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Listed firms get until Dec 2026 to appoint female independent directors

Bangladesh, July 27 -- The securities regulator has extended the deadline for listed companies to appoint at least one female independent director to their boards by one year, to December 2026, after ... Read More


Six general insurers post stronger Q2 earnings

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Six listed general insurance companies posted improved financial performance in the second quarter (April-June) of 2026, reporting higher earnings, stronger operating cash flows... Read More


DSE turnover hits two-month low as investors turn cautious

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) tumbled to a two-month low on Sunday as investors refrained from making fresh investments amid energy-related concerns and heightened ... Read More


Anis Ahmed elected chairman of EBL

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Founder and Chief Executive Officer of multinational conglomerate MGH Group Anis Ahmed has become the chairman of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL). The decision, which was taken unanimou... Read More


54th meeting of Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Standard Islami Bank held

Bangladesh, July 27 -- The 54th meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held on 27 July 2026 at the bank's Boardroom, Head Office, Dhaka. The Chairman of Shari'a... Read More


Sonali Bank promotes Bangla QR

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Sonali Bank PLC launched a nationwide awareness campaign with the slogan 'One Country, One QR: Transactions through Bangla QR' to promote the using Bangla QR and expand digital ... Read More


Govt pushes feasibility, PPP model for aviation, tourism projects

Bangladesh, July 27 -- The government has asked authorities to place greater emphasis on project feasibility, local stakeholder engagement and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) financing while formulat... Read More


BRAC Bank launches nano loans of up to Tk 50,000 for bKash merchants

Bangladesh, July 27 -- BRAC Bank PLC has launched a fully digital nano loan facility for bKash merchants, enabling eligible merchants to receive loans of up to Tk 50,000 with approval and disbursement... Read More


BRAC Bank targets $9b trade volume in 2026

Bangladesh, July 27 -- BRAC Bank has set a target of facilitating US$9 billion in international trade transactions in 2026 after achieving a record US$7.3 billion in 2025, as it pushes to become Bangl... Read More


Even partial repair of damaged FSRU to take at least a week

Bangladesh, July 26 -- Restoring even partial operation of the accident-damaged floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will take some more days while households, industries and refueling stat... Read More