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Banks must strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity

Bangladesh's banking sector must urgently strengthen cybersecurity, IT governance, and rural digital access to ensure safe and efficient financial services in an increasingly digitised environment, experts have said.The recommendations came during a high-level review workshop titled "IT Operations of Banks", held Wednesday at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM)...

Third submarine cable project cost soars to Tk 12.85b

The government has approved a substantial cost escalation for Bangladesh's third submarine cable project, aiming to enhance the country's international telecommunication infrastructure.Under the latest revision, the total cost of the project titled "Expansion of Bangladesh's International Telecommunication System through Installation of the Third Submarine Cable (Proposed 2nd Revised)" has been...

Malaysia to issue multiple entry visas for BD workers

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul has said Malaysian government would issue multiple entry visas for the Bangladeshi workers from now on, reports BSS. "I've good news for brothers and sisters, who are in Malaysia as workers...We have been officially confirmed that the workers will get multiple...

WB VP lauds reform drive, reaffirms support for BD

World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt has praised Bangladesh's interim government for taking up critical reforms aimed at strengthening economic resilience and enhancing transparency in public institutions.During his first official visit on Wednesday since assuming the role, Mr Zutt reaffirmed the World Bank's commitment to supporting...

First 'BEAR' Conference kicks off in city

The country's largest-ever science and technology-based summit - the 'BEAR' (biotechnology, electronics, artificial intelligence, and robotics) Conference and the Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 - kicked off at the National Science and Technology Complex in the capital's Agargaon area on Wednesday.The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, EDGE Project, and...

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb inaugurated 'July Corner' at ICT Tower

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and ICT Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb inaugurated 'July Corner' at the ICT Tower in the capital on Wednesday. — PID

BANK ASIA SIGNS MOU WITH NATIONAL PENSION AUTHORITY

Bank Asia PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Pension Authority (NPA) to support the implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme. As part of this partnership, Bank Asia will facilitate seamless registration, contribution collection, and real-time digital integration for pension subscribers. Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder,...

NRB BANK SIGNS MOU WITH NATIONAL PENSION AUTHORITY

The National Pension Authority (NPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NRB Bank PLC in the conference room of the Finance Division, Ministry of Finance, recently to further accelerate the implementation of the Universal Pension Scheme. Dr. Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Secretary of the Finance Division, was present as...