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Agent banking loses steam amid new female participation rule

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The expansion of agent banking in Bangladesh has slowed, both in terms of outlets and agents, a development widely attributed to a new regulatory requirement aimed at increasing fema... Read More


Early signs of economic recovery emerge amid sluggish growth: MCCI

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year shows early signs of economic recovery, though overall growth remains sluggish, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, D... Read More


Tax target revised upward by Tk 540b

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The government has reviser the tax-revenue-collection target upward by Tk 540 billion to meet a growing need for internal resources to manage budget deficit. Debt service has become... Read More


Prime Bank launches Bangladesh's first AI-powered digital LC platform 'Prime Banijjo'

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Prime Bank PLC has recently launched Prime Banijjo, the country's first AI-powered digital LC management platform, marking a major milestone in Bangladesh's trade digitisation journe... Read More


Electrical short circuit triggered cargo village fire at Dhaka airport, probe finds

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- A devastating fire that tore through the cargo village of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport last month was caused by an electrical short circuit, an official investigati... Read More


Shimanto Bank inks MoU with Force Support Wing of Border Guard Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Shimanto Bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Force Support Wing of Border Guard Bangladesh at Pilkhana, Dhaka, according to a press release. As par... Read More


SIBL administrator team meets branch managers, sub-branch in-charges

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The Administrator Team of Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) held an exchange meeting with Branch Managers and Sub-Branch In-charges on 24 November 2025 to discuss measures for ensuring s... Read More


Council of Advisers approves draft of Referendum Ordinance

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The Council of Advisers on Tuesday in principle approved the draft of the 'Referendum Ordinance, 2025' outlining how the referendum will be conducted. "We hope the relevant gazette ... Read More


Walton Digital Campaign Season-23 kicks off

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Centring the winter season, the country's superbrand Walton has started the 'Digital Campaign Season-23' nationwide. Like the previous campaign, there are special offers for the buye... Read More


Bangladesh's first dental Unit for special children launched

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The country's first specialised dental Unit designed exclusively for children with special needs has begun its journey in Dhaka, marking a historic milestone in inclusive healthcare.... Read More