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Indo-Pak tensions may impact FDI in Bangladesh

Professor Dr Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow of the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has expressed concern over inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh due to the current tension between India and Pakistan. If a war breaks out, India's military spending will rise, potentially affecting Bangladesh's existing trade and...

Reconditioned car traders urge tax reforms to make imports affordable

Reconditioned car traders on Saturday urged the government to rationalise taxes on imported vehicles to make them more affordable for consumers.At a press conference, the Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) called for a series of policy changes, including lowering customs duties on hybrid cars, exempting microbuses from...

Rupali Bank honoured at 'Trade with TCB' programme

State-owned Rupali Bank PLC has been honoured at a programme titled 'Trade with TCB' in recognition of its support and service in the activities of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin handed over a honorary crest to Md. Moinuddin Masud, General Manager of the bank's...

IFIC 'EcoSolve’ awards presented to students

IFIC Bank has honoured the winners of the 'EcoSolve' essay competition, an initiative designed to encourage innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges among the younger generation. The competition aimed to foster awareness among students across the country about environmental issues in their surroundings and inspire them to propose practical,...

ONE Bank opens 113th branch in Chandpur

ONE Bank opens 113th branch in ChandpurONE Bank PLC opened its 113th branch in Chandpur on Thursday. KH. Rashed Akhtar Zaman, Senior Executive Vice President & Head of Branch Distribution of ONE Bank, along with other officials and guests formally inaugurated the branch by cutting a ribbon. Among others, renowned...

NRB Bank Holds Business Conference 2025 (Q1)

NRB Bank Holds Business Conference 2025 (Q1)The Year-to-Date Business Conference 2025 (Q1) of NRB Bank PLC was held at the Corporate Head Office in Dhaka on Saturday with the slogan 'Not Just Banking, But Promise'. Chairman of the Board of Directors Iqbal Ahmed OBE DBA, Independent Directors A K M...

7-Eleven owner says it will need to cut costs as US tariffs hit consumer confidence

TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters): Seven & I Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores, said it expects it will have to take a hard look at its supply chain and rein in costs as US consumers grapple with the impact of US tariffs."My assumption is that we are going to...