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.
Keeping this in mind, Satori Meditations, who offer yoga services, various transformative courses and meditative therapies, hosted ‘Classical Night,’ a musical event showcasing noted and aspiring classical artists.
“I got my first camera, a disposable one, when I was 14. I have been travelling alone since the age of 18. As I travelled and took photography more seriously, I wanted to share my wanderlust with my friends, share the way I was seeing the world, through my lens,” said Sabrina Islam.
The coffee lovers in us cannot start our day without a cup of piping hot coffee. Even though caffeine acts as the ultimate booster for many, making a cup at home can be quite the tiresome process.
If you are in the market for a new one, we have the right guide for you to pick up the best coffee maker that suits your lifestyle and needs.
‘Alor Noksha,’ a photo exhibition by M Shahadat Hossain Kiron and presented by lifestyle brand QRIUS, is underway at Gallery Qrius in Banani 11 from February 15. The event is exhibiting 122 photos showcasing an intimate proximity to nature.
Junk foods gives us the satisfying feeling of consuming something instantly delicious, while healthy foods make us dread to have something bland and unappealing. But what if that was not the case and we could have healthy foods that satisfy our cravings?
Fora simple arrangement, a table that can sit four to six people should be fine as long as it can fit all the tableware and food. Small tables offer ample space in the room for people to move around and is more suitable for a light afternoon tea event.
Shakrain, also known as ‘Poush Songkranti’, takes place to mark the last day of the Bangla month, Poush. It will take place on 14 January this year, with last year’s festivity observed in a limited scale to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Whether you are hosting for the first time or need a refresher, let us give some pointers to have a fun event this year!
Future prediction kindles our sense of curiosity, from streets of Dhaka where Parrots picking out cards containing random wisdoms that predict your destiny to a coffee cup reader café in Turkey, we love venturing into the world of fortune telling.
