Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) as the lead bank hosted a financial literacy and open cheque distribution program at the Royal Palace Convention Hall in Narsingdi on November 12. This event was organised as part of Bangladesh Bank’s Financial Literacy Program. The program was attended by 26 bank managers and representatives,
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Market iodized salt to prevent health disorders: speakers
Speakers at a workshop on Sunday unequivocally called for ensuring marketing of only the iodized salt to protect the public health from various disorders, particularly mental retardants and goitre. The utmost emphasis should be given on close monitoring of the markets and other outlets so that none can get scope of
Country needs USD3.5b per year for climate resilience
Bangladesh, one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change, requires USD 3.5 billion per year to strengthen its climate resilience, according to Aminul Hoque from COAST Foundation, Bangladesh. Speaking at a civil society dialogue during the ongoing COP29 Global Climate Conference in Baku, Hoque stressed the need for substantial
Country faces political, economic challenges: Salehuddin
Finance Adviser to the interim government Prof Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the country is not in financial crisis, but there are some political and economic challenges due to the internal and external factors. He made the remarks while addressing a policy dialogue on "Financial and Economic Reforms in Bangladesh
BRAC Bank wins four prestigious VISA awards
BRAC Bank has won four prestigious Visa awards this year in recognition of its outstanding business in the cards issuing and acquiring and value-added services categories. The bank has secured awards at the VISA Leadership Conclave 2024, recognising its excellence in Consumer Debit Card, Commercial Debit Card, Merchant Acquiring POS,
EBL wins ICMAB corporate Award
Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ launched
Infinix has officially launched the HOT 50 Pro+. It is the slimmest smartphone ever by the brand, boasting the TitanWing Architecture design. The HOT 50 Pro+ features the world’s thinnest 3D curved screen enhancing its FeatherLight Wing Design. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display brings vivid visuals with a 120Hz refresh rate,
LHBL wins ICMAB Award
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHBL) has been honored with the prestigious ‘Gold’ Award, the top recognition under the Cement Manufacturing category at the 14th Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) National Award held on 14 November, 2024 at a city hotel. The company won the ‘Gold Award’ for
A promising forecast for UBL
Since November 2024, Union Bank’s (UBL) overall performance has been steadily improving. Customers are actively engaging with both withdrawals and deposits, and transaction levels are expected to normalize soon. Bank officials and staff are optimistic that, with growing customer trust, Union Bank will soon regain its status as a “Local
Govt not worried over growth: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the government is not worried over the state of GDP growth since it is concrete by nature. "The government is not worried over growth as the country's growth is concrete especially in agriculture..." he said. The finance adviser, in an interview, was talking to