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IMCB for greater use of local consultants

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh could save a significant amount of foreign exchange by making greater use of qualified local management consultants instead of routinely hiring foreign firms at substantia... Read More


Anyone creating unrest to face consequences

Dhaka, June 22 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has warned that anyone attempting to create unrest or pose security threats on June 23, marking the founding anniversary of the banned Awami League (... Read More


Budget in challenging times

Dhaka, June 22 -- Formulating an annual budget has never been easy in Bangladesh, given the plethora of demands and paucity of resources. But 2026-2027 fiscal is perhaps the most challenging time for ... Read More


Midland Bank celebrates 13th anniversary

Dhaka, June 22 -- Midland Bank PLC (MDB), a fourth-generation private commercial bank in Bangladesh, observed its 13th Anniversary on June 21, 2026, through a Quran Khatam and Doa Mahfil, seeking bles... Read More


Foreign currency reserve stands at $35.74b

Dhaka, June 22 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $35.74 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) today (Monday). The central bank said that under th... Read More


Early warning systems to significantly reduce disaster losses: state minister for water resources

Dhaka, June 22 -- Experts, policymakers, development practitioners and disaster management specialists on Monday stressed the need for strengthening early warning systems and disaster risk financing m... Read More


Shahjalal Islami Bank organises a Financial Literacy workshop on Cashless Transaction at Uttara Branch

Dhaka, June 22 -- Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organised a Half day-long financial literacy workshop on the uses of cashless transactions at Uttara Branch on 20 June 2026, jointly organised by the Risk M... Read More


Grahok forum issues 24-hour ultimatum to form Islami Bank board

Dhaka, June 22 -- The Islami Bank Sachetan Grahok Forum (Conscious Customer Forum) on Monday issued a strict 24-hour ultimatum to Bangladesh Bank to constitute a full and independent board of director... Read More


Experts see scope for higher tobacco taxes to boost revenue, curb smoking

Dhaka, June 22 -- Public health and economic experts on Sunday said the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 has left room for stronger tobacco tax reforms, arguing that a more ambitious tax structu... Read More


GDI decision under spotlight as Tarique begins China visit

Dhaka, June 22 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in China on Monday evening for a four-day official visit that is being closely watched by regional and global powers amid growing geopolitical c... Read More