Zakir Ahmed Khan takes charge as PKSF Chairman

Former Finance Secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan has taken the office of the Chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). Upon his arrival at PKSF Bhaban on 1 September 2024, he was welcomed by PKSF’s Acting Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader and Additional Managing Director Dr Md Jashim Uddin. Deputy Managing Directors AQM

bKash expands low-cost charge facility

bKash has expanded its low-cost cash out facility to make transactions more affordable for customers. Now customers can cash out up to Tk 50,000 per month at a cost of Tk 14.90 per thousand at two ‘Priyo Agent’ numbers. As always, this cash out charge is inclusive of all charges

BB asks banks to provide Tk 107 per dollar in remittances

Bangladesh Bank has asked banks to provide Tk 107 against per US dollar inward remittance. A remitter will now get Tk 107 per dollar, even if they send remittance directly through banks.Currently, remitters are getting Tk 99.5 per dollar through the banking channel. Remittance flow through banks fell drastically in