UCB inaugurates 215th Dirai Branch

The 215th Dirai branch of United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) was inaugurated on Wednesday, said a press release.  Mr. Arif Quadri, Managing Director, United Commercial Bank Limited inaugurated the branch as Chief Guest.     Among others Additional Managing Director of UCB Mr. Md. Abdullah Al Mamoon; Deputy Managing Director & Company Secretary of

National Bank holds 38th AGM

National Bank Ltd. has recently held it’s 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through virtual platform for the second time, said a press release. To ensure social distancing due to COVID-19 pandemics and to reduce the risk of spread of the disease, the shareholders and directors virtually attended the meeting.  Monowara Sikder, Chairman

FSIBL opens its Agent Banking outlets

Two agent banking outlets of First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (FSIBL) has been opened in Manikganj and Cox’s Bazar, said a press release. Syed WasequeMd Ali, Managing Director of the Bank, inaugurated the Agent Banking Outlets through video conference at Jhitka Bazar, Horirampur, Manikganj, and Shamalpur Bazar, Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar. Abdul Aziz

EBL inks deal with Ousud.com

Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) cardholders will have exclusive benefits while purchasing any products through Ousud.com. To this effect, M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking, EBL and Dr. Nadira Sharmin, Chief Operating Officer, Ousud.com , signed a deal  in the capital recently. Syed Zulkar Nayen, Head

BSA holds Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Bangladesh Seed Association, (BSA), the only organization of the Private Seed Sector in the country, has been held.  Dr Ali Afzal, Sr. Vice President of the Association, presided over the AGM held at ACI Center on Tuesday. Dr. S.B Naseem, EC Member of BSA and Managing

BB recognizes BRAC Bank for disbursing COVID package

Bangladesh Bank has recognized BRAC Bank for its outstanding role in execution of the first phase of Covid-19 CMSME Stimulus Package in FY 2020-2021. Bangladesh Bank Governor Fazle Kabir handed over a certificate of acknowledgement to BRAC Bank’s Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Md. Sabbir Hossain at a programme

Nation knows how to deal with adversity: FM

Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen on Monday said that the Bengali nation is a victorious nation that has mastered the art of facing challenges and adversities. "When we are united, there is no challenge for us. Moreover, we are inspired by Bangabandhu's speeches, which have always been guided us to

Import bills rise 54pc in five months

Bangladesh's import payments surged by around 54 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of last year – indicating a strong and steady economic recovery in keeping with a sharp fall in coronavirus infections. Import bills in July-November swelled 53.74 percent year-on-year