United Nations climate talks adopted a deal to inject at least $300 billion annually in humanity's fight against climate change, aimed at helping developing nations cope with the ravages of global warming in tense negotiations. The $300 billion will go to developing countries who need the cash to wean themselves off
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NBR plans online tax reforms to reduce hassles
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to implement several initiatives aimed at reducing taxpayer hassles and enhancing revenue collection for the national exchequer. According to NBR sources, upcoming changes include the introduction of online corporate tax filing, an online tax return submission system for income tax lawyers, and a
SEB launches 16 agent banking outlets
Southeast Bank PLC. formally launched 16 (Sixteen) Agent Banking outlets, "Shagotom," to facilitate the unbanked people across the country, especially in the rural and semi-urban areas of Cox's Bazar, Cumilla, Dhaka, Faridpur, Gazipur, Jhalokathi, Khulna, Natore, Noakhali, Satkhira, Shariatpur, and Tangail. Its main objective is to uphold the trend of
TECNO introduces new SPARK Go 1 variant
TECNO has brought in a a new 3GB variant variant of durable and powerful smartphone SPARK Go 1 for tech-savvy users. TECNO SPARK Go 1 offers exceptional durability with 4-year lasting performance and IP54 water, dust and oil resistance, built to handle daily use. Enjoy immersive sound with dual speakers
Mastercard co-branded credit card
Mastercard, LankaBangla Finance PLC. (LBF), and Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF) have jointly launched their first co-branded LankaBangla Mastercard Titanium credit card, exclusively designed for esteemed medical professionals. Cardholders will be able to enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts and deals at renowned Mastercard partners as well as lifestyle amenities. The launch event
GP partners with Ericsson
Grameenphone has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to collaborate and drive innovation in AI and Automation in Bangladesh. The MoU establishes a collaboration framework between Grameenphone and Ericsson, focusing on innovation, growth, and deployment of cutting-edge AI and Automation solutions through technology trials, workshops, and pilot
EBL, IHH Healthcare Singapore sign agreement
Priority customers and top-tier cardholders of Eastern Bank will enjoy special privileges on healthcare services offered by all the operating hospitals of IHH Healthcare Singapore including Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital and Parkway East Hospital. M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail and SME Banking,
CMSMEs receive spot loans
As part of a Bangladesh Bank initiative, a focus group discussion with beneficiaries of the BDT 25,000 crore prefinancing scheme and an open loan distribution programme was held in Sylhet to offer spot loan facilities to CMSME entrepreneurs. The initiative, initially launched under Bangladesh Bank’s refinancing scheme and later converted
Over $4b spent on outbound healthcare tourism
President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Ashraf Ahmed has said that there is a growing trend among middle-income households in Bangladesh to seek healthcare services abroad, despite the availability of many treatments locally. "While many of the treatments are available locally, the demand for medical tourism keeps
Sustainable energy transition vital for economic stability
A national-level dialogue in the capital has underscored the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy for macroeconomic stability, environmental sustainability, and economic growth by addressing regulatory flaws, mobilising investments, and fostering collaboration. South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) organised the dialogue titled 'Exploring a Sustainable Pathway for Bangladesh's Energy Transformation