73 news articles tagged with "Economic Development"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For some garment workers, earning Tk 19,000 to Tk 20,000 a month means working 15 to 16 hours a day, including overtime, labour representatives told The Daily Star.
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.
Modhumoti Bank PLC has held a launching event for the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 at its head office to promote secure digital banking and strengthen cybersecurity awareness among employees.
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.
Uttara Bank PLC recently held its annual risk management conference for 2026 at Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa in Cox’s Bazar.
Investment in alternative logistics routes in the Gulf to mitigate the impact of the Iran war could make the Strait of Hormuz “redundant” in the next five years, HSBC Group Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Tuesday.
Guardian Life Insurance Limited will provide life insurance coverage and medical benefits to employees of Concord Group of Companies and their family members under a group insurance agreement.