Capitalise on BD's ceramics industry's potential: Commerce adviser
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin urged businesspersons on Thursday to capitalise on the growing potential of Bangladesh's ceramics industry."The government remains supportive of the private sector, but businesses must come forward with logical, acceptable and realistic proposals," he said while inaugurating the "4th Ceramic Expo Bangladesh-2025" as the chief guest...
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Dhaka Bank signs agreement with BB for refinance scheme
Dhaka Bank PLC has recently signed agreement with Bangladesh Bank for availing Bangladesh Bank's refinance scheme titled 'Refinance Scheme for Digital Nano Loan' at its head office in Dhaka.Under this agreement, Dhaka Bank will receive refinancing from Bangladesh Bank against digitally disbursed Nano loans, says a press release.Bangladesh Bank has...
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Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs agreement with Sunlife Insurance Company
Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs agreement with Sunlife Insurance CompanyAl-Arafah Islami Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sunlife Insurance Company Limited at the bank's head office on Tuesday. The agreement will enable seamless premium collection, enhanced data security, real-time reporting, and efficient financial reconciliation across Sunlife's operational network. Deputy...
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NEIR won’t push up handset prices: BTRC
FE REPORTThe Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has reiterated its assurance in ensuring that the introduction of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) on 16 December would not lead to an increase in mobile handset prices, despite persistent concerns among buyers and sections of the handset trade.Speaking on Thursday at...
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National Finance Ltd renamed National Finance PLC
Bangladesh Bank has announced that National Finance Limited has changed its name and will henceforth operate as National Finance PLC., says a press release.The change has been approved under Section 63 of the Finance Companies Act, 2023. It has been made effective from 24 November 2025, the release added.
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Regenerative farming can transform Bangladesh's food future
Regenerative agriculture contributes to environmental sustainability and enhances the resilience of farming systems against climate variability. In an interview with The Financial Express, Bayer's Regional Head for Crop Science in Asia Malu Nachreiner, outlines a vision for advancing regenerative agriculture across Bangladesh and the wider region. Following is the full...
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