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DHAKA : Bangladesh Bank (BB) has doubled the limits for advance payments against imports in a move to further simplify trade transactions. "To further simplify trade transactions, it has been decided to enhance the aforesaid limits to US$20,000 and US$50,000...

KHULNA : Mongla Port, the second largest sea port in the country, witnessed the anchoring of 171 overseas commercial ships in the last two and a half months boosting its revenue earnings. Of the ships, 12 were carrying 8,514 TEUs...

Airtel, the youth-centric brand of Robi Axiata PLC, has officially launched a national esports tournament, ‘Airtel Gaming Arena’, designed to energize and unite Bangladesh’s rapidly growing esports community. Alongside this, Airtel announced a strategic partnership with PUBG MOBILE, the...

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), one of the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in the country, announced the appointment of Ruhul Quddus Khan as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director, effective from November 1, 2025, a press...

The 315th board meeting of the Premier Bank PLC. was held. Dr. Arifur Rahman, the bank’s chairman, presided over the meeting held at the head office on Sunday, September 21, 2025, a press release said. Also present at the meeting...

Pubali Bank PLC. has inaugurated its Tongi Industrial Area Sub-Branch today with a view to provide modern banking service. Azizur Rahman, Director of Pubali Bank PLC. formally inaugurated the branch as Chief Guest. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director & CEO...

A view-exchange meeting with the African delegation visiting Bangladesh was held on September 21, 2025at theIslami Bank Towerorganized by Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC in collaboration with the Center for Zakat Management (CZM). Md. Omar Faruk Khan, managing director of...

North South University (NSU), the first and leading private university of Bangladesh, hosted the opening ceremony and orientation of the NIPPON AI Dojoon 21 September 2025, a groundbreaking AI education program launched in the country for the first time,...

Anti-Money Laundering Division of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC organized a day-long workshopon“Day-long workshop on AML/CFT Compliance for BAMLCOs & Officials of all branches at Mymensingh Division &Tangail District” on 20thSeptember 2025 at a local hotel in Tangailfor the Branch...

Bangladesh’s global electronics brand ‘Walton’ has achieved ‘Superbrands Award’ for the next two years (2025-2026). Walton has been conferred with the award by London-based Superbrands Worldwide in the electronics and home appliances category for the third consecutive times as...