Feda Al Hossain is an Apprentice Sub-Editor at Star Business.
The Awami League regime's economic strategy was not always based on equity.
Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks
Bangladesh has been grappling with elevated inflation for the past two and a half years, significantly straining the daily lives of its population.
Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica
Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk
Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit.
The fluctuation indicates that the growth of the economy, when measured in dollars, has been lower than initially projected, due to the weakening of the taka.
Crisis-ridden National Bank’s financial woes have deepened further, as the bank’s losses increased by a massive 145 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024.
With the COVID-19 pandemic now waning thanks to successful vaccination campaigns, Hajj will be performed in full swing this year.
Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holiest city of Makkah, will be in full form this year. Muslims around the world, including Bangladesh, will take this divine journey as part of their religious duty.
Fancy a new frame every day? Spectacles like power glasses help us see the world in a clear way, while sunglasses help to make a fashion statement, providing protection from the ultraviolet rays of the sun.
Shakib Al Hasan, one the most prominent Cricketers of Bangladesh National Cricket Team and also the Chairman of Reliable Commodities Exchange Co. has announced the launching of Swiss made 24K Minted gold bars in variable denominations, in association with QRIUS, a fast-growing lifestyle brand in Bangladesh. You will find these exquisite gold bars for purchase at the Banani outlet of QRIUS.
It’s tempting, especially in Ramadan, to overly indulge in unhealthy foods that end up clogging our digestive system.
The holy month of Ramadan presents to us an opportunity to cleanse both our spirits and bodies. Alongside a healthy choice of foods from iftar to sehri,
The holy month of Ramadan is here with an abundance of blessings. During this month, we must bear in mind the need to eat healthy and balanced meals that help in taking care of our bodies as fasting offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen our digestive system.
This Ramadan, prepare to indulge yourself for delicious and exquisite dishes that are offered by Khazana, as their Ramadan offering of Iftar Bazar is back in full swing this year!
We love to have our favourite iftar items when we break the fast, delicacies like piyaju, alur chop and chhola add that satisfying feeling to satiate our cravings.
We love the spices in our food and home-made fruit juices at the iftar table to break our fast. Having ingredients ready for food preparations need a lot of time and effort.