Business-Economy

NPLs in S Alam-controlled banks under Hasina jumps by Tk86,000cr in Jul-Dec

Staff Correspondent: Non-performing loans (NPLs) in eight banks, including Islami Bank, controlled by S Alam Group during the Awami League regime, have risen by Tk86,347 crore in six months through

On duty traffic constable assaulted by footpath grabbers, 3 held

Shirajul Islam Shishir: An on duty traffic constable came under attack by some footpath grabbers, while he was trying to make the busiest road free from traffic congestion at Boro

Lending 27pc to CMSMEs made a must-do for banks

Staff Correspondent: A latest regulatory move makes it a must-do for banks and nonbanks to lend minimum 27 per cent of their credits to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises,

Govt to procure 2 cargos LNG, 1.10cr litres rice bran oil

Staff Correspondent: The governmenton Tuesday (18 March) approved separate proposals for procuring 2 cargos of LNG, 1.10 crore litres of rice bran oil and 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati boiled rice

Govt forms high-level committee to strengthen BSEC, boost capital market development

Staff Correspondent: The government has established a high-level four-member committee aimed at strengthening the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and driving the development of the country’s capital market. The

Eid shopping: Online or in-store—which one wins?

TDS Desk: As Eid draws closer, the excitement of shopping takes over. Almost half of this blessed month has passed, and the festive rush is in full swing. But the