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IDRA gets approval to shift HQ at higher rent

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The government has approved the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority's (IDRA) proposal to relocate its headquarters from Motijheel to Agargaon in the city at a signifi... Read More


Police form cell to address banking sector problems

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- A dedicated cell has been formed at the Police Headquarters to address various problems faced by the banking sector, including fraud, forgery, loan defaults and asset recovery, ... Read More


BTMA seeks bank guarantee system for yarn imports

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has sought to replace the existing bonded warehouse facility for yarn and fabric imports with a bank guarantee system, alleging t... Read More


BBS starts primary surveys to rebase GDP to FY26

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has started preliminary surveys to rebase and revise the gross domestic product (GDP), moving the base year from the fiscal year 2015-1... Read More


Bus franchise expansion planned despite poor compliance

Bangladesh, Nov. 12 -- The authorities are struggling to bring discipline in Dhaka's bus services under the bus-route-franchise (BRF) system, even as they plan to expand the initiative to more routes.... Read More


Mobile courts fine five, jail three for passenger harassment at Chattogram airport

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The courts, led by Executive Magistrate Mahfuza Zerin, were conducted over the past few days at different points of the airport to prevent passenger harassment, maintain discipl... Read More


Bangladesh, Kuwait eye joint investment in ceramics, leather sectors

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Businesspeople from Bangladesh and Kuwait have expressed interest in exploring joint investment opportunities in several sectors, including ceramics, plastics and leather goods,... Read More


Leadership Development Training held at Al-Arafah Islami Bank

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- A day-long training programme titled "Connect, Influence & Grow: Leadership Development & Interpersonal Excellence" was held at Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training Institute (AIBTI),... Read More


Community Bank signs MoU with World University of Bangladesh to expand banking services for Students, Faculty and Staff

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World University of Bangladesh to expand institutional banking services and introduce a compreh... Read More


Citizens Bank organises Student Banking Seminar at Ahameed Bawany Academy School & College

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Citizens Bank PLC recently organised a Student Banking Seminar at Ahameed Bawany Academy School & College, Armanitola, Dhaka, as part of its ongoing initiatives to promote finan... Read More