Bangladesh must strengthen its institutions, pursue deeper policy reforms, and boost global competitiveness to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category to that of a developing nation, according to the latest News Bulletin (July–September 2025) of

Experts have underscored the need for robust modelling, reliable data, and strong coordination between risk and finance functions to ensure the proper implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 and restore confidence in the country’s banking sector..They said bu

AkijBashir Glass, one of the country’s leading glass manufacturers and a subsidiary of AkijBashir Group, has organised an event, titled “Top Dealers Meet 2025”, at a hotel in Cox’s Bazar recently..This year, the theme of the two-day event was “Power of Partnership: Promise of Progress”, ac

A multi-pronged strategy involving incentives, awareness campaigns, and habit formation is essential to promote digital payments in everyday life, said experts at a discussion in Chattogram recently..They stressed the need for behavioural change among users and a stronger digital ecosystem

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh will host the ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting jointly with the ICC Banking Commission, Paris in Dhaka in October-November 2027..Recently, the ICC Banking Commission, Paris, proposed holding the meeting in collaboration with ICC B

Shanta Life Insurance PLC has signed an agreement with New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Limited to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for the latter’s employees and their dependants..Nafis Akhter Ahmed, chief executive officer of Shanta Life Insurance PLC, and Md Samsul Alam Mal

The product has been developed in response to key concerns raised by mothers, including absorption, leak protection, and comfort.

AkijBashir Group, one of the leading diversified industrial conglomerates in Bangladesh, has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol) to strengthen its commitment to a greener industrial future..The collaboration, announced at a

PBL Finance (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, recently organised a day-long training, titled “International Trade Facilitation: The New Face of Import & Export Regulations in Bangladesh”, in Dhaka..The programme brought together 100 international trade experts and bankin

Walton, a leading electrical and electronics conglomerate in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to become the regional official sponsor of the Argentina National Football Team for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, according to a press release..

Tournament organised by Club NotreDamians Bangladesh Ltd

South Asia remains one of the least economically integrated regions in the world, with intra-regional trade accounting for less than six percent of total trade, said Monzur Hossain, member (secretary) of the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission, at a programme yesterday.</

Major General Mohammad Moazzem Hossain has been appointed as the 18th executive chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza)..He succeeds Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, according to a press release..Before joining Bepza, Hossain served as the

Under Plan International's "Girls Take Over" campaign, she became a symbol of possibility -- an advocate for children's rights and gender equality

Singer Bangladesh Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MetLife Bangladesh..As part of the collaboration, Singer Bangladesh will offer special discounts on selected products for eligible MetLife Bangladesh customers..Shabbir Hossain, director of marketing at Sin

The five-day 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 began yesterday under the slogan “My Country, My Dream - Decorating Homes with Local Furniture” at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka..A total of 48 leading furniture companies and brands, including Akhtar, Hatil, Br

Mohd Khorshed Alam, managing director of Intimate International Limited (Little Group), has been elected president of the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) for a two-year term (2025-2027)..Han Jingchao, managing director (China) of Goldview Resource Co Ltd; AZM Aziz

Shanta achieves Superbrand Award in Real Estate for the Fourth Consecutive Term.

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Building Technology & Ideas Limited (bti), a leading real estate developer in the country, aiming to enhance the quality, aesthetics, and durability of bti’s developments..Under the collaboration, Berger Paints

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has signed an agreement with health-tech company CliniCall Limited to introduce an innovative insurance and healthcare package exclusively designed for Bangladeshi remittance workers and their families..Sheikh Rakibul Karim, additional managing director and