Khondoker Md Shoyeb

Head of Star Business Digital

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Agri-loan disbursement falls, recovery rises

Agricultural loan disbursement declined, but recovery increased in Bangladesh in the six months to December last year compared to the same period of the previous year.

3w ago

Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder

Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.

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US, UAE overtake Saudi Arabia as top remittance sources

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia were the top sources of remittance inflows to Bangladesh in the first seven months of the 2024-25 fiscal year.

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USA, UAE overtake Saudi Arabia as top remittance sources

According to BB data, total remittance inflows from the top 30 countries stood at $15.96 billion during FY25

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Agent banking remittance rises 21% in Dec

Loan disbursement increased a massive 56%

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Lending through agent banking rises 41%

Agents disbursed Tk 16,482.5 crore loans as of March this year, up from Tk 11,667 crore in March last year

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Five banks hold 82% of deposits in small accounts

Sonali, Agrani, Bank Asia, Islami Bank and Global Islami Bank hold Tk 3,849 crore in no-frills accounts

1y ago

Deposits in micro-savers' accounts rise 12%

The deposits in no-frills accounts hit Tk 3,849 crore in Jul-Sep quarter

1y ago
June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023

Who needs to pay Tk 2,000 minimum income tax?

The income tax law explains the issue

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Per capita income will be $12,500 in Smart Bangladesh: Kamal

Less than 3 per cent of people of Bangladesh will be below the poverty line and extreme poverty will be reduced to zero by then, he said in his budget speech.

May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023

Bangladesh, a happier nation than India, Pakistan, Myanmar

According to Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Mercantile Islami Insurance’s profit drops 25% in Jan-Mar

But the insurer’s net asset value rose in March from December

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

Evince Textiles makes Tk 2.56 crore profit in Q3

It counted a loss of Tk 3.48 crore in the same period previous year

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Who have highest/lowest bank deposits in Bangladesh?

Dhaka division’s 4.19 crore people in 13 districts have stored in banks a total of Tk 9.79 lakh crore, around 85 per cent of which, or Tk 8.32 lakh crore, belong to the people living inside Dhaka district alone.

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

A Rouf Chowdhury: a dreamer and a trailblazer

Bangladesh’s banking sector has long been going through a difficult time as a majority of banks are plagued by challenges stemming from a lack of corporate governance. But Bank Asia Ltd stands out thanks to its unwavering focus on following rules strictly under the leadership of a strong board of directors led by A Rouf Chowdhury. 

February 1, 2023
February 1, 2023

Does Bangladesh ship garments to the Middle East?

Bangladesh ships apparel items to the Middle Eastern countries and the good thing is local garments are steadily gaining popularity in the Middle eastern countries.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

How did 2022 go for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh economy was all set at the beginning of 2022 to get its growth momentum back after recovering from the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic. But, the start of the Ukraine war in February slowed the country’s joy run significantly, making it an eventful year to remember. Let’s see how 2022 was for Bangladesh.

December 17, 2022
December 17, 2022

Net forex reserves can clear four months’ import bill: CPD

Bangladesh now has the ability to clear import payments of four months if the country’s net forex reserves are taken into consideration, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.