Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently directed International Internet Gateway (IIG) service providers to disconnect bandwidth connections of 316 internet service providers (ISPs) for not renewing licences and not taking approval of tariffs before rolling out their services.

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has once again sought cooperation from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to extend the validity of trade and other business relevant licences to three to five years from the current one year.

One Bank Ltd recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CCULB Resort and Convention Hall for customer privilege.

Brac Bank recently won five awards in five different categories in the South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2022 for its digital transformation, social and sustainable initiatives.

The board of directors of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC approved 250 per cent cash dividend for the general shareholders and 150 per cent cash dividend for sponsors and directors for financial year 2021-2022.

From the world's longest natural sea beach to the Buddhist Vihara ruins at Paharpur, Naogaon and hundreds more such examples, Bangladesh is filled with scenic wonders worth witnessing. This World Tourism Day, the country’s leading Online Travel Agency (OTA), ShareTrip , is all set to revolutionize travel in Bangladesh, putting our tourism sector up on the world stage. As part of Bangladesh’s march towards becoming an innovative and knowledge-based economy by 2041, ShareTrip, backed by the Government’s flagship venture capital firm, Startup Bangladesh, is working to digitise travel. Through this partnership, ShareTrip is actively looking to bridge the existing gaps within the tourism industry. From empowering remote entrepreneurs to informing customers on how to travel digitally at a bargain – ShareTrip is doing it all.

Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has raised Tk 1,224 million (Tk 122.4 crore) through the issuance of zero-coupon bonds for Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), a microfinance institution in Bangladesh. 

Mobile financial service Nagad on Monday rolled out a campaign titled “Utshab er Khushi Nagad-a Beshi” on the eve of Durga Puja.

Brac Bank has achieved a milestone of opening the 800th agent banking outlet recently.

US weekly magazine Newsweek appreciates Bangladesh’s electric and electronics conglomerate Walton for its growing role in the economic growth and development of the country.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday directed telecom operators in the country to start counting the amount of compensation owed to customers from the first call dropped in a day.

Dhaka Bank in association with VISA recently launched a prepaid card product called Aspire Student Prepaid Card.

Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) recently won the ‘Best Bank in Bangladesh’ Award at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2022, an initiative of the South Asian Partnership Summit (SAPS).

Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI) signed a memorandum of understanding with Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) over biochar production technology on Sunday.

Doreen Power Generations and Systems Ltd’s profit surged more than 42 per cent in the financial year that ended on June 30, driven by higher revenues.  

Banglalink has kicked off the registration process for the sixth season of ennovators, a digital idea-based competition in the country.

The Bangladesh Bank has served show-cause notices on a good number of officials, asking them to explain how could media outlets published reports based on the central bank’s findings on several banking scams.

Photographer Emon Mostak Ahmed has won the “11th Photoffee Photographer of the Year Award” for his photographic work titled “In the search of lost harmony.”

Monno Fabrics repaid loans of Tk 15.4 crore to its lenders -- Sonali Bank, BDBL, Janata and Mercantile Bank -- by selling shares of its corporate director Monno Welfare Foundation.

DHL Express announced price adjustments yesterday that will take effect on January 1, 2023. The average increase in Bangladesh will be 7.9 per cent compared to 2022, a press release said.