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
6m ago
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
10m ago
Deposits in micro-savers' accounts rise 12%
The deposits in no-frills accounts hit Tk 3,849 crore in Jul-Sep quarter
10m ago
‘BB governor worse performer than 70 countries’ central bank chiefs’
New York-based Global Finance magazine finds, reviews performance of central bank chiefs of 102 countries.
1y ago
The Changing Landscape of Washing Machines in Bangladesh
Sales of electronic home appliances have significantly increased in Bangladesh over the last decade, thanks to the growing income of the general population.
1y ago
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.
1y ago
Bangladesh, a happier nation than India, Pakistan, Myanmar
According to Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022
1y ago
July 2, 2022
Which countries are biggest fans of Bangladeshi mangoes?
Bangladeshi mangoes with its flavour and taste are winning hearts in many foreign lands.
June 9, 2022
More excise duty for the rich
The bank accounts with balance over Tk 5 crore may have to pay more excise duty from the next fiscal year.
May 31, 2022
How much per capita debt does Bangladesh have?
Despite collecting lakhs of crores of taka in revenue, every time the government falls short of fund to finance the whole budget and has to take crores of taka in loan from local and foreign sources.
February 15, 2022
Stop complaining, start fixing
Bangladesh would be a much better country if people stop complaining about its various problems and try to fix these issues instead by figuring out the root causes, according to Ayman Sadiq, co-founder and chief executive officer of 10 Minute School, an online learning platform.
July 27, 2021
Jamuna to inject up to Tk 1,000cr into Evaly
Industrial giant Jamuna Group is going to invest up to Tk 1,000 crore in beleaguered e-commerce platform Evaly.
June 29, 2021
Tax raised to 25% on investment of black money in stocks
Black money holders get more time to whiten their undisclosed income through pouring in money in stocks as the parliament today passed the Finance Act 2021 by giving the unquestioned amnesty against such investment.
June 22, 2021
GP retrenches 159 employees
Grameenphone retrenched 159 employees on Sunday after they refused to accept its voluntary retirement scheme (VRS).
April 23, 2021
There is no glass ceiling for women, sky is the limit
Women should strengthen their psychological state and be always prepared to face any challenge to find success in the banking sector.
January 20, 2021
Sea tourism gets a boost
Karnafuly Ship Builders launched a luxury cruise ship—MV Bay One—on January 14 for the travellers to go from Chattogram to Saint Martin’s Island with ease.
January 10, 2021
Leading the way with resolve
If women want their voices to be heard and supersede all the impediments that come their way, they have to be confident enough to express themselves articulately.
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