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JICA steps up support to modernise Bangladesh's ship recycling sector

Bangladesh, July 22 -- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is strengthening its support for Bangladesh's ship recycling sector through a series of initiatives aimed at improving workplace sa... Read More


Jamuna Bank's Q2 profit jumps 50pc on higher investment income

Bangladesh, July 22 -- Jamuna Bank's second-quarter (Q2) profit surged almost 50 per cent year-on-year to Tk 1.96 billion in April-June this year, driven by higher investment income, lower provisionin... Read More


Buying insurance early can save you in more ways than you think

Bangladesh, July 22 -- When you are young, healthy, and just stepping into financial independence, life insurance is rarely on your radar. It is easy to assume health crises are decades away. Yet, in ... Read More


Steady supply of energy crucial for local, foreign investment: ICC Bangladesh chief

Bangladesh, July 22 -- ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman has warned that Bangladesh will struggle to attract both local and foreign investment unless it ensures a reliable energy supply and pre... Read More


Govt plans to privatise power distribution, open petroleum imports to private sector

Bangladesh, July 22 -- The government has announced plans to privatise electricity distribution and allow private companies to import petroleum products, saying the initiatives are intended to reduce ... Read More


Softlogic Life acquires 60pc stake in Diamond Life, enters Bangladesh market

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Sri Lanka's Softlogic Life Insurance PLC has acquired a 60 per cent stake in Diamond Life Insurance Company Ltd., marking what the company says is Bangladesh's first acquisition... Read More


BIMSTEC FTA crucial to promote regional trade, speakers tell BIISS seminar

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Expediting the long-pending BIMSTEC Free Trade Area (FTA) agreement is essential to unlock the region's untapped trade potential, strengthen connectivity and transform the Bay o... Read More


ADB warns of fake loan scams in Bangladesh using its name

Bangladesh, July 20 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is alerting the public in Bangladesh about fraudulent schemes that are misusing ADB's name and logo to offer fake loans in exchange for fees. A... Read More


BSEC-led investor education programmes reach over 21,700 people in FY26

Bangladesh, July 20 -- The securities regulator significantly expanded its investor education and financial literacy programmes in FY26, with more than 21,700 people receiving training through initiat... Read More


LafargeHolcim wins SDG Brand Champion award for sustainable energy initiative

Bangladesh, July 20 -- LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC has once again been recognised for its outstanding contributions to sustainable business practices and innovative environmental solutions at the pre... Read More