Standard Islami Bank PLC organized its Town Hall Meeting 2026 at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka on August 7, 2026, under the theme “Horizons – Redefining Future.” Branch heads from all branches and senior executives from the bank’s head office attended the event. The meeting was Continue Reading
Bangladesh received US$602 million in remittances during the first five days of August, the second month of FY2026-27, marking an 83.7 percent year-on-year increase. During the same period last fiscal year, expatriate Bangladeshis had sent US$328 million. The information was confirmed by Bangladesh Bank Executive Director and spokesperson Arif Hossain Khan. According to Continue Reading
Despite reforms and anti-corruption measures following the fall of the Awami League government, a blacklisted intermediary network is reportedly still active in high-value security procurement projects. Formerly known as BS Technical Services, the company is allegedly attempting to re-enter major state projects after changing its identity and operational structure. Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s economy remained under pressure in the third quarter of FY2025-26, as high inflation, weak private-sector credit growth, rising non-performing loans (NPLs), and sluggish revenue collection weighed on economic activity. However, record remittance inflows, a current account surplus, and improvements in the external sector provided some relief. According to Continue Reading
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has significantly increased gold prices, citing a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market. Under the new rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been raised by Tk 9,856 per bhori to Tk 232,930, including VAT. The revised prices came into effect from 10am yesterday. In a […]Continue Reading

















