Banks in Bangladesh will remain open from 9.30am to 4pm in every working day in the month of Ramadan.

The government has drafted a law to introduce universal pension scheme for people aged between 18 years to 50 years.

The country's 45 per cent people do not use mobile financial service (MFS) and 32 per cent of them refrain from using the service for fear being victim of fraudulent activity, found a survey.

Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, yesterday launched its global #SheMeansBusiness programme in Bangladesh to provide women entrepreneurs with the skills, connections and technology required to build and grow their businesses online.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told parliament today that the prolongation of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war would increase the cost of transportation and agricultural production in the country due to further rise in fuel prices in the global market.

Businesses in Bangladesh and Malaysia can benefit if they invest in each other’s countries as both have opened their doors to foreign firms, according to various experts.

The stock market index continued to rise for a second consecutive day yesterday, the eve of a meeting between the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and stakeholders on the market’s current condition.

While some farmers say that potato yields were low this year, most of them argue the opposite as they got the same output as they had in previous years.

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Authority should carry out a proper feasibility study to see whether a project is viable or not before talking to any investor or development partner for funding, said the cabinet secretary yesterday.

The option to import onion will remain open now in order to keep the price of the cocking ingredient stable ahead of Ramadan, said Agriculture Secretary Md Sayedul Islam.

The securities regulator has requested the insurance watchdog to take steps to list non-listed insurers and make them invest in order to give a boost to the stock market.

A national committee set up to look into the occupational safety situation at industries across Bangladesh has so far inspected 5,200 factories, said Salman F Rahman, adviser to the prime minister on private industry and investment.

Flats in Bangladesh witnessed a fresh price increase as realtors are being forced to pass on the increased construction cost to customers arising out of soaring prices of steel, cement, bricks and other materials.

Collaboration between banks and fintech companies is needed to accelerate digital lending for small and medium enterprises (SME) as it would enable them to avail funds instantly and without complexities, according to various experts.

Bangladesh has a lot of success in the economic and social sectors but coordination between the public and private sectors is very important for their continuity, said Rushanara Ali, the UK prime minister’s trade envoy to Bangladesh.

The stock market index continued to rise for a second consecutive day today on the eve of a meeting between the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and stakeholders on the market’s current condition.

Bangladeshi and Malaysian businesses can now take trade benefits of the two countries as both of them have opened doors for investment now, experts said today.

The country’s national safety committee has so far inspected 5,200 factories to ensure occupation safety, said Salman F Rahman, the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment.

Visa Worldwide Pte Ltd has partnered with Eastern Bank Ltd to roll out a solution to offer trustee services to its member banks, the first of its kind in Bangladesh.

South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank (SBAC) recently witnessed the promotion of its deputy managing director to the post of senior executive vice-president.