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PM to visit Ramisa's residence in Pallabi tonight

Dhaka, May 21 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit the residence of Ramisa Akter, a seven-year-old girl who was brutally raped and murdered in Pallabi area of Dhaka recently, on Thursday night ... Read More


Higher productive credit flow envisaged for job generation

Dhaka, May 21 -- Next monetary policy of Bangladesh is going to be a bit bounteous with greater credit flows into productive sectors for much-needed job generation while exchange-rate regulation remai... Read More


NBR plans 35pc tax on income above Tk 15m

Dhaka, May 21 -- Individuals with annual income above Tk 15 million may have to pay income tax at the rate of 35 per cent from the upcoming fiscal year. Currently, individual taxpayers with annual in... Read More


Trust Bank signs MoU with Sena Kalyan Constructions and Developments Ltd

Dhaka, May 21 -- A MoU has been signed between Trust Bank and Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments Ltd to initiate Housing Building Loan for customers of both organisations, according to a press r... Read More


BRAC Bank-BBDN-TBS roundtable calls for better disability data to shape inclusive Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 21 -- BRAC Bank, Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), and The Business Standard (TBS) joined forces to host an inspiring roundtable, "Data Matters: Numbers and Evidence are Ke... Read More


Bangladesh Bank, Shahjalal Islami Bank sign two participatory deals

Dhaka, May 21 -- The Bangladesh Bank has launched two refinancing schemes the "Cluster Financing Scheme" and the "Financial Sector Fund for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FSFD... Read More


Prime Bank holds 31st Annual General Meeting virtually

Dhaka, May 21 -- Prime Bank PLC successfully conducted its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on May 21, 2026, according to a press release. The session was chaired by Board Chairman, Tanjil... Read More


Mutual Trust Bank wins National Cyber Drill 2026

Dhaka, May 21 -- Mutual Trust Bank PLC has been recognised as the Champion of the prestigious "National Cyber Drill 2026," demonstrating its strong commitment to cyber security excellence and digital ... Read More


Mercantile Bank holds training on prevention of money laundering in Rajshahi

Dhaka, May 21 -- Mercantile Bank Training Institute (MBTI) organised a comprehensive training program on "Prevention of Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism" in Rajshahi to strengthen a... Read More


Bangladesh must not repeat the mistakes of the past on revenue policy

Dhaka, May 21 -- In conversation with Pascale Meulemeester, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, BAT Q1: Ms. Meulemeester, welcome to Bangladesh. Is this visit part of your regular ... Read More