Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently decided to fine 17 International Internet Gateway (IIG) service operators a total of Tk 45 lakh for violating rules, including under invoicing, not sharing revenue and changing share structures without prior approval. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed the authorities to quicken the disposal of the tax-related cases pending at the High Court since their conclusion has the potential to generate a lot of money for the government. 

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The directive came from an Ecnec meeting today

Internet banking transactions reached a record high amount of nearly Tk 50,000 crore in May, signifying the enhanced cost and time savings and convenience enabled over visits to brick-and-mortar branches for a growing number of bank account holders. 

Bangladesh’s wheat market may see fresh volatility after Russia pulled out of a United Nations and Turkey-brokered deal that could turn the global grain market unstable, importers warn.

The government has recently given go-ahead to the experimental production of postlarvae (PL) of vannamei shrimp as Bangladesh has started cultivation of the non-native variety eying higher yields.

Bangladesh and Japan will soon discuss the findings of a joint study on signing the proposed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) for furthering trade and investment between the two countries.

The appeal board of the FBCCI’s election board has announced the names of the valid director candidates for the polls of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).

Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recently opened six branches in as many districts across the country.

The dollar edged lower on Monday against a basket of currencies after suffering its biggest weekly drop of the year as traders waited on economic data and policy decisions before selling it down any further.

Pran Dairy Ltd signed a deal with Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Rakub) on supply chain finance to assist the dairy farmers of the north-western part of Bangladesh. 

One Bank Ltd recently celebrated the 24th anniversary of its operation in the banking sector of Bangladesh.

Southeast Bank Ltd recently organised the “Southeast Bank Agent Banking Half-Yearly Conference 2023” for Chattogram division.

The 500th meeting of the board of directors of Bank Asia Ltd was held at the Sheraton Dhaka in Banani last week.

Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has decided to take a $55 million loan from its parent company Axiata Group.

Prime Bank Ltd made a 50.75 per cent year-on-year higher profit of Tk 114.36 crore in the second quarter of 2023.

Although Bangladesh has secured geographical indication (GI) status for 15 products so far, local businesspeople have yet to benefit in absence of global demand for these goods, according to experts.

IFIC Bank awarded six of its employees and staff members with “Integrity Award” for the fiscal year 2021-2022 in recognition of demonstrating exemplary effort under the national integrity strategy (NIS) of the government.