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Denmark keen to invest more in RMG, port and green sectors

Denmark has expressed a strong willingness to invest more in Bangladesh, especially in key areas such as ready-made garments (RMG), port development, water resource management, the blue economy, and green technology.Stating that Denmark has been one of the primary partners of Bangladesh for many years, Danish foreign ministry's Director General...

ICCB workshop on SME toolkit for the right standards for business

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Bangladesh hosted an event titled 'Find and pursue the right standards for your business: A Hands-on workshop with the SME Toolkit' in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Trade & Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in...

BRAC Bank's Astha app users surpass 0.9m

BRAC Bank's digital banking app, 'Astha', now serves more than 900,000 customers, a landmark that reflects the growing trust of a digitally empowered customer base, says a statement.Launched in 2021, Astha was designed to meet Bangladeshis' evolving lifestyles and diverse financial needs. It is now the fastest-growing digital banking app...

Quamrul Islam new EC Chairman of NRB Bank

Md. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury has recently been elected Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of NRB Bank PLC at a meeting of the Board of Directors, says a statement.Mr. Chowdhury is an accomplished banker with over four decades of experience in the banking and financial services...

ONE Bank launches 'Anannya' VISA Credit Card

ONE Bank PLC launched 'Anannya' (Women's Platinum VISA Credit Card) with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. This VISA Credit Card is especially designed for women clients. With this new VISA credit card, cardholders can simply tap their credit card at designated contactless payment terminals to complete their transactions. Anannya Das...

First Security Islami Bank HOSTS 'Retreat Programme' for Cumilla Zone

First Security Islami Bank PLC (FSIB) organised a two-day 'Retreat Programme' for officials of Cumilla Zone at Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest while Abu Reza Md Yeahia, Managing Director (Current Charge), presided over the event.

Bengal Commercial Bank Signs MoU with Bangladesh Bank

Bengal Commercial Bank recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bangladesh Bank to implement the 'Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP)' for the period of 2025-2027. The bank will provide training to the emerging entrepreneurs under this programme. Tarik Morshed, Managing Director & CEO of Bengal Commercial...

Apple considers raising iPhone prices

NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters): Apple is weighing price hikes for its upcoming fall iPhone lineup but is keen to avoid linking any increases to US tariffs on imports from China, where most of its devices are assembled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.The technology giant's shares were up...