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BB mulls allowing new digital banks to open

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has put on agenda for its next board meeting to be held on August 27 the topic of issuing new digital bank licenses, reports UNB.The move comes amidst internal opposition to issuing new digital bank licenses and uncertainties lingering over digital bank licenses granted in 2023, an...

3-day Bangla Med Expo 2025 kicks off in Dhaka

A three-day Bangla Med Expo-2025 kicked off on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), offering a global platform to showcase the latest medical equipment and healthcare innovations, reports UNB.Bringing together more than 120 exhibitors representing over 400 brands from 10+ countries, the expo is expected to attract more...

Swiss exports fall before huge US tariff

ZURICH, Aug 21 (AFP): Swiss global exports fell in July but those to the United States rose slightly before President Donald Trump imposed huge tariffs on the Alpine country, official figures showed Thursday.Exports, the wealthy country's economic engine, fell 2.7 per cent last month, dragged down by a 6.8-per cent...

Shimanto Bank inks deal with ABC Real Estate

Shimanto Bank signed an MoU with ABC Real Estate at the Head office of ABC Real Estate recently. Under the MoU, the customers of ABC Real Estate will get preferential interest rate and loan processing fee when they avail Shimanto Bank's Home Loan "ShimantoNibash". The MoU was signed by Md...

NRBC Bank holds 12th AGM

The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NRBC Bank PLC was held at Kurmitola Golf Club in the city on Thursday. Independent Director and Chairman of the bank Ali Hossain Prodhania presided over the meeting. Muhammad Emdad Ullah, Independent Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Nurul Haque, Independent Director...

United Finance honours women entrepreneurs for repayment records

United Finance PLC has celebrated the achievements of women entrepreneurs recognised for their exemplary repayment track records under Bangladesh Bank's refinancing scheme. At a recent ceremony held at the company's head office, Najmul Hasan, Chairman of United Finance PLC, and Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Managing Director, presented the honorees with special...

India passes bill to ban money-based online games, app shutdowns loom

BENGALURU, Aug 21 (Reuters): India's parliament on Thursday passed a bill to ban online games played with money in a move that threatens the survival of the popular fantasy gaming sector, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government flagged the high risk of financial harm.The sudden ban has shocked an industry...

Russia interested in joint energy projects with India, Lavrov says

MOSCOW, Aug 21 (Reuters): Russia and India have achieved good results in energy cooperation and Moscow is interested in working on joint energy projects with New Delhi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Indian counterpart in Moscow on Thursday.Moscow and New Delhi have talked up their "strategic partnership" since...

Walmart hikes annual forecast as low price focus draws shoppers

NEW YORK, Aug 21 (Reuters): Walmart on Thursday raised its fiscal year sales and profit forecast, driven by strong demand from shoppers across all income levels, who have turned to the world's largest retailer as they worry about rising costs.Walmart's results show it has continued to benefit from growing price...