Starlink can redefine internet connectivity in BD: Experts
Bangladesh could transform internet connectivity with non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) networks like Starlink, driving up education, economy and social inclusion through high-speed, low-latency access, said technology experts.They said Starlink's internet download speeds range from 25 to 220 Mbps, with most users experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps, while upload speeds typically...
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BB eases loan rescheduling policy for raw jute exporters
Bangladesh Bank has eased the loan rescheduling policy for raw jute exporters for the next two years, reports UNB.The central bank on Sunday in a circular stated that raw jute exporters can reschedule loans with a 2 per cent down payment of their outstanding loans. The loan outstanding will be...
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Commerce ministry reconstitutes Working Group to boost trade with Russia and East Europe
The Ministry of Commerce has reconstituted its Working Group (WG) to expand trade and commerce, with a focus on securing duty-free market access to Russia and tapping into the potential of exports to East European markets, officials said.In a notification issued on February 12, the ministry said the 11-member group...
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COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON HOSTS ANNUAL STAFF CONFERENCE
Commercial Bank of Ceylon (CBC) PLC, Bangladesh Operations, held its Annual Staff Conference in the presence of their visiting Global Managing Director, Sanath Manatunge, on Saturday at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bangladesh Operations Najith Meewanage, the Management Team and all staff...
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FSIB CUMILLA ZONE HOLDS BUSINESS REVIEW MEETING
First Security Islami Bank PLC, Cumilla Zone, organised a 'Business Review Meeting' at a hotel in Feni on Friday. Abu Reza Md. Yeahia, Managing Director (Current Charge) of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Md. Sirajul Islam, Deputy Managing Director, Mizanur Rahman, Head of Investment Monitoring & Recovery...
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EXIM Bank holds Special Business Development Meeting for Cumilla Region
EXIM Bank held 'Special Business Development Meeting 2025' for Cumilla Region recently. Additional Managing Director Abdul Aziz (Zumma) was present as the chief guest while Regional Manager of Cumilla Region Mohammad Maqsudul Islam presided over the meeting held at BARD in Cumilla. Deputy Managing Directors Md. Zoshim Uddin Bhuiyan and...
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ONE BANK TO SET UP ATM/CRM BOOTHS AT METRORAIL STATIONS
ONE Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited recently at the Metrorail Bhaban, Diabari Depot, in Dhaka to set up ATM/CRM booths at the Metrorail stations. The ATM/CRM facilities will provide secure and efficient banking services. Mohammad Abdur Rouf, Managing Director of DMTCL, and Shabbir...
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