Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to sign the economic partnership agreement (EPA) soon to deepen and expand bilateral trade and investment between two nations, the commerce ministry said yesterday.

Bangladesh has urged Japanese tech companies to invest in the country and build an IT training centre for the mutual benefit of both nations.

Bangladesh has the potential to attract Japanese companies shifting operations to various parts of Asia, said Yasutoshi Nishimura, economy, trade and industry minister of Japan, yesterday.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a giant in the consumer electronics market of Bangladesh, will soon start exporting TVs to South Korea in a bid to expand its global presence by catering to low-end consumers in the country.

Bangladesh Bank in a circular yesterday relaxed a rule over the requirement of diploma certificates for bankers to get promotions. 

Online polling for recognising the best airlines operating in Bangladesh has been launched.

Shanta Securities Ltd yesterday launched a feature-rich trading app “Shanta EasyTrade”.

Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) organised a town hall meeting for branch managers, sub-branch in-charges and employees of the bank’s Chattogram zone in Chattogram on Saturday.

National Bank Ltd organised a half-yearly business review meeting for branch managers of Rajshahi region.

7UP, a drink from PepsiCo, recently launched a new digital campaign titled “Super Duper Refresher” with a TVC featuring brand ambassador Shakib Al Hasan. 

Pubali Bank Ltd recently organised the bank’s “2nd Business Conference-2023” for its regional and corporate branch managers.

Major indices of the stocks market in Bangladesh yesterday fell owing to lower investor participation, according to experts.

Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical is going to invest Tk 10 crore in its subsidiary, Ibn Sina API Industry Ltd, as a part of its capital investment in order to purchase capital machinery, the company said yesterday.

Banks are systemically important institutions and corporate governance is vital for them to navigate difficult times and convince depositors to keep money with them.

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have slipped further as per the definition of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) balance of payments and investment position manual.

The company made a profit of Tk 3.6 crore in the quarter

Tipu Munshi says after meeting with his Japanese minister

FBCCI president says

Experts say

Daylong Dhaka summit begins on Bangladesh-Japan economic relations