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Bangladesh Falls 40 Places in Gender Equality Ranking
Bangladesh has experienced a sharp decline in its position on the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 2024, falling 40 places to rank 99th among 146 economies. Despite this…
Government Targets Full Paperless Services by 2041 for Smart Bangladesh
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transition all its services to a completely paperless format by 2041 as part of the "Smart Bangladesh" vision. This initiative aims to…
Consumption Tightens Amid Rising Inflation
Bangladesh has witnessed a significant decline in consumption as a percentage of GDP during the outgoing fiscal year 2023-24, marking the lowest level in three years. Economists…
Chhaya and Nagad Join Forces to Boost Financial Inclusion and Insurance Accessibility
In a landmark move to redefine the landscape of digital finance and insurance accessibility in Bangladesh, Chhaya Technologies Limited and Nagad Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership…
iFarmer Joins Visa Accelerator 2024
iFarmer as an agri-tech startup based in Bangladesh, has been chosen to participate in Visa's prestigious Accelerator Program for the Asia Pacific region in 2024. The announcement, made via…
Universal Pension Scheme Hits 303,176 Registrations
The Universal Pension Scheme has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the three-lakh markin registrations just ten months after its inception, the National Pension Authority (NPA)…
Private Sector Credit Growth at 5-Month Low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh plummeted to a five-month low in April, marking a significant decline from the previous month, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bank.…
The Finance Minister Anticipates Inflation Decline by Year-end
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has revealed that the battle against inflation may require an additional six monthsof concerted effort, as he addressed reporters during a…
EBL Unveils BKMEA Co-Brand Cards
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has launched co-branded credit cards for members and staff of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) at an event in Gulshan, Dhaka.…
Asiatic 360 Launches Stackmist Digital Communication Limited- A New Influencer & Content…
Asiatic 360proudly announces the launch of its newest venture, Stackmist Digital Communication Limited, a cutting-edge influencer and content marketing company. The inauguration event,…
