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ADB reaffirms support for BD's sustainable development

Country Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Hoe Yun Jeong reiterated the ADB's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its journey towards sustainable development. He also said that the ADB will continue to work with International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) in expanding future collaborations, particularly in areas like trade digitalisation,...

Economy passing thru critical juncture: ICAB president

The country's economy is passing through a critical juncture, struggling with both long-standing structural problems and emerging issues, Maria Howlader FCA, president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), has said. "Though exports and remittances have shown improvements in recent times, the continuing macroeconomic instability, high inflation, financial...

EPA can boost Bangladesh-Korea trade

An economic partnership agreement (EPA) between South Korea and Bangladesh can boost bilateral trade, Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik said in Dhaka on Thursday, stressing the need for additional efforts by both countries to revive and accelerate trade growth.It can provide an impetus to increase Bangladesh's share in Korea's...

Transport for London to provide technical assistance to DNCC

Transport for London (TfL) will provide technical assistance to the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) to enhance its transport system, reports UNB.A delegation from TfL met with DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz at his office in Gulshan Nagar Bhaban on Thursday.The delegation included traffic management experts Ruth Salmon, Sian Huston, and...

Dates, an essential item for observant Muslims during Ramadan

Dates, an essential item for observant Muslims during Ramadan, are now much in demand, as the holy month is set to begin soon. In the picture taken in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque area on Thursday, people gather at a stall to buy the fruit.— FE Photo

Midland Bank opens relocated Noapara Sub-Branch in Jashore

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) inaugurated its relocated Noapara Sub-Branch at 26 Buikara, Kalahata, Jashore-Khulna Highway, at Noapara in Jashore recently. Md. Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, inaugurated the relocated sub-branch as the chief guest along with other officials, customers and local businessmen.

First Security Islami Bank's 290th Board Meeting held

The 290th meeting of the Board of Directors of First Security Islami Bank PLC was held on Wednesday at FSIB Head Office in Dhaka, with Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the Board, in the chair. Md Azizur Rahman, Vice Chairman, Prof Md Saiful Alam, Chairman of Risk Management Committee, Md...

Islami Bank Jashore Zone holds agent banking conference

Jashore Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organised an Agent Banking Business Development Conference and a workshop on 'Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing' on Thursday at Primary Teachers Training Institute Auditorium in Jashore. Obayed Ullah Al Masud, chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Mohammed...