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After jacked-up project costs, comes higher borrowing rate

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Having endorsed a ramped-up cost of two MRT megaprojects, Bangladesh will now have to borrow higher-rated Japanese funds for implementing those much-talked-about metro-rail schem... Read More


Transparent business-politics ties vital for long-term growth

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has stressed the need for a transparent and sustainable relationship between business and politics to support long-term economic ... Read More


Buyback of govt securities resumes after 17 years

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Buyback of government securities (G-sec) is set to resume after 17 years for balancing the accounts profile and reducing the number of government securities. Under the decision,... Read More


Rate gap with banks sends savers to NSCs

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Net sales of the government's savings certificates and other savings instruments surged in the first two months of the current fiscal year as investors continued to seek relative... Read More


Shakawath Hossain wins Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative award

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Md Shakawath Hossain, chief executive officer of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA - A Premium Residence, has received ... Read More


Biman to sign deal for 10 Airbus tomorrow

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to sign an agreement with Airbus tomorrow (Wednesday) to acquire 10 aircraft, advancing its long-term fleet expansion programme alongside t... Read More


Asset Developments participates in Boshoti Mela 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Asset Developments & Holdings Limited is participating as a Gold Sponsor in Boshoti Mela 2026, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Public Works to mark World Habitat Day 202... Read More


EBL hosts Agent Banking Training Program 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL), through its Agent Banking Department, organized the "Agent Banking Training Program 2026" for its Agent Owners and Agent Staff at Mahananda Hall of EBL H... Read More


Sammilito Islami Bank holds 4th EC Meeting

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- The 4th Executive Committee (EC) meeting of state-owned Shariah-based Sammilito Islami Bank PLC was held on 6 October 2026, Tuesday at the bank's Head Office. Quazi Shairul Hass... Read More


BAT Bangladesh appoints Momshad Ali Khan as Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- BAT Bangladesh PLC has appointed Momshad Ali Khan as its Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs, effective 1 October 2026. Momshad brings more than two decades of experience acr... Read More