Bangladesh Bank Raises Gold Coin Prices to Tk 1,05,000

S Alam Refined Sugar Industry illegally sold 60,500 tons of raw sugar in the open market without paying customs duties, violating regulations. The Chattogram Customs Bond Commissionerate has issued a claim of Tk 246.26 crore against the company, along with a Tk 3 lakh fine. Additionally, S Alam Group has evaded Tk 755 crore in VAT, making it the leading company for VAT evasion among its affiliates. An audit on their sales and production activities has been completed, resulting in a preliminary report.

Md Mahamudul Alam has been appointed as the chairman of Meghna Bank PLC's risk management committee. Serving as deputy managing director of Labib Dyeing Mills Ltd and Alamgir Ranch Limited, Alam brings extensive experience in the RMG sector to his new role, where he will oversee risk and strategic financial management.

Bank Asia PLC has launched "Amar Hisab-Kitab," a digital financial literacy app designed to promote financial inclusion among Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) workers. Developed in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) under the H&M Foundation's Aparajita Project, the app aims to enhance workers’ financial skills, contributing to broader economic inclusion.

BRAC Bank has launched the "Women Leadership Development Program" to boost women’s empowerment and leadership within the organization. The initiative, "Enlightened Leaders Exemplify Achievement" (ELEA), will provide 25 female employees with a year-long training involving mentorship, workshops, and project work.