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RAKUB secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 re-certification

RAJSHAHI, Apr 22: Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has successfully secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 re-certification, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding digital banking operations and strengthening cybersecurity amid growing cyber threats in the financial sector.The certification was issued by UK-based accredited certification body A Cube TIC Limited, confirming that the bank's Information...

10-year bond yields jump on weak demand

Yields on 10-year government bonds rose sharply on Tuesday, reflecting subdued demand from banks that are increasingly favouring shorter-term instruments to manage liquidity and risk.The shift comes amid higher government borrowing in the final quarter of the fiscal year, putting upward pressure on long-term interest rates and signalling tighter conditions...

Govt eying pvt investment to improve rly services: Habibur

State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid said on Wednesday the government was considering private investment for the railway sector to improve passenger services.He said that the government was working with long-term plans to modernize the country's railway system and make it more time-befitting, smart and profitable.In an interview with Bangladesh...

NBR chief rules out tax cuts, stresses widening tax net

FE REPORTChairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Wednesday ruled out tax cuts for now, saying the government's priority is to boost revenue collection by widening the tax net."Reducing corporate tax and tax deducted at source (TDS) rates is not possible at this stage....

BIAC, CIArb hold training on int’l arbitration in Colombo

The Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC), the country's only licensed ADR institution, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators successfully organised a two-day international training programme titled "Introduction to International Arbitration" in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 19-20 April.The programme which marked the return of...

Banglalink ties up with Starlink Mobile for satellite connectivity

Banglalink has announced its collaboration with Starlink Mobile to introduce satellite-powered mobile connectivity in Bangladesh, aiming to extend network coverage to remote and underserved areas.The initiative, subject to regulatory approval, will mark the country's first satellite-to-mobile service. It is expected to initially support SMS and over-the-top (OTT) messaging, with voice...

BD trade delegation reaches Brazil

A Bangladeshi trade delegation has officially touched down in Brazil to launch a strategic mission aimed at transforming the nation's agriculture and livestock sectors.The 10-day Brazilian Trade Mission, which commenced on April 20, brings together over 200 delegates from Bangladesh, various African nations, and Brazil. The mission is designed to...

Toyota exhibits hybrid technology at Dhaka Motor Show

With a commitment to world-class technology and reliability in the country's automotive sector, Toyota Bangladesh Limited is participating in the much-anticipated 19th edition of the Dhaka Motor Show beginning today.The Toyota pavilion will be open to visitors from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily until April 25 at International Convention...

CITIZENS BANK INKS DEAL WITH REDDOT DIGITAL FOR HR INFORMATION SOLUTION

CITIZENS BANK INKS DEAL WITH REDDOT DIGITAL FOR HR INFORMATION SOLUTIONCitizens Bank recently signed an agreement with Reddot Digital, a sister concern of Robi Axiata, at the corporate head office of Reddot Digital in Tejgaon, Dhaka, to implement a modern and integrated human resource information system (HRIS) for the bank....

Dhaka-Tokyo flights to resume in June

Biman flights on the Dhaka-Tokyo route will resume from June with a view to strengthening air connectivity between Bangladesh and Japan, said State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat on Wednesday.Responding to questions from journalists after a meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat, the...