Pragati Life Insurance PLC has introduced a new call centre to make it easier for policyholders to obtain information, seek assistance and communicate concerns about their insurance policies. The new facility was inaugurated on Sunday at the company’s head office by Mohammad Jalalul Azim, managing director and chief executive officer of Pragati Life Insurance. Chandrasekhar […]

Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh is considering an exit from its retail banking operations, with BRAC Bank and City Bank emerging as potential buyers in preliminary discussions. However, no final decision has been made and no formal agreement has been signed between the parties. People familiar with the matter said Standard Chartered has been exploring options […]

The Government of Bangladesh has formally issued the gazette notification for the National Pay Scale 2026, introducing substantial basic salary increases ranging between 100 and 142 percent across 20 distinct grades. Backdated to take effect from 1 July 2026, the updated framework overhauls the compensation scheme for hundreds of thousands of civil servants, state employees, […]

The Bangladeshi Taka maintained relative stability against major international currencies today, according to the latest official exchange rates published by Bangladesh Bank on 19 September 2026. In the official forex market, the US Dollar is trading at a buying rate of 122.90 Taka and a selling rate of 123.00 Taka. The British Pound sterling stands […]

Separate demonstrations by a customer forum and dismissed officers and employees of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC continued in Motijheel, Dhaka, on Thursday, with both groups maintaining their positions over issues surrounding the bank’s management, alleged irregularities and employment. Members of the Islami Bank Conscious Customers Forum gathered outside Islami Bank Tower in the Dilkusha area […]

The central bank of Bangladesh has released its official foreign exchange updates for today, 16 September 2026, offering clear visibility into the local currency’s standing against key global currencies. According to official figures issued by Bangladesh Bank, the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is trading with minimal spread across major international currencies. The exchange rates reflect ongoing […]