Bangladesh Bank Approves 131 Firms to Value Bank Loan Collateral
Bangladesh Bank approved 131 firms to value bank loan collateral under its Enlistment Policy. 98 in Group A, 33 in Group B. Enlistment valid for 3 years.
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Bangladesh Bank approved 131 firms to value bank loan collateral under its Enlistment Policy. 98 in Group A, 33 in Group B. Enlistment valid for 3 years.
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Aamra Networks shares crashed 10.6% to Tk17.70 after company recommended 1-paisa dividend for FY25, with EPS collapsing from Tk2.46 to Tk0.13.
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