220 news articles tagged with "Economy & Finance"
IFIC Bank cardholders get 10% discount on Novoair domestic flights and zero percent EMI for 3-6 months, under a new MoU signed between the bank and the airline.
Mutual Trust Bank signs MoU with Runner Motors to provide auto lease financing for SME and corporate customers purchasing commercial vehicles, supporting Bangladesh's logistics and transportation sector.
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry elects Kazuiki Kataoka of JETRO as president for 2026-28, with elections held on September 13 and 23, 2026.
US-Bangla Airlines improves from fifth to fourth in the Best Regional Airlines (India/South Asia) category at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking three consecutive years of recognition.
Grameenphone has signed a 10-year partnership with Bangladesh Police to provide dedicated connectivity and digital services for the law enforcement agency's communication needs.
Bangladesh's Finance Division revises the Outsourcing Services Procurement Policy 2025, barring new outsourcing services through private companies and introducing an Outsourcing Service Monitoring Committee framework.
Prime Bank Vice Chairman Nafis Sikder to buy 18.85 lakh shares (Tk 5.35 crore) through DSE block market, while MJL Bangladesh PLC buys 30.14 lakh shares (Tk 8.56 crore) — signalling insider confidence in the bank.
EBL Chairman Anis Ahmed will receive 1.64 crore shares worth Tk 38 crore as a gift from his father M Ghaziul Haque, increasing his stake to over 5% and becoming the bank's largest director-shareholder.
Bangladesh Bank issued a circular directing relevant bank branches to stay open on 25-26 September 2026 to collect Hajj registration fees for Hajj 2027, following a Ministry of Religious Affairs request.
BWEMA has written to the NBR chairman asking for restoration of concessional duty on hot-rolled non-alloy steel wire rod, warning that several consignments are stuck at Chattogram Port incurring over Tk 1 lakh per day in demurrage.
GED plan targets USD 4,591 per capita income and 8.5% GDP growth by FY2031. Current income USD 2,958. Three-phase transformation plan. Inflation target 5% by 2031. Banking sector reform plan included.
For the first time, Bangladesh is preparing to borrow directly from investors around the world, aiming to raise up to $1 billion by December through a sovereign bond. It is a real milestone, but it comes at a price: roughly 8% interest, four times World Bank's cheapest loans.