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Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon attends Global Conference

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon attends Global Conference on AI Leadership and Flagship Prestige Award-2026 at a city hotel on Saturday. — Focus Bangla

DCCI urges strategic roadmap

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has called for a strategic roadmap to strengthen the country's chemical backward linkage industry, citing the significant growth potential of the sector. Referring to the local chemical market that exceeds US$ 6 billion, the trade body said heavy dependence on imports, inadequate...

Experts urge economy-first foreign policy

Bangladesh should pursue a foreign policy guided primarily by economic interests as intensifying global power rivalry reshapes regional dynamics, experts said at a webinar on Saturday.They felt that balanced diplomacy needed to safeguard the country's long-term development.The webinar participants also stressed the need for a balanced diplomatic approach to strengthen...

Dhaka Bank hosts Celebration Night and Gala Dinner-

Dhaka Bank hosts Celebration Night and Gala DinnerDhaka Bank PLC has hosted a Celebration Night and Gala Dinner recently to commemorate the successful conclusion of Smile Asia's 8th International Friendship Medical Mission in Dhaka as a part of its CSR Program where 100 children received free cleft lip surgeries. The...

NCC Bank, PKSF sign agreement to expand financing for micro enterprises

NCC Bank, PKSF sign agreement to expand financing for micro enterprisesNCC Bank and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) have recently signed an agreement under the Credit Enhancement Scheme (CES) for the fiscal year 2026-27. Under the agreement, NCC Bank will extend loan facilities to PKSF's enlisted partner organisations with guarantee support...

AKS achieves Guinness World Records recognition for BD

AKS sets a new global benchmark for the steel industry. The achievement has earned AKS official recognition from Guinness World Records as the record holder for "Most Steel Rebars Produced in One Minute."This achievement reinforces AKS's position as a global leader in steel manufacturing while showcasing Bangladesh's growing industrial capability,...

Prime Bank concludes Entrepreneurship Development Training Program in Natore-

Prime Bank concludes Entrepreneurship Development Training Program in NatorePrime Bank PLC has concluded its month-long Entrepreneurship Development Training Program under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) in Natore. A total of 25 aspiring entrepreneurs took part in the training. The closing ceremony held recently was presided over...

SBAC Bank holds Business Development Conference

SBAC Bank holds Business Development Conference SBAC Bank PLC arranged half-yearly Business Development Conference 2026 at a city hotel on Saturday. Engineer Md. Moklesur Rahman, Chairman of SBAC Bank, was present as the chief guest, while S.M. Mainul Kabir, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, presided over the conference....

bKash wins SDG awards for sustainable finance and community development

bKash has won awards in two categories at the 'SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026' for its significant contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.This year, in the fourth edition of this award, organised by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, bKash was honoured as the 'Winner' in both the 'Most Sustainable...

MetLife settles Tk 13.84b claims in first six months of 2026

MetLife Bangladesh has settled Tk 13.84 billion claims in the first six months of 2026. This amount includes the money customers receive as insurance benefits and claims for loss of life and medical needs, says a press release.MetLife Bangladesh's Chief Executive Officer, Ala Ahmad, said, "The claims amount settled in...