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Skills gap impacts competitiveness in global market, experts warn

The country's workforce notably lacks future job skills in digital and green technologies which would lower the productivity and competitiveness in the global market, stakeholders have said.Many skills are getting obsolete at a faster rate while some new skills are replacing them in the midst of emerging disruptive technologies in...

NBR moves to simplify clearance system for smooth import-export business

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to introduce the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) system on February 5, aiming to streamline import and export processes by providing a seamless clearance system for businesses, reports UNB.Under this system, AEO-certified businesses will be able to directly transport cargo from ports to...

EXIM BANK HOLDS SPECIAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MEETING

EXIM Bank held a Special Business Development Meeting for Dhaka Region on Saturday. Managing Director (Current Charge) Md Akhter Hossain was present as the Chief Guest while Additional Managing Director Abdul Aziz (Zumma) presided over the conference at the Exim Bank Head Office in Dhaka. Deputy Managing Directors Md Zoshim...

Guardian Life signs agreement with Robi

Guardian Life Insurance Limited, a leading provider of corporate group insurance solutions, has recently formalised a partnership with Robi, a prominent telecom operator, and its subsidiaries to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to over 1,450 employees and their dependents. Under this agreement, employees of Robi, RedDot Digital Limited, Axentec PLC, r-ventures,...

Commercial Bank of Ceylon supports educational programme for children with special needs

As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has made a generous contribution to Alokito Poth, an initiative dedicated to improving education for underprivileged children with autism. This donation reflects the bank's efforts to empower communities through education and sustainable development. Najith Meewanage handed...

AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK PARTNERS WITH RIA MONEY TRANSFER

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC (AIB PLC) has officially launched its operations with Ria Money Transfer, one of the world's leading remittance companies, at the Head Office of the bank in Dhaka on Sunday. The launching ceremony was presided over by Managing Director & CEO of the bank Farman R. Chowdhury....

SBAC BANK HOLDS ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

SBAC Bank PLC held its Annual Business Development Conference 2025 at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday. Md. Moklesur Rahman, Chairman of the bank, inaugurated the event as the chief guest while Habibur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO, presided over the conference. Among others, Directors Mohammad Nazmul Haque, Mohammad Mahbubor...

PRIME BANK EXTENDS LOANS TO 40 FARMERS IN NARAIL

Prime Bank PLC, a leading financial institution in Bangladesh, has extended agricultural loans to farmers in Narail as part of its commitment to fostering the growth and development of the agricultural sector. In an Open Credit Programme on Sunday, the bank provided loans to 40 farmers in Kalia upazila, Narail....

USAID website goes offline

WASHINGTON , Feb 2 (AP): The website of the US Agency for International Development went offline without explanation Saturday as thousands of furloughs, layoffs and program shutdowns continued in President Donald Trump's freeze on US-funded foreign aid and development worldwide.Congressional Democrats battled the Trump administration increasingly openly, expressing concern that...