AIB to utilise Shamadhan to enhance services
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shamadhan Services Limited, a concern of Grameen Telecom, said a press release...
Business-Economy
Govt issues new rules to promote green tourism
The government has issued new guidelines to promote eco-friendly tourism on St Martin鈥檚 Island, aiming to preserve the island鈥檚 unique natural beauty, environment, and biodiversity...
LDC graduation signals start of more demanding chapter: ICCB
International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh has observed that Bangladesh is poised to enter a new economic era, with its official graduation from the Least Developed Country category expected in November 2026...
BIBM stresses AI-based security systems
Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management has laid emphasis on greater investment, capacity building, and regulatory guidance to help banks move from planning to practical deployment of Artificial Intelligence-based security systems...
OpenAI unveils search browser
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday announced an 鈥楢tlas鈥� search browser, leveraging its artificial intelligence prowess in a direct challenge to Google Chrome...
ILO to strengthen decent work, investment climate
Newly-appointed country director of the International Labour Organization in Bangladesh Max Tu帽贸n Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the government and social partners to advance decent work, social justice, and sustainable investment opportunities in the country...
Proper execution of IFRS 9 stressed to restore trust in banking sector
Experts emphasised the importance of robust modelling, reliable data, and coordination between risk and finance to effectively implement International Financial Reporting Standards 9 and restore confidence in the banking sector, said a press release...
Climate-resilient farming transforms lives in coastal belt
Once a poverty-stricken and disaster-hit area, Dakope in Khulna鈥檚 coastal belt is witnessing a quiet transformation through climate-resilient farming...
Nepal envoy for deeper ties in trade, energy, edn
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari has called for strengthening cooperation between Nepal and Bangladesh in key areas such as trade and investment, energy, education, tourism, people-to-people exchanges, and LDC graduation...
Gold, global stocks slide
Gold prices sank further Wednesday and major stock markets mostly fell on fresh economic jitters caused by China-US trade uncertainty and a batch of weak company earnings...
Special training planned for leather industry
The Institute of Leather Engineering and Technology of Dhaka University plans a special training programme to create qualified and skilled manpower in the field of leather processing technology...
Takaful Islami Insurance holds 147th board meet
Takaful Islami Insurance PLC on Tuesday held its 147th board meeting, said a press release...
Prime Bank, Green University to host student-focused progs
Prime Bank PLC and Green University of Bangladesh recently signed an agreement to strengthen industry-academia collaboration through joint initiatives and student-focused programmes...
Top BRAC Bank agents get awards
Top-performing agents of BRAC Bank in 鈥楧iamond鈥� category were recognised and awarded at the bank鈥檚 Agent Meet 2025 for Dhaka region, said a press release...
Janata Bank hosts training on SWIFT MX migration
Janata Bank PLC鈥檚 overseas banking department organised a daylong training course titled 鈥楽WIFT ISO 2022 Migration: Introducing PACS,鈥� said a press release...
