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Govt moves to turn Ekpay into state-owned PLC

The government is moving ahead with plans to transform Ekpay, the country's integrated digital payment platform, into a standalone state-owned public limited company named Ekpay PLC as part of efforts to strengthen Bangladesh's digital payment ecosystem, officials said.The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division has initiated the process of establishing...

Textile sourcing show begins in city June 18

Intex Bangladesh 2026, one of South Asia's most significant textile sourcing shows, will begin at International Convention Centre Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on June 18. The three-day exhibition is expected to bring together the global textile value chain under one roof, opening new doors for sourcing, investment, and cross-border partnerships,...

Businesses stress budget implementation amid revenue concerns

Businesses and economists have called for effective implementation of the proposed national budget, highlighting weak revenue mobilisation as a key challenge as revenue targets remain ambitious amid a subdued economic environment.While acknowledging several positive measures in the FY2026-27 national budget, especially those supporting sustainability, entrepreneurship, digitisation, and renewable energy, they...

Biman to resume Dhaka-Narita direct flights on Jul 27

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to resume its direct flights between Dhaka and Japan's Narita International Airport on July 27, nearly a year after the service was suspended, as the government seeks to strengthen connectivity with a growing Bangladeshi community in Japan.The announcement was made by Civil Aviation and Tourism...

2,000 mini cold storages to be set up: Minister

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid on Monday said the government has undertaken an initiative to establish 2,000 mini cold storages across the country within the next one to two years to enhance farmers' storage capacity and ensure fair prices for their produce, reports BSS.He disclosed the plan while addressing...

Chartered Secretary Day today

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) will celebrate Chartered Secretary Day 2026 today (Tuesday), commemorating the enactment of the Chartered Secretaries Act, 2010, a landmark legislation that established and recognised the Chartered Secretary profession in Bangladesh.The celebration aims to bring together founders, members, students, corporate leaders and other...

Sustainable packaging should be prioritised

Bangladesh's manufacturing sector should place importance on sustainable packaging as it had become critical for grabbing the export market, speakers said at a seminar on Monday.In this regard, strict environmental compliance, ensuring policy consistency, duty restructuring, and stronger waste collection ecosystems were vital, they added.They made the observations at the...

13th AGM of SBAC Bank held

The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of SBAC Bank PLC was held at RAOWA Convention Center in Dhaka on Monday through a hybrid system. Bank's Chairman Md. Moklesur Rahman presided over it. Sponsor Director, Mohammed Ayub; Independent Director and Chairman of the Board Audit Committee, Professor Md. Maksudur Rahman Sarker;...

Shahjalal Islami Bank awards EDP certificates under SICIP in Chuadanga

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised the closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) in Chuadanga. The event was implemented by Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC with the initiative and financial support of the Finance Division, Ministry of...