Evidence-based policymaking and timely impact evaluations are essential to ensure development efforts lead to real progress, Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said yesterday..“Evidence is not costly. Relative to the scale of many government programmes, it's actually quite cheap,” s

Structural Engineers Limited (SEL), a leading commercial real estate agency in Bangladesh, recently organised a three-day event titled “Experience SEL” at the SEL Orchard Convention Hall, located at the Orchard Point Shopping Complex in the capital’s Dhanmondi..The event drew prominent arc

BRAC Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Green Delta Insurance PLC, with the objective of providing life and health insurance coverage to 50,000 women remittance beneficiaries by 2025..Md Shaheen Iqbal, deputy managing director and head of treasury and financial institut

AB Bank PLC has unveiled three new Shariah-compliant deposit schemes for its customers: AB Maahir, AB Islamic DPS, and the AB Hajj Deposit Scheme..Syed Mizanur Rahman, managing director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the schemes at a function held at the bank’s head office in the capital

ONE Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with the National Pension Authority (NPA), marking a significant step towards enhancing pension-related services in Bangladesh..Md Mahiuddin Khan, executive chairman of the NPA, and Shabbir Ahmed, managing director (current charge) of the bank,

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Monash University Australia and Team Inclusion Bangladesh, organised a three-day training programme titled “Breaking Attitudinal Barriers: Inclusive Banking for Persons with Disabilities” at Lakeshore Heights in Dhaka recently..Employees from various d

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised a “School Banking Conference 2025” as the lead bank at the Rangpur Zilla Parishad Community Centre on Saturday, with the objective of promoting financial inclusion and literacy among students..The conference brought together around 300 students and teachers

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently convened a daylong capacity-building training session for agricultural entrepreneurs at the Bandarban Hill District Council (BHDC) auditorium..This initiative forms part of its agro-corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, entitled “Bhorosh

Meghna Bank PLC has celebrated its 12th founding anniversary with a commemorative event at its head office in Dhaka recently..Uzma Chowdhury, chairperson of the bank, inaugurated the celebratory programme, according to a press release issued by the bank..Mohammad Mamunul Hoque, chair

Rangs eMart has organised a refrigerator carnival titled “Rangs eMart Refrigerator Carnival 2025”, which commenced on Saturday in the capital’s Gulshan-2...Whirlpool is participating in the carnival with the aim of enhancing customers’ Eid celebrations by offering them the opportunit

Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with leading mobile operator Grameenphone Limited (GP) to launch a co-branded credit card, exclusively tailored for GP STAR customers..Md Mostafa Musharrof, head of card division at the bank, and Munia Gani, head of partnerships

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year

Bangladesh Bank is likely to issue Tk 20, Tk 50 and Tk 1,000 notes with a new design next week.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Channel i have launched the 10th edition of the Agrow Award, reaffirming their commitment to recognising the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations in Bangladesh’s agriculture sector..This edition continues to celebrate the resilience,

City Bank PLC has appointed Md Ashanur Rahman to the post of deputy managing director (DMD), according to a press release issued by the bank..Prior to assuming this new role, Rahman served as chief economist and country business manager, holding the rank of senior executive vice-president.

Savoy Ice Cream, a renowned ice cream brand in Bangladesh, has unveiled its latest innovation, styled “Savoy Discone Ice Cream”..Marking the brand’s inaugural entry into the discone category, this product offers a unique fusion of flavour, texture, and style, delivering an indulgent experi

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC organised a “Town Hall Meeting” for officials of Sylhet zone at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development in Cumilla on Friday..Managers and officers from 20 branches of the bank across the zone participated in the daylong meeting..Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan,

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC (CBC) Bangladesh Operations has signed a strategic employee banking partnership agreement with Evercare Hospital..Najith Meewanage, chief executive officer of the bank, and Ratnadeep Chaskar, chief executive officer and managing director of the hospital, s

National Bank Limited has inaugurated its newly relocated branch in Gazipur..Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, deputy managing director (in-charge) of the bank, yesterday inaugurated the branch as the chief guest, according to a press release issued by the bank..Md Abdur Rahim, deputy managing

Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Lavender Convenience Store Limited, a grocery supermarket and online marketing platform, with the objective of promoting digital transactions, enhancing customer experience, and offering compelling incentives to loyal patrons