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PalmPay, one of the fastest-growing fintech platforms across emerging markets, has received official approval from Bangladesh Bank to run a one-year pilot program to finance the purchase of 10,000 smartphones. The approval marks the first time such a regulatory...

There is no shortage of talented students in Bangladesh. There is a need to develop them and establish the country’s semiconductor sector on a global scale. Experts have emphasized the importance of developing skills by increasing the closeness of...

The Credit Administration Division (CAD) of Southeast Bank PLC. (SEBPLC) hosted an event on January 28, 2026, to mark the successful completion of its full centralization and automation of documentation and limit loading functions. This strategic engagement significantly improves...

Robi Axiata PLC’s Managing Director and CEO, Ziad Shatara, recently paid a courtesy visit to Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), a press release said. Marking his first...

DHAKA : The Champions Bangladesh women's team will return home from Bangkok today (Thursday) evening after finishing their campaign in the just-concluded inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship. A BG 389 flight, carrying the women's team, is expected to land at...

DHAKA : The Election Commission (EC)has directed all Returning Officers (ROs) to take necessary steps to ensure strict compliance to the electoral code of conduct, particularly prohibiting the use of posters in electioneering by candidates contesting the upcoming 13th...

RYZE, Banglalink’s AI-powered digital hub for youth, has successfully launched RYZE AI Camp at the United International University (UIU) to equip students with future-ready skills required for an increasingly AI-enabled job market. The initiative emphasized applied learning, career preparedness,...

Accurate and objective survey reports will help reduce investment risk and ensure good governance in the banking sector. Islami Bank is always committed to maintaining the security of customers’ deposits and transparency of investments. Proper assessment or valuation of...

Nagad, one of the country’s leading mobile financial service providers, has partnered with Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. to accelerate and simplify the disbursement of inward remittances sent by Bangladeshi expatriates from around the world, a press release said. Under the...

It is difficult to develop a sustainable innovation culture in the country if appropriate technology is not used at the right time. Therefore, business leaders have urged to change policies with the speed of technology change. And academics believe...