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Dhaka seeks stronger global action against illicit financial flows

Bangladesh has said international cooperation must be enhanced to combat illicit financial flows from developing economies."Political will is essential to ensure the return of stolen assets to their countries of origin. This is a matter of justice, equity, and trust in the international system," said Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to...

Argentine envoy calls for boosting bilateral trade with BD

In a move to deepen economic and diplomatic relations with Bangladesh, Marcelo Carlos Cesa, Ambassador of Argentina to Bangladesh, visited the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) -- Bangladesh, the global business organisation, on Wednesday and called for enhanced bilateral cooperation through targeted business and government delegations.Speaking at a meeting held...

BB asks banks to clamp down on online gambling transactions

Amid a concerning rise in online gambling and its associated societal decay and criminal activities, the Bangladesh Bank has taken a firm stance to curb these illicit practices.The Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday issued a directive instructing all banks and financial institutions in the country to increase...

Govt urged to allocate 3pc of GDP in budget as climate finance

Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday opined that climate budget allocations in Bangladesh remain neither adequate nor well-planned, and the coastal regions continue to face growing risks due to the lack of protection infrastructure, reports UNB.They also said that despite an increase in climate-induced losses and damages, budgetary allocations have...

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK HOLDS 427th BOARD MEETING

Al-Arafah Islami Bank held the 427th meeting of its Board of Directors on Wednesday, with Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar in the chair. The meeting fixed August 14 as the date for the 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank, which will be held virtually. The...

Bengal Commercial Bank hosts 'National Sales Convention 2025'

Bengal Commercial Bank (BGCB) organised 'National Sales Convention 2025' at BGCB Training Centre in Dhaka with the slogan "Leading Business, Inspiring Growth". The event was held recently with the participation of employees from the SME Business and Retail Business of the bank's National Sales Team. Tarik Morshed, Managing Director &...