307 news articles tagged with "Bangladesh"
Brent crude futures for November rose to $105.47 a barrel, with the contract headed for monthly gains of around 17%, as Middle East supply concerns persist despite higher Gulf export volumes.
The IMF has found flaws in the proposed revenue-sector reforms submitted by the National Board of Revenue for Bangladesh's next credit programme, with Finance Division planning a tripartite meeting to address gaps ahead of IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok.
Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has announced the government will set up several artificial intelligence (AI) training centres in Sylhet — the first of their kind in Bangladesh — to equip young people with AI and IT skills.
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended anti-subsidy duties of up to $140.04 per tonne on jute products from Bangladesh, days after imposing anti-dumping duties of up to $445 per tonne on the same products.
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is set to introduce an annual advance calendar showing when it will publish major statistics, making data releases more predictable and transparent.
A total of 574 garment workers and family members have received Tk 4.28 crore in compensation under the pilot Employment Injury Scheme, with BILS and ILO urging the government to make the scheme universal after pilot ends in 2027.
Dhaka Bank PLC has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce a dual-currency payment solution, titled the Dhaka Bank-Mastercard SME Business Credit Card, for small and medium enterprise owners in Bangladesh.
TeleCash Limited, a mobile financial service (MFS) provider and a subsidiary of Southeast Bank PLC, has commenced commercial operations after receiving approval from Bangladesh Bank on 24 September 2026.
IFIC Bank PLC has awarded research grants and scholarships to 80 students of the University of Dhaka under the IFIC Bank Trust Fund, with grants going to 50 students and scholarships to 30 students from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic sessions.
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has signed two participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank to facilitate financing for the establishment of green industries and information technology sector development under the central bank's refinance schemes.
Mutual Trust Bank PLC has signed an MoU with Continental Hospital PLC to establish the hospital as a healthcare partner for MTB Privilege Customers, providing complimentary health check-ups through vouchers.
Bangladesh stocks fell for the fourth consecutive session on 29 September 2026 as investors remained cautious ahead of earnings declarations by June-closing companies. The DSEX shed 71 points over four sessions since 24 September.