The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has proposed for raising the tax free income ceiling for individual taxpayers by Taka 50,000 to Taka 3.50 lakh to offset the shock of inflationary pressures on the commoners. The civil society think tank also proposed for providing 'special increment' to the lower tier employees
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Mokammel reappointed as Union Bank MD
Western Union money transfers thru’ bKash agent points
bKash customers in Bangladesh can now redirect their cash-intended Western Union money transfers into their bKash wallets conveniently with the assistance of over 330,000 bKash agent points. To facilitate this service, Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, NCC Bank, one of the leading banks in
FSIBL signs deal with Addie Soft
First Security Islami Bank Ltd. (FSIBL) has signed an agreement with Addie Soft Ltd. to provide efficient payment solutions to more than 300 renowned educational institutions, a press release said Monday. Students of the institutions will be able to pay their academic fees and others through using digital banking channel
NSU observes Independence Day
North South University (NSU) commemorated ‘Independence and National Day’on March 26, 2023 with a discussion meeting, a press release said Monday. The event honored the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and countless mothers and sisters, which led to the establishment of an independent and sovereign state of Bangladesh. Writer, researcher, historian and
BRAC Bank opens sub-branch at New Market
Pubali Bank holds conference of Islamic banking
Pubali Bank Limited has held conference of Islamic Banking Window Managers’ at bank’s credit conference room, head office, a press release said Monday. Mohammad Ali, MD and CEO of the bank, was present as chief guest at the conference. Mohammad Esha, DMD, was present as special guest. General manager and
IBBL observes Independence Day
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organized a discussion meeting and Doa marking the Independence and National Day on March 26, 2023 at virtual platform, a press release said Monday. Professor Md. Nazmul Hassan, chairman of the bank, addressed the program as chief guest. Presided over by Mohammed Monirul Moula, MD
Bangladesh quickly becoming a regional leader: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken has said Bangladesh is "quickly becoming a regional leader" with a rapidly growing economy, an increasingly well-educated workforce, and a dynamic youth demographic. Blinken said he looks forward to "deepening their partnership" with Bangladesh in the years ahead. "Americans and Bangladeshis are stronger together because
Fakhrul dismisses EC’s letter to BNP as part of latest polls strategy
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the Election Commission's (EC's) letter inviting BNP to talks is nothing but the latest strategy of the government to hold another election depriving people of their voting rights. "Could anyone cast vote in the past? They (govt) are going to start