The interim government is slashing allocations for several major development projects in the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP), cutting over Tk 120 billion from eight of the top 10 priority projects due to slow progress and fiscal constraints. According to planning ministry sources, allo
Walton has achieved the ‘ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence’ for five consecutive times and the ‘ICMAB Best Corporate Award’ four consecutive times. To mark these achievements, Walton arranged a grand event titled “Celebrating Corporate Award Achi
Bangladesh recorded a robust rise in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during July-September 2025, reflecting positive investor confidence amid global uncertainties. According to the latest figures released by Bangladesh Bank, net FDI inflow for Q3 (Jul–Sep) stood at US$315.09 million, mar
SBAC Bank PLC signed a Memorandum of Article with Best Western Plus Bay Hills Hotel located in Himchari, Cox’s bazar at the Bank’s Head Office recently. In the presence of S. M. Mainul Kabir, Managing Director and CEO of SBAC Bank; Mohammad Shafiul Azam, Head of Digital Financial Inclu
Bangladesh is missing out on untapped opportunities in the global packaging market—estimated at around $700 billion—due to inadequate policy support and the absence of export incentives, said Md Shahriar, president of the Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Ex
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has integrated the ASYCUDA World system with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s (BGMEA) electronic Utilisation Declaration (e-UD) platform, aiming to modernise bond management and expedite customs clearance for export-oriented
Dr Md Ezazul Islam has been appointed as Director General (DG) of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM). Before taking up this role, Dr. Islam served as Executive Director (Grade-1) in charge of the Monetary Policy Department at Bangladesh Bank and was an active member of the Monetary
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said that the government is implementing comprehensive reforms to trade policies and commercial laws to foster a more liberalised, inclusive, and justice-based economic environment on Sunday. The government is currently finalising changes to the Import Policy Order
BRAC has announced the start of a new application cycle for its BRIDGE Returnship Programme, an initiative supporting women who are looking to return to professional life after a career break. Through structured opportunities and targeted support, the programme seeks to ease the transition back in
Bangladesh’s Interim Government Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has said that the IPL-related issue has had no adverse impact on trade between Bangladesh and India, noting that bilateral commercial activities are continuing as usual. He made the remarks on Sunday (January 11) while speak
