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New Fujairah terminals to offer UAE alternative cargo route

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- The port operator, DP World, recently struck a preliminary deal with the Fujairah Ports Authority to build the Al Rugaylat container and multi-purpose terminal along with the Dib... Read More


PKSF-FE roundtable on 'Linking skills with Employment: Challenges and Way Forward' begins

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- The PKSF-FE roundtable discussion titled 'Linking skills with Employment: Challenges and Way Forward', organised by The Financial Express (FE), in association with PKSF, has begu... Read More


EBL cardholders to enjoy exclusive healthcare benefits at Ascent Health

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a Customer Benefit Agreement with Ascent Health to offer exclusive healthcare privileges to its cardholders. Under the partnership, EBL cardhold... Read More


Gas, power crisis forces DBL Group to shut garment factories

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- DBL Group, one of Bangladesh's leading apparel exporters, has decided to shut down all its garment manufacturing units due to a prolonged gas and electricity crisis, putting the ... Read More


Feroz Alam, Abdul Hannan elected vice chairmen of Mercantile Bank

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- A. S. M. Feroz Alam and Md. Abdul Hannan, MP, have been elected vice chairmen of the Board of Directors of Mercantile Bank PLC in its 490th board meeting held at the bank's head ... Read More


Internet subscriber growth outpaces mobile connections in H1

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's internet subscriber base expanded at a considerably faster pace than its mobile subscriber base during the first half of 2026, signalling that digital adoption is in... Read More


Circular economy vital for green export growth

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh must accelerate the transition to a circular economy to turn plastic waste into valuable industrial resources, unlock billions of dollars in export opportunities and m... Read More


Zakir Anam promoted to AMD of NCC Bank

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- Md. Zakir Anam has been promoted to Additional Managing Director (AMD) of NCC Bank PLC. Advertisement Prior to his promotion, he served as Deputy Managing Director, where he was... Read More


SIBL holds Business Review Meeting with Khulna, Barisal region branches

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- A Business Review Meeting of Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL), operating under Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, was held on August 01, 2026, at Hotel Royal International Limited, Khulna, ... Read More


Demand-supply gap in skilled workforce remains key challenge: UCEP Bangladesh ED

Bangladesh, Aug. 3 -- The mismatch between the demand for skilled workers and the supply of trained manpower remains a major challenge for Bangladesh's employment sector, said Dr Md Abdul Karim, Execu... Read More