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Govt to clear int'l energy suppliers’ arrears in two months

The government will clear the arrears it owes to international energy suppliers within the next two months, reports UNB."We are going to clear the arrears to international companies in the next two months," said Fouzul Kabir Khan, energy adviser of the interim government, in disclosing the government's plan in this...

HSBC ‘Best Trade Finance Provider’ in BD

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has been adjusted the 'Best Trade Finance Bank' for the 7th year in Bangladesh and 8th year globally in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2025. The bank has been also nominated as the market leader in Product, Technology and Client Service in...

Banks disbursed Tk 192.15b of agriculture and rural credit in 7 months

The agricultural credit growth is on pace as the banks disbursed around 50.57 percent of the fiscal target in seven months, reports UNB.According to the latest update from Bangladesh Bank, the scheduled banks have disbursed Tk 19215 crore in seven months from July to January as agricultural and rural credit...

Shahjalal Islami Bank launches new website

The new website of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was officially inaugurated on Wednesday. On this occasion, an inauguration ceremony was organised at the bank's Corporate Head Office, says a press release. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC A. K. Azad was present as chief guest...

Prime Bank launches 'Sadaqah Jariyah' account for ongoing charity

Prime Bank PLC has introduced the 'Sadaqah Jariyah' account, a new Islamic banking product that allows customers to donate to charitable causes continuously. This special account lets people make donations in memory of loved ones or for themselves, helping their contributions live on, says the bank in a statement.With the...

3 Kunming hospitals ready to welcome Bangladeshi patients

YUNNAN, Mar 5 (UNB): Three hospitals in Kunming, China are fully prepared to offer advanced medical treatment to Bangladeshi patients, marking a new chapter in medical cooperation between Bangladesh and China."We're ready to welcome Bangladeshi patients at our designated hospitals and provide advanced treatment," said Yunnan Province Health Commissioner Wang...

"SME Exhibition: Showcasing Impact"

Corinne Henchoz Pignani, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh, presenting a crest to Marina Huq, Co-Founder and Director of Baah handicrafts, winner of the pitching session organized during the "SME Exhibition: Showcasing Impact" event held in Dhaka recently. Tanzeri Hoque, EBL Head of Priority and Women Banking;...