The interim government has completely halted tobacco cultivation this year in Manikchhari upazila of Khagrachhari district in the Halda river basin area.

Standard Chartered Bank has signed a master receivable purchase agreement with Eastern Bank PLC to launch export receivables finance for financial institutions/banks (RFFI) in Bangladesh.

Citizens Bank PLC has launched a new sub-branch at Aglabazar in Nawabganj, Dhaka recently.

The yen strengthened on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory, reversing six consecutive days of losses as traders bet fiscal stimulus will boost the stock market, while the US dollar eased against other major currencies.

Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with The Westin Dhaka to offer Ramadan privileges for its credit cardholders.

BRAC Bank PLC has launched Google Pay for its Visa credit cardholders, allowing customers to make fast, secure and contactless payments using Android smartphones at home and abroad.

The sales office will operate from the fifth floor of the building

Midland Bank PLC recently organised its “Annual Business Conference 2026” for officials from its branches, sub-branches, agent banking, Islami banking, retail sales, institutional banking, SME, NRB, cards, and treasury divisions at the Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka.

Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sheba.xyz, one of the leading digital fintech platforms in Bangladesh, to promote digital financial inclusion in the country through the introduction of a Digital Nano Loan facility.

Pubali Bank PLC recently held a cashless rally and view-exchange meeting, and launched Bangla QR code in Lalmatia, Dhaka, aiming to make the cashless transaction system in Bangladesh more dynamic and increase public awareness.

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) and the Kuet Business & Entrepreneurship Club (KEBC), recently organised a session, titled “Empowering Youth”, at the Kuet campus under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative.

The programme, organised by the IUB Library, included formal addresses, a featured talk, student activities and recognition segments aimed at promoting effective and ethical use of information resources.

The seminar, titled How Asia is leading the green transformation and how Bangladesh can benefit, was organised by NSU’s Center for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience on Sunday, 08 February 2026, at the university’s Syndicate Hall.

The event showcased Sarina’s specially curated Iftar followed by Dinner menu

Participants included army personnel, civilians and foreign golfers from clubs across the country, making it one of the largest amateur golf tournaments of the season.

The country’s digital operator said the time-bound offers were designed to support increased communication as voters travel across the country

The competition was organised by Marks Active School, an initiative of Abul Khair Group, in collaboration with 10 Minute School. It began online in September 2025 and attracted participation from more than 100,000 students nationwide.

The day-long event was organised by Ignite Global Foundation to promote youth leadership and climate action in Bangladesh.

ShopUp, a business-to-business commerce platform, yesterday announced a landmark expansion of its global footprint through a strategic partnership between its Saudi-based brand, Sary, and Al-Balad Al-Amin Technologies, the investment arm of the Holy Makkah Municipality.

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nagorik Specialised Hospital Limited.