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AmCham hails ‘a balanced budget’ despite challenges

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) said that the targets in the proposed national budget for financial year 2025-26 are positive but ambitious, given the current economic conditions marked by high interest rates and investment constraints...

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Airlines less optimistic for 2025: IATA

Airlines on Monday revised down their traffic and profit forecasts for 2025, citing ‘headwinds’ for the global economy, with industry chiefs warning of the risk of increased tariffs impacting the sector.

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Health budget 1pc up, but short of reform needs

The proposed budget for the financial year 2025-26 contains Tk 41,908 crore in allocation to the health and family welfare sector. The allocation is 5.3 per cent of the proposed total budget worth Tk7.9 lakh crore.

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Big Japanese investors to come: Shafiq

Chief adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday expressed optimism about increased Japanese investment in Bangladesh following the highly successful visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to Japan...

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AB Bank, Akij Takaful sign deal

AB Bank PLC and Akij Takaful Life Insurance PLC signed an agreement under which AB Bank explored a new horizon in Islamic DPS by introducing free insurance coverage up to Tk 50 lakh for the first time for Islamic depositors...

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IFIC Bank organises workshop in Bogura

IFIC Bank PLC, a large bank in Bangladesh with over 1,400 branches and sub-branches, successfully organised a comprehensive daylong workshop on ‘Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism’ in Bogura town...

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Global Islami Bank ends 42nd course

The closing ceremony of 42nd foundation course of Global Islami Bank was held at the bank’s training institute on Sunday...

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BRAC Bank achieves 73pc growth

BRAC Bank achieved a 73 per cent year-on-year growth in its Net Profit After-Tax on a consolidated basis for 2024 amid challenging market conditions...

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IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350

Indian airline IndiGo said on Sunday it had signed an order for 30 more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its shopping list for the widebody aircraft from the European aircraft manufacturer to 60...

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Dhaka Regency offers Eid retreat

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has invited guests to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at the hotel and enjoy its special offers under ‘EID Retreat at Dhaka Regency’, says a press release.

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Shahjalal bank builds basketball court for students

As part of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC’s corporate social responsibility, the bank provided financial assistance for the construction of a basketball court for the students of Bandura Holy Cross School and College at Nawabganj in Dhaka...