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Banks can relocate branches within region without Bangladesh Bank approval: Finance Minister

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed scrapping the requirement for commercial banks to obtain Bangladesh Bank approval when relocating branches within the same ... Read More


Shareholders of BRAC Bank approve 30pc dividend for 2025

Dhaka, June 11 -- The shareholders of BRAC Bank PLC have approved a 30 per cent dividend - 15 per cent in cash and 15 per cent in stock - for the year 2025. The approval came at the 27th Annual Gener... Read More


Karmasangsthan Bank receives special recognition from Bangladesh Bank for job creation

Dhaka, June 11 -- Karmasangsthan Bank has received special recognition from Bangladesh Bank for its significant and outstanding contribution to employment creation through the Supporting Post COVID-19... Read More


Bangladesh now half a trillion dollar economy

Dhaka, June 11 -- Bangladesh is now a half-trillion-dollar economy, as its gross domestic product (GDP) has crossed USD 500 billion mark. It has achieved this unique feat in the outgoing fiscal year ... Read More


PM congratulates Bangladesh on historic ODI series win over Australia

Dhaka, June 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team on securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia. In a congratulatory message, t... Read More


Generous steps taken in budget to lure investors

Dhaka, June 11 -- A business-friendly environment is being created where everyone can operate businesses smoothly and generate employment opportunities, says Prime Minister Tarique Rahman while also p... Read More


Govt reverts to tax waiver strategy for economic rebound

Dhaka, June 11 -- The new government is set to return to a tax-exemption-driven strategy in the national budget, being unveiled today, aiming to protect local industries, attract investment, and gener... Read More


Energy-price shock may hurt GDP growth, disrupt inflation control

Dhaka, June 11 -- A further energy-price shock stemming from the conflicts in the Middle East could undermine Bangladesh's economic outlook in FY27, finance officials fear. They warn that higher ener... Read More


Crisis centring Islami Bank: ABB demands quick resolution

Dhaka, June 11 -- Executive heads of country's commercial banks have expressed serious concern over the ongoing crisis surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC as it has started affecting the entire ind... Read More


Algeria greets FM Khalilur on his election as UNGA President

Dhaka, June 11 -- Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf has described Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman's election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a... Read More