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NRBC Bank holds Agent Banking Business Review 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- NRBC Bank PLC organised its Agent Banking Business Review Meeting 2026 on Monday, October 5, 2026, via the online platform Zoom. Md. Shaheen Howlader, Managing Director and Chie... Read More


442MW Rampal solar project awaits ECNEC approval

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- The government has planned to set up a Tk 2,502.39 crore project to build a 442-megawatt-peak (DC) solar photovoltaic power plant at Rampal in Bagerhat, aiming to increase renewa... Read More


Meghna Bank relocates Barishal Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital Sub-Branch

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- Recently, Barishal Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) Sub-Branch of Meghna Bank PLC was relocated to Amtolar More, Sagordi, Barishal Sadar, Barishal. Syed Mizanur Ra... Read More


Midland Bank converts Banani Branch into full-fledged Islami Banking Branch

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- Midland Bank PLC (MDB) has transformed its Banani Branch into a full-fledged Islami Banking Branch, aiming to broaden access to Shariah-compliant banking services. Imtiaz U. Ahm... Read More


Govt moves to make loans, services easier for women entrepreneurs: Muktadir

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- The government is taking steps to remove administrative hurdles for women entrepreneurs, expand their access to credit and strengthen their representation at the policymaking lev... Read More


Laos closes labour market to Bangladeshis

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- Laos has temporarily suspended the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers, the issuance of work permits and entry visas for Bangladeshi nationals seeking employment in the Southeast ... Read More


Locally tailored AI frameworks needed for stronger state capacity, inclusive growth: Experts

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- Experts at the Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026 have called for locally tailored artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks based on local data, institutions and labour markets to st... Read More


Robi's 4G network modernisation programme completed in Ctg

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- CHATTOGRAM: With the successful completion of its 4G network modernisation programme in the Chattogram region, Robi Axiata PLC has announced the successful completion of its nati... Read More


Popular Life Insurance hands over insurance claim cheques

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- CHATTOGRAM: Popular Life Insurance PLC handed over insurance claim cheques worth Tk 96.757 million to customers in the Chattogram region. These cheques were distributed at a cer... Read More


240 members and 40 staff receive Grameen Bank Baudouin Prize

Bangladesh, Oct. 5 -- As part of a programme marking Grameen Bank's founding anniversary on October 2 and 20 years since its Nobel Prize win, 240 self-reliant members and 40 outstanding staff members ... Read More