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97pc global fashion brands fail to pay workers a living wage: Study

About 97 per cent of major global fashion brands, including H&M, Inditex, Mango, Gap, Nike, and Primark, were found to pay less than a living wage to their supply chain workers, despite differences in their levels of transparency and public commitment, according to a German study.The United States leads the...

Reliance on spot LNG imports set to shrink in ‘26

Bangladesh will cease importing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market for the remainder of 2025, as the government plans to meet all remaining demand through long-term supply contracts. The country has already purchased its final spot cargo for delivery in late December, a senior Petrobangla official told The...

Bangladesh, Germany, EU team up to launch agrivoltaics pilot project

Bangladesh on Wednesday launched its first structured Agrivoltaics Pilot Project alongside the establishment of the national working group on agrivoltaics and floating solar, marking an important step in promoting innovative renewable energy solutions that make efficient use of limited land resources.The event titled "Sun, Soil, and Sustainability: Kick-off of Agrivoltaics...

UCB will provide small loans at low interest rate

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the 'Digital Nano Loan' refinance scheme.Under the agreement, UCB will utilize Bangladesh Bank's refinance facility to disburse Digital Nano Loan at lower interest rate through a technology-driven process, creating new opportunities for people who remain outside...

5m DPS accounts open in banks and financial institutions thru bKash app

Customers have opened over 5 million DPS (deposit pension scheme) accounts in four commercial banks and a financial institution through the bKash app in just four years since the launch of the service.From the bKash app, customers can start saving in banks and financial institutions with just Tk 250 anytime...

Jamuna Bank arranges Financial Literacy Programme for school students

Jamuna Bank PLC has recently organised Financial Literacy Programme for the students of Naohata Girls High School at its auditorium in Paba Upazila, Rajshahi. Executive Vice President & Head of Banking Operation Division of Jamuna Bank Abdus Sobhan was present as the chief guest while Head Teacher and President of...