Latest Happenings
Remittances top $2 billion in May’s first 29 days
Inward remittances to Bangladesh have surpassed $2 billion in the first 29 days of May, marking a significant 38% increase compared to the...
markediumJune 7, 2024
IATA Calls on Pakistan and Bangladesh to Release Held Airline Funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called upon Pakistan and Bangladesh to take immediate steps to alleviate obstacles hindering the repatriation of...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Mercantile Bank Granted Mastercard License
Mercantile Bank PLC has forged a strategic alliance with Mastercard, obtaining a pivotal license from the renowned global payment technology service provider. This...
markediumJune 7, 2024
May Sees a 16% Decline in Exports
In a concerning development for Bangladesh’s economy, the month of May witnessed a significant downturn in merchandise exports, plummeting by 16.06% compared to...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Blue-chip Index Hits Lowest Point in 42 Months
The blue-chip index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the country’s premier bourse, plummeted to its lowest level in 42 months today, as...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Foreign Investors Keep Selling Shares
The net foreign portfolio investment in Bangladesh has witnessed a significant downturn during the July-March period of the fiscal year 2023-24. This decline,...
markediumJune 7, 2024
Arla Foods Starts New UHT Milk Plant in Bangladesh
Arla Foods Bangladesh as a subsidiary of the global dairy cooperative Arla Foods and the producer of Dano, has launched its new ultra-high...
markediumJune 7, 2024
McDonald’s Fails in Chicken ‘Big Mac’ Trademark Dispute
McDonald’s has suffered a setback in a trademark dispute with an Irish fast-food chain. The ruling, delivered by a top EU court on...
markediumJune 5, 2024
How Citytouch Led Digital Banking Initiatives Of City Bank In 2023
City Bank PLC pioneered digital banking in Bangladesh with the introduction of the Citytouch app. Committed to enhancing customer convenience, Citytouch has become...
Brand TrackJune 5, 2024
Veneklasen Associates Celebrates World Environment Day in Dhaka: Seeking Innovative Ideas to Mitigate Noise Pollution
World-renowned U.S.-based acoustic consultancy firm Veneklasen Associates, Inc. is celebrating World Environment Day in its dynamic way in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After being awarded...
markediumJune 5, 2024
