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National validation workshop on Development Finance Assessment and SDG Financing

The Economic Relations Division, with support from the United Nations Development Programme and the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Bangladesh, holds a national validation workshop on the Development Finance Assessment and SDG Financing in Dhaka on Sunday.

$1.0b co-financing by South Korea on backburner

Building Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line -5 southern metro rail in Dhaka city faces fresh hurdled as co-financer South Korea delays confirming its assured US$1.0-billion loan, throwing the timeline of the $4.9-billion mega-scheme into a pause, officials say.Nearly a month ago, the government requested the Korean lender to solidify its...

Skilled workforce, safe workplaces key to national prosperity, says Minister

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Sunday said a skilled workforce and safe working environment are the cornerstones of Bangladesh's sustainable development and prosperity."Our future generation is highly talented and full of potential. With proper guidance, they can move the country forward," he said.The minister was speaking at...

MEP Hi-Tech launches construction of Tk 2.0b electronics factory in Mirsarai

Construction work of a new electrical and electronics manufacturing factory officially began at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram's Mirsarai on Sunday.The MEP Hi-Tech Industrial Park Ltd launched the construction work on around 10 acres of land with the proposed investment of Tk 2.0 billion.The factory will manufacture...

JS body reviews central bank's monetary policy

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Finance Ministry on Sunday held its first to review Bangladesh Bank's monetary policy framework and discussed the future direction of monetary policy including a gradual transition from the existing interest rate-targeting framework to an inflation-targeting regime, reports UNB.The meeting chaired by Committee Chairman Mushfiqur...

JAMUNA BANK HOLDS WORKSHOP ON EMERGING GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY REGULATIONS

Jamuna Bank PLC organised a capacity building workshop titled "Evolving Global Regulatory Landscape Relating to Carbon Emissions and Sustainability" at the Jamuna Bank Training Academy (JBTA), Dhaka, on Saturday. Held as part of the bank's continued commitment to strengthening institutional capacity on climate-related regulatory compliance, the session covered major EU...

SHIMANTO BANK INAUGURATES ATM BOOTH IN SUNAMGANJ

Shimanto Bank PLC inaugurated ATM Booth at the 28 BGB Battalion in Sunamganj Sadar Upazila recently. Chairman of the bank and Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui was present as the chief guest at the programme. Managing Director and CEO of the bank Md. Nurul...

ISLAMI BANK RAJSHAHI ZONE HOLDS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

The half-yearly Business Development Conference of the Rajshahi Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the Rajshahi Zonal Office on Saturday. Mohammad Zahir Hussain, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank and the sole representative of the board of directors of Islami Bank, addressed the conference as the chief guest....

GRAMEEN BANK, SHAMADHAN SERVICES LAUNCH 'GPAY'

To ensure transparency and inclusion in financial transactions at the grassroots level, Grameen Bank is entering the cashless era. To this end, a cashless digital service is being launched jointly with Grameen Telecom's associate organisation, Shamadhan Services Limited. The official journey of this joint initiative began on Sunday with the...

YAMAHA OPENS NEW SHOWROOM IN CHATTOGRAM

The country's newest iconic Yamaha motorcycle showroom, Twenty Eight Motors, officially began its journey at Muradpur on CDA Avenue in Chattogram on Saturday, offering modern facilities and promising to deliver a new and enhanced experience for motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. In addition to motorcycle sales, the showroom features a...

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK EXCHANGES VIEWS WITH AGENTS IN BARISHAL

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC organised Agent Banking Views Exchange Meeting and Courtyard Meeting with the participation of owners of 82 agent outlets, managers of 10 link branches, outlet managers and selected customers from the Barishal region. The programme, held recently, was attended by Deputy Managing Director and Head of the...