71 news articles tagged with "Sustainability"
NCC Bank signs two refinance scheme agreements with Bangladesh Bank for green factory building and ICT sector development, each with Tk 1,000 crore fund size.
Southeast Bank joins BB's Tk 1,000 crore green refinance scheme, signing agreement at BB headquarters to provide preferential-rate financing for environmentally friendly projects.
Fuel price hike has sent truck fares at Benapole Land Port soaring by Tk 5,000-8,000 per trip, affecting 350-400 daily import trucks and putting traders under severe pressure.
State Minister Amit says fuel prices were adjusted to prevent smuggling to neighbouring countries, with diesel at full international pricing should be Tk 205/litre vs actual Tk 135.
Bangladesh has approved three metro-rail megaprojects at Tk 2.5 trillion. Columnist questions whether the abnormal costs and cost escalations are justified given the country's debt servicing burden.
BAFFA has urged the government not to allow 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding without an economic impact assessment, warning it could shift logistics income abroad and disadvantage local SMEs.
Prime Bank PLC has been recognised as a TradeTrust-Ready Partner by Singapore's IMDA, marking a milestone in the bank's digital trade journey and enabling cross-border electronic trade documents.
Oil prices extended losses with Brent at $105.64 as Saudi Arabia reroutes via Oman, but analysts warn prices could spike to $120/bbl if Hormuz and Red Sea disruptions continue.
BARVIDA has staged a nationwide protest with 1,300 businesses closing across 11 cities, suspending vehicle registrations and port activities against the government's ban on used EV imports.
Bangladesh's hilsa hauls have crashed dramatically — from 2,000 maunds/day to 250 maunds at Chandpur market — as prices hit Tk 3,000/kg, demanding technology-driven conservation solutions.
BPC Chairman has assured that Bangladesh will face no fuel supply crisis until December, with multiple infrastructure projects targeted for completion by year-end.
Bangladesh has banned hilsa fishing for 22 days from October 8 to protect mother hilsa during breeding season, with VGF food assistance for affected fishermen.