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ICSB successfully holds CPD programme on 'IPO Management and Direct Listing'

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- he Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) successfully organised a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme titled 'IPO Management and Direct Listing'... Read More


Jan-Sep apparel exports to US fall 4.3pc on domestic woes

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the United States faced persistent headwinds during the first nine months of 2026 as shipments dropped across export value, volum... Read More


Real-life problem-solving key to AI adoption in business

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Businesses, technology entrepreneurs and universities must focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to real-life industrial problems, while stronger industry-ac... Read More


Forex reserves dip to $34.85b after ACU payment

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh has made a routine payment of US$1.64 billion to the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) to settle import bills for September-October 2026, putting fresh pressure on the countr... Read More


Tax intelligence cracks down on 225 persons, cos

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Around 225 businesses and individuals are under scrutiny by revenue sleuths over suspected financial links to fuelling unrest in the garment sector, with bank accounts of some re... Read More


Import outpaces export to tip forex balance

Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Bangladesh saw its current-account deficit widen sharply in the first quarter of the current fiscal year as growing import far outstrips export with cascading fresh pressure on t... Read More


BIMSTEC plans cooperation on space technology among member countries

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- BIMSTEC decides to establish a Working Group on Space Cooperation to develop an Action Plan for cooperation in space applications and technologies. Advertisement Highlighting th... Read More


Mohammad Rafiqul Islam joins UCB as DMD and COO

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Mohammad Rafiqul Islam joined United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 November 2026. With nearly 29 year... Read More


IPDC Finance and Bhumijo partner to improve public sanitation in Dhaka

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- IPDC Finance PLC. has partnered with social enterprise Bhumijo to support the operation and maintenance of six public toilets across Dhaka, improving access to clean, safe and hy... Read More


AB Bank disburse agricultural loans in Sirajganj

Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- AB Bank PLC has disbursed agricultural loans to marginal farmers in Sadar Upazila, Sirajganj. The loans were disbursed to the farmers at a program held at the Sirajganj Upazila ... Read More