4+ hour, 28+ min ago   (148+ words) August 05, 2026 00:00:00 The call came at a roundtable discussion titled "Say No to Counterfeit and Fake Agricultural Inputs", jointly organised by the Bangladesh Agricultural Journalists Forum (BAJF) and Syngenta Bangladesh Limited at the Jashore Zila Parishad Auditorium. Speaking as the chief…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (1069+ words) As Bangladesh accelerates its transition towards a smart and digitally inclusive economy, Bangla QR is set to transform the country's payment landscape by making digital transactions faster, simpler and more accessible. Md. Ahteshamul Haque Khan, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (125+ words) Bengal credit cardholders will now enjoy EMI facilities for up to three years following an agreement between Bengal Commercial Bank PLC and Software Shop Limited (SSL Commerz). Under this partnership, Bengal credit card users can avail EMI facilities on purchases…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (717+ words) The newly appointed chairperson of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), Mir Nadia Nivin, on Saturday called for a fundamental shift in mindset across the insurance industry, urging all stakeholders to move beyond identifying problems and focus on implementing…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1656+ words) Bangladesh's insurance sector presents a striking paradox: despite having an unusually large number of insurance companies, insurance penetration remains among the lowest in the world. For example, while most vehicles on the country's roads are insured, most drivers and passengers…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (109+ words) The Financial Express Community Bank signs deal with Flora Systems Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has entered into an agreement with Flora Systems Limited to implement advanced Islamic Core Banking Solution, marking a significant step towards strengthening its Islamic banking operations…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1219+ words) The Eid-ul-Azha, one of the greatest festivals of Muslim throughout the world, symbolises sacrifice, devotion, compassion, and solidarity. Celebrated to commemorate the attempt of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Ismail (later a prophet) upon receiving orders from Almighty…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1308+ words) Sajibur Rahman | May 24, 2026 00:00:00 From supermarket checkouts and online shopping carts to utility bills, overseas travel and freelance payments, plastic money is rapidly reshaping how Bangladeshis spend, save and transact. And this transition signals a major shift toward a more digitally…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (835+ words) Ismail Hossain | May 24, 2026 00:00:00 According to Bangladesh Bank data, the country had more than 239 million registered MFS accounts by early 2025. Annual transactions exceeded Tk 17 trillion in 2024, while monthly transactions reached a record Tk 1.64 trillion in December last year. The rapid growth…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (420+ words) Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday issued a set of directives to all banks, Mobile Financial Services (MFS) providers, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and Payment System Operators (PSOs) to keep banking and digital transaction systems fully operational during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha…...