Speakers at an online discussion suggested that CSR initiatives should contribute to the development of remote and hard-to-reach areas such as Chittagong Hill Tracts by supporting the entrepreneurs from these areas. 

“I never imagined that I would have a heart problem.”

How to keep your heart healthy

Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of mortality, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, according to the World

Seventy-year-old Abul Khaer, a resident of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria, felt chest pain at midnight recently. His family waited till morning before taking him to a private hospital in Homna upazila of Cumilla, a two-hour drive from their home.

When it comes to choosing a career, women are traditionally thought to be only eligible for a few professions. Cardiology is one such area where women’s involvement is less noticeable than that of men.

The Bangladesh Bank has once again renewed the interim licence of Nagad as the Bangladesh Post Office (BPO) could not form a subsidiary to run the mobile financial service within the deadline.

Bangladesh has a lot of unexplored beauty. For example, the Laldia forest and sea beach in Barguna provide a unique opportunity to enjoy both the tranquillity of the forest and the murmur of the sea, but not many people in the country are aware of this hidden gem.

A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of children is basic. Contraception is an integral part of decision-making.

Bangladesh’s economy has gone from a basket case to being a model case study for economic development across the globe.

The adoption of digital technology has significantly transformed Bangladesh’s financial sector in the last one-and-a-half decades, bringing millions under banking services that have even reached the village level.

Dhaka Bank has been popular for ensuring “Excellence in Banking”, which was recognised through various awards and accolades over time, lastly the Asiamoney Best Investment Bank Award 2022.

Within just 11 years since inception, bKash is accelerating financial inclusion and has become a ubiquitous fintech forerunner across the country.

The unprecedented challenges thrown out by the Covid-19 pandemic made us harness the power of digital technology.

I firmly believe that the most valuable capital or asset of MTB is the trust placed in us by our clients and the communities we serve.

The core competencies of IDLC have always been its focus on innovation, efficiency, and customer-centricity. Based on these core competencies, the SME Division, which started its journey in 2006 with only 6 employees, has now become the largest contributor to the organisation’s asset portfolio.

Speakers at an online discussion recommended CSR initiatives provide training to young people so that they can equip themselves with the required skills and contribute to the growth of the country.  

Accepting of digital payment through the personal retail account could pave the way for the country’s cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) to avail loans from banking channels, experts said today.

Setting prices that reach all segments of society alongside having a myriad of products gives extra mileage to Pran-RFL Group in continuing to expand their business in local and global markets.

One leading entrepreneur and two vibrant enterprises in the country were recently crowned with the top echelon of business awards.