Bangladesh has agreed to abolish the requirement for non-life insurers to reinsure at least 50 percent of their business with the state-owned Sadharan Bima Corporation (SBC), under the newly signed US-Bangladesh agreement on reciprocal trade.

After many years, Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election has injected a rare festive mood into public life. Political parties have unveiled their manifestos with unusual care, and voters appear genuinely engaged, scrutinising promises rather than merely consuming slogans.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with ActionAid Bangladesh, a non-governmental organisation, to support 150 marginalised girls under the initiative titled “Support 150 Girl Children”.

Jamuna Electronics and Automobiles Limited (JEAL) recently organised a three-day “Partners Meet 2026” in Cox’s Bazar.

Jamuna Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA) of Bangladesh to enhance institutional cooperation and expand modern banking services.

Prime Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with LifePlus Bangladesh Ltd, a sister concern of the Labaid Group, to expand digital healthcare access for Prime Bank customers through an integrated digital platform.

Bata Bangladesh has opened a new retail outlet at Meridian Kohinoor City Shopping Mall in Chattogram, marking another step in the footwear maker’s expansion of its modern retail network.

The newly built Ispahani Centre, a nine-storey commercial complex at Ispahani Moor in Lalkhan Bazar, Chattogram, has signed a lease agreement with YKK Bangladesh Pte Ltd.

AIUB will pay tribute to her contributions to higher education.

A celebration marking the achievement was held on Tuesday at the International Conference Hall of BUBT.

The week-long tournament aimed to strengthen relationships and promote teamwork among members of the university community

A key feature of the campaign is a monthly lottery draw.

The interim government has completely halted tobacco cultivation this year in Manikchhari upazila of Khagrachhari district in the Halda river basin area.

Standard Chartered Bank has signed a master receivable purchase agreement with Eastern Bank PLC to launch export receivables finance for financial institutions/banks (RFFI) in Bangladesh.

Citizens Bank PLC has launched a new sub-branch at Aglabazar in Nawabganj, Dhaka recently.

The yen strengthened on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory, reversing six consecutive days of losses as traders bet fiscal stimulus will boost the stock market, while the US dollar eased against other major currencies.

Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with The Westin Dhaka to offer Ramadan privileges for its credit cardholders.

BRAC Bank PLC has launched Google Pay for its Visa credit cardholders, allowing customers to make fast, secure and contactless payments using Android smartphones at home and abroad.

The sales office will operate from the fifth floor of the building

Midland Bank PLC recently organised its “Annual Business Conference 2026” for officials from its branches, sub-branches, agent banking, Islami banking, retail sales, institutional banking, SME, NRB, cards, and treasury divisions at the Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.