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MTB hosts Branch Banking Conference 2025

Dhaka, June 2 -- In a move to realign strategic priorities and empower front-line leadership, Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) recently convened its 2025 Branch Banking Conference at Dream Square Resort, M... Read More


A K M Sazzad Hossain appointed Deputy Managing Director at Grameen Bank

Dhaka, June 2 -- A K M Sazzad Hossain has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of Grameen Bank. Previously, he served as a Director at the non-governmental organization ASA. In addition, he... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank donates Tk 5m to Gonoshasthaya Kendra

Dhaka, June 2 -- Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC donated Tk 5 million to Gonoshasthaya Kendra to provide better medical services at low cost to the poor and destitute patients of the society, according to a... Read More


Sonali Bank signs agreement with BKMEA

Dhaka, June 2 -- Sonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) to collect charges and fees from various services through the Sonali P... Read More


Southeast Bank holds 767th board meeting

Dhaka, June 2 -- Southeast Bank PLC held its 767th Board Meeting on May 29, 2025, reflecting a significant milestone in the institution's transformation journey, according to a press release. During ... Read More


Proposed budget increased monthly allowance for elderly, widow, disabled

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed 2025-2026 fiscal's budget has increased the monthly allowances for elderly stipends, monthly allowances for widows and women survivors of domestic violence, as well as fo... Read More


Bangladesh sets ambitious goal of capping inflation at 6.5pc

Dhaka, June 2 -- At a time when dwindling foreign exchange reserves and IMF loan conditions are weighing heavily on the interim government, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has set his sights on keepi... Read More


Mobile phones, soap, cigarettes among products, services to get pricier

Dhaka, June 2 -- Prices of certain products and services are expected to increase in the 2025-26 fiscal year with the taxes and VAT on them increased in proposed national budget. Finance Advisor Sale... Read More


Mobile and internet costs to fall in new budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 includes a reduction in source taxes on mobile operator services and internet usage, paving the way for lower consumer expense... Read More


No major change in proposed budget, says Amir Khosru

Dhaka, June 2 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has criticised the proposed Tk 7.89 trillion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, saying it lacks any qualitative change. "T... Read More