While it is vital to introduce digital technologies to workplaces, it is equally important to identify the problem areas where they can be implemented. Let’s look at some of the recent digital trends which will impact workplaces in the immediate future.

An open-ended mutual fund of Ekush Wealth Management has got a go-ahead from Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

Trust Bank has got a go-ahead for a non-convertible, unsecured and floating rate subordinated bond worth of Tk 400 crore.

The protection of intellectual property rights is key to transforming the country into “Smart Bangladesh,” according to Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar.

Paramount Textile Limited has decided to raise Tk 250 crore by issuing bonds to pay off existing liabilities and expand.   

Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh rose slightly even though the floor prices of 169 companies were lifted yesterday while turnover of the country’s premier bourse in Dhaka fell to a 29-month low.

United Commercial Bank (UCB) will issue a non-convertible, unsecured, fullly redeemable subordinated bond worth Tk 1,000 crore.

Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to take a minimum cash advance from importers while opening letters of credit (LCs) for lubricant and engine oil in order to enable running the operations of industries smoothly. 

Members of NRB World Association, a platform of non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs), yesterday urged the government to ensure a conducive environment for investments in a bid to attract more foreign funding.

Banks can show interest receivables for 2022 as income on their books on the term loans that have been extended a relaxed repayment facility up to December, said the central bank yesterday.   

The Bangladesh Bank today asked banks to take a minimum cash advance from importers while opening letters of credit (LCs) for lubricant and engine oil in order to run the operation of industries smoothly.

Banks can show interest receivables for 2022 as income on their books on the term loans that have been given a relaxed repayment facility up to December, the central bank said yesterday.

Mobile network operator Banglalink launched eSIM today to further simplify its customers’ digital lifestyle.

An open-ended mutual fund of Ekush Wealth Management has got go-ahead from Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

Turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped to 29 months' low although the market index rose slightly today when the stock market regulator lifted the floor price of 169 companies.

Stocks in Bangladesh rose slightly today snapping six straight days’ falling streak.

Farmers are increasingly growing pumpkins in mango orchards in the Bholahat upazila of Chapainawabganj as an inter-crop and are making good profit by selling the produce, a move that would allow them to make the most of the land.

Pickaboo, a platform specialising in selling mobile, gadget and electronics, has raised $1.5 million a in pre-series A round from local and international investors. 

Formal negotiations for signing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa) with India are expected to begin this week during a visit of Tipu Munshi, the commerce minister of Bangladesh, to the neighbouring country. 

Bangladesh does not have too many policy options other than reducing consumption of goods and services and making the exchange rate flexible in order to ensure macroeconomic stability, said a central bank report.