Trade

Oct exports post 20.65pc growth

Oct exports post 20.65pc growth

Export earnings registered a whopping 20.65-percent growth in October 2024, riding on the readymade garments sector despite labour unrest. Bangladesh fetched US$ 4.13 billion in October this year compared to $3.42 billion in corresponding month of last year, according to Export Promotion Bur

MetLife Bangladesh recognises top agency forces

MetLife Bangladesh recognises top agency forces

MetLife Bangladesh recently held its 'Award Night' recognition ceremonies to honour 1,018 top-performing financial associates, unit managers, and branch managers for their outstanding achievements in 2023, according to a media statement Sunday. The awardees were recognised for their exceptional bu

NCC Bank holds board meeting

NCC Bank holds board meeting

The 523rd meeting of the Board of Directors of NCC Bank was held at the bank’s boardroom on Thursday (November 7). Chairman of the bank Md Nurun Newaz Salim presided over the meeting, according to a press release Sunday. Vice-Chairman ASM Mainuddin Monem, Director and Past Chairman Abdus Sal


Bangladesh prioritizes smooth LDC graduation: Salehuddin

Bangladesh prioritizes smooth LDC graduation: Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said Bangladesh is prioritizing to ensure smooth and sustainable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. “Bangladesh will prioritize smooth graduation from LDC. It wi

Bangladesh Bank urges customers not to withdraw money unnecessarily

Bangladesh Bank urges customers not to withdraw money unnecessarily

A spokesperson of Bangladesh Bank, in a recent press conference, has urged bank customers not to make unnecessary cash withdrawals, assuring them that there is no cause for undue concern regarding the stability of the banking system, said a media release Sunday. The spokesperson emphasised that th

DCCI invites Argentine joint ventures in BD pharma industry

DCCI invites Argentine joint ventures in BD pharma industry

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Ashraf Ahmed on Sunday invited Argentine companies to come to do joint ventures with Bangladeshi counterparts in the pharmaceutical and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) industries. Ashraf made the request to Argentine investors and com

Bangladesh Bank restructures board

Bangladesh Bank restructures board

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has restructured its Board of Directors by adding three new members. The development came through a board meeting held on Sunday at the BB headquarters in the city, said Husne Ara Shikha, BB Executive Director and spokesperson, after the meeting. The three new directors are F

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