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Call to adopt proactive and robust fraud management strategies

ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman has stated that current global economic uncertainties have increased various risks in international trade, including fraud and malpractice.He emphasised that the chances of recovering losses from such incidents are limited. Therefore, it is essential for bankers, exporters, and importers to understand the types of fraud...

Record wheat imports posted so far in FY26

A sharp rise in wheat imports drove Bangladesh's import bill up 37 per cent to $1.45 billion in the July-February period of the current fiscal year (FY26), compared to $1.06 billion in the same period last fiscal year, Bangladesh Bank data showed.According to Ministry of Food data, the country imported...

BGB, RAB intensify drives to ensure smooth fuel, oil supply

Law enforcement agencies have significantly strengthened operations across the country to prevent illegal hoarding, smuggling, and market manipulation of fuel and edible oil, aiming to ensure a stable supply and protect consumers from artificial price hikes, reports BSS.The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has expanded its nationwide drives through coordinated mobile...

Saudi envoy eyes Riyadh Air flights in Bangladesh

Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. Bin Abiyah on Sunday expressed interest in launching station operations and flight services in Bangladesh by Saudi airline Riyadh Air, reports BSS.He made the remarks during a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita at her office at...

Bangladesh faces skilled workforce gap despite millions of jobs: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Sunday said Bangladesh is facing a significant shortage of skilled human resources despite having millions of job opportunities, reports UNB."Everyone says there is a shortage of jobs in Bangladesh, but the reality is quite the opposite. There are millions of...

'Fuel Management' app launched in Rajshahi

RAJSHAHI, April 12 (BSS): To curb customer harassment, reduce long queues and prevent the illegal hoarding of fuel oil, distribution has begun through the 'Fuel Management' mobile app in Rajshahi.Rajshahi Deputy Commissioner Kazi Shahidul Islam formally inaugurated the initiative at Gul Gafur Filling Station in Kumarpara on Sunday.According to district...

Discounts at over 12,000 pharmacies, diagnostic centres on bKash payment

Customers can enjoy discounts of up to Tk 350 on bKash payments for purchasing medicines and medical tests at more than 12,000 pharmacies and diagnostic centres across the country.To ensure better personal and family healthcare, these offers will continue until 31 May, says a press release.For medical tests, customers will...

EBL inks MoU with MPA to enhance financial transaction efficiency at Mongla Port

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mongla Port Authority (MPA) to introduce advanced digital banking services at Mongla Port. The MoU was signed recently at Mongla by Md. Jabedul Alam, Head of Transaction Banking, Corporate Banking Division of EBL, and Dr. A. K. M....

Standard Chartered, MetLife Bangladesh recognise top bancassurance performers

Standard Chartered Bangladesh and MetLife Bangladesh have jointly recognised outstanding bancassurance performers at the "Bancassurance Champions Night", celebrating the achievements of top-performing executives of the bank. Standard Chartered Bangladesh has been MetLife's bancassurance partner since 2024. Senior leadership from both organisations attended the event. From MetLife Bangladesh, attendees included Ala...