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
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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
FSIB opens Bakila Bazar Sub-Branch
First Security Islami Bank PLC inaugurated Bakila Bazar Sub-Branch, Chandpur on 13 November 2024, Wednesday. Md. Abdus Salam, EVP and Head of General Services Division of the bank inaugurated the Sub-Branch as a chief guest. Shamsul Karim Mazumder, Head of Cumilla Zone, Shah Amran Farazi, Manager of Hajiganj Branch along
IB wins Visa Payment Excellence Awards
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has achieved Visa Payment Excellence Awards-2024 in three categories. The bank won the “Excellence in Consumer Cards-Debit”, “Excellence in Islamic Banking Cards” and “Excellence in E-Commerce Payments” awards for highest card transactions. The awards were presented in VISA Leadership Conclave-2024 ceremony held recently at a local