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Govt to launch AI-driven data analytics system: Muktadir

The government is moving to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven data analytics system to strengthen monitoring of essential commodities and prevent supply disruptions that often trigger price volatility.Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced the initiative while addressing a meeting on e-commerce implementation at the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday, according...

BPAMEA election suspended amid legal dispute

The biennial election of the Bangladesh Packaging and Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPAMEA) for the 2026-2028 term has been suspended amid legal disputes, casting uncertainty over the electoral process.According to the Ministry of Commerce, hearings on election-related complaints were rescheduled several times. A hearing initially fixed for July 23...

BB, CID, bKash raise awareness

Bangladesh Bank (BB), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and bKash are jointly running a special campaign to raise awareness against online gambling among people from all walks of life, particularly the youth.Under the campaign, awareness advertisements have been initiated to highlight the severe social and financial consequences of online gambling, says...

PRIME BANK'S CUSTOMERS TO GET SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON PURCHASING KGM

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with Strategic Motors Limited (KGM), the authorised distributor of KGM vehicles in Bangladesh, at the bank's corporate office in Gulshan, Dhaka. Under the agreement, Prime Bank customers and employees will enjoy special discounts on the purchase of brand-new KGM vehicles. The agreement...

MERCANTILE BANK SIGNS CREDIT GUARANTEE AGREEMENT WITH PKSF

Mercantile Bank PLC has signed an agreement with the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to avail credit guarantee services under the Credit Enhancement Scheme (CES). The signing ceremony was attended by Md. Fazlul Kader, Managing Director of PKSF, along with Md. Zakir Hossain, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Risk Officer (CRO)...