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Citizens Bank signs agreement with ZNRF ZUMS for sponsoring YAP

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Citizens Bank PLC signed an agreement with ZNRF University of Management Sciences (ZUMS) for sponsoring the Youth Acceleration Program (YAP) on ZNRF University at Badda, Dhaka, recen... Read More


DSE, CSE end lower despite early gains

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Bangladesh's stock markets ended lower on Tuesday despite a positive start, as most companies saw a decline in share prices by the end of the trading session. At the end of the day'... Read More


Five Shariah banks owe Tk 373.32b to banks, FIs

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Five Shariah banks undergoing a merger are facing a massive collective liability of approximately Tk 373.32 billion (Tk 37,332 crore) in fixed deposits owed to various banks and fina... Read More


UCB and Mastercard collaborate to power faster, safer remittance flows to Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has entered into a strategic agreement with Mastercard to leverage its Transaction Services to strengthen cross-border remittance services to Banglad... Read More


Remittance inflow witnesses 26.9pc growth till Oct 13

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 26.9 percent, reaching US$1,270 million in the first 13 days of October, according to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank (BB)... Read More


MPO teachers' 'March to Secretariat' halted by police

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Police have blocked a march by MPO-affiliated teachers and employees who were heading from the Central Shaheed Minar to the Secretariat to press for three demands, including raising ... Read More


Tobacco use falls fastest in South-East Asia, yet 322m people still at risk: WHO

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The WHO South-East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest 'WHO global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use 2000-... Read More


Prime Bank partners with Anwar Landmark to offer exclusive discounts on flat purchases

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Anwar Landmark Limited, one of Bangladesh's most reputed real estate developers, to offer exclusive discounts on flat pur... Read More


Yunus receives warm welcome at FAO headquarters

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus received a warm reception upon his arrival at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations on Monday. FAO ... Read More


Skill development & inclusive IGA support for small-scale fishers crucial for sustainable livelihoods

Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- COAST Foundation on Monday organised a national press conference at the Dhaka Reporters Unity titled "Not Just Imposing Fishing Ban, We Demand Safe Alternative Livelihoods to Ensure ... Read More