Inflation Pushes 8-10 Million People Below Poverty Line: Titumir
Inflation pushes 8 to 10 million people below the poverty line, according to PPRC chairman Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.
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International air traffic nearly doubles, but airports can’t keep up
International air passenger traffic in Bangladesh nearly doubled in two years, reaching 1.26 crore in 2025 from 64.5 lakh in 2023.
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Unimart lowers prices on 3,500 everyday essentials
At the heart of the initiative is a series of operational improvements designed to reduce costs and minimize waste
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Clothing brands report better sales this Puja
Branded fashion retailers across Bangladesh reported sales growth of 5 to 10 percent during this year’s Durga Puja compared with last year, driven by strong festive demand, particularly for women’s wear.
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BFIU issues anti-money laundering rules for insurers
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) issued a set of guidelines for insurance companies operating in Bangladesh to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
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Keya Group lays off 739 workers at four factories
Keya Group has laid off 739 officers and employees at four factories in Jarun, Konabari, Gazipur, in the second round of job cuts at the establishments.
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Labour court backlog demands urgent action
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has stressed the need for an effective roadmap to clear the backlog of cases in labour courts and ensure timely justice for workers.
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Financial connectivity key to Bangladesh-China ties
A stronger presence of Chinese financial institutions in Bangladesh could benefit both countries and help turn investment decisions into action, said Ashik Chowdhury, chairman of Invest Bangladesh.
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Islamic banks’ workforce shrinks 6% in a year: BB
Islamic banks in Bangladesh saw their workforce shrink by 6 percent year-on-year in August 2026 amid growing digitalisation and automation of financial services and management problems at some banks, according to a Bangladesh Bank report.
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Rubio says India trade deal ‘very close’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday India had made “substantial progress” in diversifying its oil supplies, suggesting a trade deal with New Delhi was “very close”. Rubio arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit, his second official trip to India this year, as the two countries seek to
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BRAC Bank launches digital trade solutions on CORPNET
BRAC Bank has introduced digital trade solutions on CORPNET, its digital platform for wholesale banking clients, bringing key trade services into a single digital channel where corporate clients can initiate requests, submit instructions, and monitor progress.
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Pubali Bank holds quarterly ADC, card business review meeting
Pubali Bank PLC recently held its third-quarter ADC (alternative delivery channel) and card business review meeting for 2026 at the bank’s head office auditorium.