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Call for reforms, shared actions to improve internet service, cut data costs

Dhaka, March 10 -- Speakers at a discussion on Sunday focused on the need for reforms to improve internet service quality, reduce high data costs, and create a level playing field for all service prov... Read More


Trade bodies jointly urge govt to eschew hiking fuel prices

Dhaka, March 10 -- Major trade bodies in Bangladesh's manufacturing industries demand of the government to eschew making any hike in gas prices rather to ditch the proposal of the regulator, in fear o... Read More


Private credit growth slips to 7.15pc in Jan

Dhaka, March 10 -- Private-sector credit growth declined further in January, mainly due to lower loan demand driven by ongoing political uncertainty and higher lending rates, bankers said. The growth... Read More


Revolutionising seafood and agro-processing: An impact on Bangladesh economy

Dhaka, March 10 -- Bangladesh is a country rich in aquatic resources, with a thriving seafood industry contributing significantly to the national economy. At the forefront of this industry is Tafhim A... Read More


Govt releases Tk 10b incentives for exporters

Dhaka, March 10 -- The government has released Tk 10 billion as cash incentive for the country's exporters, according to sources. It offers such incentive and cash subsidy against export earnings. F... Read More


Govt shuts 462 brick kilns in anti-pollution drives, fines Tk 200 million

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Department of Environment has shut down 462 brick kilns in anti-pollution mobile drives across the country since January this year and fined Tk 200 million. The department cond... Read More


'Over Tk 4.0 billion laundered by an individual as tuition fees'

Dhaka, March 10 -- An incident of laundering over Tk 4.0 billion in the name of tuition fees for a single semester is unearthed by the teams engaged in tracing laundered money. The information was di... Read More


NCC Bank embarks Islamic Banking Window at Motijheel Main Branch

Dhaka, March 10 -- NCC Bank has recently hosted the mark of its Islamic Banking Window at the Motijheel Main Branch with the aim of expanding its services based on Islamic Shari'ah. The inauguration ... Read More


Shimanto Bank celebrates International Women's Day 2025

Dhaka, March 10 -- On the occasion of International Women's Day 2025, Shimanto Bank has recently arranged a programme with the motto, 'rights, equity, empowerment, women and girls' development' with t... Read More


DSE, CSE close higher

Dhaka, March 10 -- Stocks closed higher on Monday as bargain-hunting in beaten-down stocks provided a lift. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased by 16.50 points to settle at 5,... Read More