Dhaka May 20, 2026, 10:33 am
The decision was taken at a meeting of the IPA Governing Board, chaired by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus
Region-specific planning and market linkages are essential to protect the livelihoods of marginalized communities
The meeting concluded with a pledge to maintain the organisation’s momentum and further enhance the technical capabilities of interior design professionals across the country
The anti-graft watchdog says it brought charges against 43 people, including RAJUK officials
The Social Mission of Microfinance at Stake Amid Banking Pressures
Scheduled for January 19–23 in Davos, Switzerland, this year’s event is set to be the largest meeting in the organisation's history
Lives of coastal fishermen hang in the balance amid diplomatic inaction
Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz passed the order following two separate petitions filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
Microfinance is not peripheral in Bangladesh—it is central to financial inclusion
‘Reducing use of raw materials and reusing production waste can create new opportunities and business prospects’
High interest rates, administrative gaps, and limited support are turning microloans into a source of financial stress for the vulnerable worldwide
Think tank calls for deferral until an elected govt takes office
Resisting this aggressive transformation is not just a technical debate—it is a moral and political responsibility
This socially embedded approach has made Bangladesh a global reference point for inclusive finance
This socially embedded model has been instrumental in reducing poverty and has positioned Bangladesh as a global example of effective financial inclusion
COAST emphasizes that the current MFI system is both effective and well-tested
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said this on Saturday, raising concerns over jobs, growth and investor confidence
Film actor and Walton's Senior Executive Director Amin Khan handed over various products including free fridges, smart TVs, ovens to buyers at separate events organized in the capital and related districts
The scheme offers capital financing at an interest rate of 4 percent per annum
Institutions will be declared ‘non-viable’ within the week, after which a forensic audit will determine their actual financial position and net asset value (NAV)
