Inditex, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, reported Wednesday higher profits in its more recent financial quarter despite growing competition from ultra-low-cost online retailers.

Jamuna Bank PLC yesterday celebrated its 25th founding anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to modern, innovative and customer-centric banking services.

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) yesterday launched a new branch at Atik Bepari Mansion in Dhaka’s Ashulia, aimed at serving local customers, entrepreneurs and businesses with a wide range of convenient, secure and technology-driven banking services.

NCC Bank PLC has signed two participatory agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the Cluster Finance Refinance Scheme and the Financial Sector Fund for the development of cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), aimed at strengthening financing support for the sector across the country.

Andreas Høgberg has been appointed as the chief strategy and transformation officer (CSTO) of Grameenphone, effective June 1 this year.

Through its four trusted brands, MARKS, AMA, Starship, and Aura, Abul Khair Group has been fulfilling the milk nutrition needs of households across Bangladesh.

Mercantile Bank PLC yesterday celebrated its 27th founding anniversary at its head office in Dhaka.

ONE Bank PLC has signed two agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s Tk 4,500 crore refinancing schemes aimed at supporting the development of cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs).

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed participatory agreements with Bangladesh Bank under refinance schemes comprising the Tk 3,000 crore “Cluster Financing Scheme” and the Tk 1,500 crore “Financial Sector Fund” for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has signed two participatory agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the BB’s “Financial Sector Fund” for the development of micro, small and medium enterprises and the “Cluster Financing Scheme” to provide easy-term financing for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs).

China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, ​a month after Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its acquisition of AI startup Manus.

BRAC Bank PLC has signed two agreements with Bangladesh Bank to expand access to affordable financing for cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), reinforcing its commitment to entrepreneurship development and financial inclusion.

Mohammed Nurul Amin has been appointed chairman of Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB).

Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Concord Diagnostics & Molecular Lab BD Ltd and EW Villa Medica Bangladesh to offer healthcare and diagnostic service benefits to its customers, cardholders, employees and their dependents.

The observance included the placing of floral wreaths at his grave, completion of Quran recitation, special prayers and other commemorative activities.

Prime Bank PLC has introduced what it says is Bangladesh’s first Bangla QR-based cattle purchasing system, allowing customers to buy sacrificial animals digitally without carrying cash, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

Eastern Bank PLC’s (EBL) flagship mobile banking platform, EBL Skybanking, has received the “Recognition for Accessible Initiatives” award for its contribution to building an inclusive and accessible digital banking ecosystem in Bangladesh. EBL Skybanking was the only banking platform to receive the honour.

BSRM, one of the country’s leading industrial conglomerates, has contributed a cheque worth Tk 6.21 crore to the Bangladesh Workers Welfare Foundation Fund.

Butterfly Group, the country’s leading electronics retailer, has launched its special Eid campaign titled “Ghor Shajbe Eid Utshobe – Bhalobashar Dorja Kholo.”

German Ambassador Rüdiger Lotz and Italian Ambassador Antonio Alessandro were also part of the visit.