Country no more聽dependent on IMF, WB: adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the country was no more dependent on the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
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IFIPLC holds 360th board meeting
Islamic Finance and Investment PLC held its 360th board meeting at its head office on April 24, said a press release...
Southeast Bank to finance Tropical Homes clients
Southeast Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tropical Homes Ltd...
Bangladesh Finance working to ensure financial stability
Bangladesh Finance PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term financial stability and sustainable growth by embracing a forward-looking risk management approach, said a press release.
IDLC Finance posts 53pc net profit growth in 2024
IDLC Finance PLC ended 2024 with standalone net profit after tax of Tk 1,673 million, which showed 53 per cent growth compared with that of the previous year, said a press release.
Medium-term budgetary framework by Apr 24
The Finance Division on Wednesday asked different ministries and divisions to complete over a dozen steps by April 24 in connection with finalising the estimate of the national budget for the 2025-26 financial year...
Nurul appointed as MD of IFIPLC
Md Nurul Azim has been appointed as managing director of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC on Sunday, said a press release.
LBF hosts Ramadan campaign for children, youth
LankaBangla Finance PLC has been hosting a campaign throughout Ramadan, the fasting month of the Muslims, to promote moral principles among children and young individuals, said a press release.
Future demands green finance
THE world economy is going through a turbulent spell. But alongside rising inflation, geopolitical instability and tightening global credit, there is another worrying trend taking shape 鈥� a rather indiscreet and ill-judged withdrawal from climate financing. For countries like Bangladesh, among the most climate-vulnerable in the world, this shift is not merely disappointing; it...
UK govt to cut costs by 15pc
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves said Sunday she plans to cut the costs of running government by 15 per cent within four years, as she grapples with strained public finances...
Tulsi鈥檚 comment will not impact Bangladesh-US ties: adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the recent statement by US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard would not make any impact on the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the US...
Budget parley begins today
The finance ministry from today will start discussions with economic think-tanks, business bodies and non-governmental organisations as a part of its preparation for the next financial year鈥檚 budget...
Bangladesh Finance Bir launched
Bangladesh Finance on Wednesday launched a financial service platform titled 鈥楤angladesh Finance BIR,鈥� exclusively designed for non-resident Bangladeshis, in an event at the Economic Reporters鈥� Forum in the capital Dhaka, said a press release.
Bari joins First Finance as CEO
Shah Md Abdul Bari joined First Finance Limited as chief executive officer on Tuesday, said a press release...
Iran's finance minister sacked over soaring inflation, economic woes
鈥楾he most important problem of the country's economy is inflation, and that is chronic inflation, which has plagued our economy for years,鈥� the economy minister added.
Bangladesh, Indonesia explore new frontiers in sustainable finance
In demonstration of their shared commitment to聽advancing sustainable economic growth, Bangladesh and Indonesia engaged in a聽high-level exchange on sustainable finance.
IFIPLC celebrates 24th anniv
Islamic Finance and Investment PLC on Thursday celebrated its 24th anniversary, said a press release...
Erosion of multilateralism threatens global stability
The erosion of multilateralism threatens global growth and stability, president Cyril Ramaphosa warned Wednesday at a G20 finance meeting in South Africa marked by the absence of the US Treasury secretary...
Many trying to give country bad name: adviser聽聽聽
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday said that many were trying to give Bangladesh a bad name by depicting a negative image of the country.
Soft microfinance: potential game-changer
MICROFINANCE is welcomed as a revolutionary tool to eradicate poverty, providing financial access for those excluded from traditional banking systems. It emerged with a promise to empower small entrepreneurs and poor people, especially women, by offering them loans to do businesses, secure livelihood and achieve financial independence...
DCs asked to help tax base expansion
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said that deputy commissioners had been directed to help the National Board of Revenue identify taxpayers outside Dhaka and Chattogram...
Mamunur Rashid becomes MD of Phoenix Finance
Md Mamunur Rashid Molla has joined Phoenix Finance and Investments Limited as managing director, said a press release...
Nat鈥檒 Finance to enhance auto financing
National Finance Limited has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Biswas Imports to enhance auto financing and improve the overall customer experience.
Big outlay planned for FY26
The finance ministry has planned a big outlay of about Tk聽8.5 lakh crore for the 2025-26 financial year, aiming at encouraging business activities...
Inflation to drop to 6-7pc by June, adviser hopes
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that they would be able to bring down inflation within the next three months...
BRAC launches 'Livestock Grow Initiative'
BRAC鈥檚 Microfinance programme has officially launched the 'Livestock Grow Initiative鈥� to ensure financial security and sustainable development for livestock farmers across the country...
Implement microfinance progs under one umbrella:聽 adviser
Social welfare affairs adviser Sharmeen Soneya Murshid on Sunday called upon all concerned to implement microfinance programmes under one umbrella...
Shayema joins IFIPLC as independent director
Shayema Akter has recently joined Islamic Finance and Investment PLC as independent director, said a press release...
Green steel plant built under JICA fund
An environment friendly steel plant of Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills Limited was built in Chattogram under the Private Sector Investment Finance scheme of Japan International Cooperation Agency...
Hajj Finance holds 117th board meet
The board of directors of Hajj Finance Company Limited, a Shariah-based financial institution established as a joint venture between Bangladesh and Malaysia, held its 117th meeting on Wednesday.