo for realising long-pending dues

More than 400 former employees of Grameenphone (GP) staged a peaceful demonstration outside its headquarters in the capital on Wednesday, demanding the settlement of their long-pending dues.The protest comes in the wake of a recent visit by the global CEO of Telenor Group, with demonstrators expressing frustration over the nonpayment...

Apollo Hospitals Chennai opens information centre in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 15: Apollo Hospitals Chennai has officially inaugurated the Apollo Hospitals Information Centre in Jamal Khan area recently.The centre will provide medical information and support to patients in Chattogram.The inaugural event was attended by chief guests Dr. Ilan Kumaran (Regional CEO, Tamil Nadu) and Naveen V, CEO, Apollo Hospitals,...

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast on Mideast war

WASHINGTON, United States, April 14 (AFP) : The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection Tuesday, warning that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East -- as the conflict roils commodity markets and sparks higher prices.The global economy is set to grow by...

BRAC Bank teams up with SME Foundation to provide easy loans

BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with the SME Foundation to provide accessible, affordable financing to grassroots cottage, micro and small enterprises, with a particular focus on women-led businesses. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO of BRAC Bank, and Anwar Hossain Chowdhury, Managing Director of SME Foundation,...

UCB-SME Foundation agreement to provide 8 pc interest loans for small industries

United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC has partnered with the SME Foundation at a city hotel recently. Under this participation agreement, CMSME entrepreneurs will be able to access loans at a competitive 8 per cent interest rate. Anwar Hossain Chowdhury, MD of the SME Foundation, and Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, MD and...

SBAC Bank's deposits exceed Tk 110 billion

SBAC Bank PLC has exceeded the milestone of BDT 110 billion in deposits, achieving a growth of 15 per cent last year. Engineer Md. Moklesur Rahman, Chairman of SBAC Bank, cut a cake to celebrate the achievement at its head office recently. S. M. Mainul Kabir, Managing Director and CEO;...

Meghna Bank, Queens Nursing College sign strategic alliance

Meghna Bank PLC has entered into a strategic alliance with Queens Nursing College recently, marking a significant step forward in advancing digital financial services in the education sector. Under this agreement, Meghna Bank will facilitate the collection of tuition fees, admission fees, examination fees, and other related payments through its...