Dhaka Bank recently signed an agreement with SME Foundation at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka in the capital to disburse loans to the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises at a concessional interest rate under the incentive package announced by the government.

AB Bank Ltd has elected director Khairul Alam Choudhury as the bank’s new chairman with effect from August 2, 2022.

As part of HSBC’s global commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) will launch the “Female Entrepreneur Fund (FEF)” in Bangladesh today.

The government plans to purchase 3.30 crore litres of soybean oil from two foreign refiner companies at a cost of Tk 136 per litre so that it can supply the key cooking ingredient to low-income families at subsidised rates.

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday eased rules on the encashment of the value-added portion of repatriated export proceeds in order to bring flexibility to trade transactions. 

Bangladesh Bank yesterday slightly tightened its loan rescheduling policy for defaulted loans after facing criticism from different corners. 

Training for online freelancers could have a significantly positive impact on the employment and income of underprivileged women, according to a recent study by the Brac Institute of Governance Development (BIGD).

The Bangladesh Bank today slightly tightened its loan rescheduling policy of defaulted loans after facing criticism from different corners.

Real estate companies in Bangladesh are cautiously taking up new projects as the war in Ukraine, the strain on foreign currency reserves, the dollar shortage, runaway inflation and higher construction costs have cemented worries that sales of flats might slow in the coming months.

The price of wheat in Bangladesh may come down as its export from Ukraine has resumed following an agreement with Russia.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is going to reorganise the boards of several non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) this month in a bid to improve their financial health.

Merchandise exports from Bangladesh grew 15 per cent year-on-year to $3.98 billion in July, giving a much-needed breather to the country amid global uncertainty and foreign exchange crisis, official figures showed yesterday.  

Major indices of the domestic stock market kept rising while turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) soared to a nearly two-month high yesterday thanks to the increased participation of general investors.

The National Advisory Board (NAB), a committee that guides impact investment in Bangladesh, has unveiled a strategic action plan to attract local and global investment, particularly from the private sector, to help fund sustainable development in the country.

Bangladesh Bank has suspended the licences of five foreign exchange houses and served show-cause notices to an additional 42 for their alleged involvement in the manipulation of US dollar prices in the kerb market.

Bangladesh Bank has suspended licences of five foreign exchange houses and served show-cause notices on 42 for their alleged involvement in the manipulation of US dollar prices in the kerb market.

Turnover in the Dhaka bourse soared to nearly a two-month high today thanks to the higher participation of general investors amid an upward trend in the index.

Export earnings grew by 15 per cent year-on-year to $3.98 billion in July, the first month of the current fiscal year.

Bangladesh closed its financial year 2021-22 with an $18.7 billion current account deficit, the highest on record, as export earnings failed to narrow the gap with skyrocketing imports, Bangladesh Bank data released yesterday showed.

Bangladesh has once again started to export jute-based carpets and earnings from shipment of floor coverings have been rising gradually.