More than 10 million Bangladeshis currently live abroad for employment, business and higher education, making overseas remittances one of the country’s most important sources of foreign currency. Alongside remittance inflows, Bangladesh’s growing participation in international trade, overseas travel, education and cross-border digital transactions has made daily foreign exchange rates increasingly significant for businesses and individuals […]

The expected gazette for Bangladesh’s ninth pay scale has not yet been issued despite the beginning of the new financial year, creating considerable interest and speculation among government employees. However, officials involved in the process say the delay is not the result of indecision. Instead, they attribute the extended timeline to a detailed assessment of […]

The exchange rate of the Bangladeshi taka remains one of the most closely watched indicators of the country’s external economic health, influencing foreign trade, remittance inflows, import costs and international financial transactions. Daily currency movements are not only important for banks and businesses but also for millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers, students studying abroad, international […]

Citizens Bank recently celebrated its fourth anniversary in a festive atmosphere, bringing together members of its Board of Directors, senior executives and officials from across the organisation to reflect on the institution’s journey and reaffirm its commitment to delivering high-quality banking services. The special event highlighted the bank’s achievements over the past four years, its […]

Daily foreign exchange rates remain an important indicator for businesses, importers, exporters, overseas workers, travellers and individuals engaged in international financial transactions. As Bangladesh continues to participate actively in global trade, movements in major international currencies directly influence import costs, export competitiveness, remittance inflows and overall economic activity. Exchange rates fluctuate in response to developments […]