Shikho CEO Joins Bloomberg’s 2023 New Economy Catalysts

FAS Finance & Investment faces a grim fate, with continuous losses over nearly five years, leaving the first-generation financial institution on the brink of collapse. The latest financial results for the nine months through September reveal a loss of Tk 2.03 billion, accumulating to nearly Tk 16 billion in losses until September 2023.

A major export fraud involving Loopdot Fashion Limited in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has been exposed, with 225 consignments of garments falsely exported, totaling $6.8 million or 75 million taka. The fraud was revealed during the seizure of two consignments

Intraco Refueling Station is set to transport stranded gas from Bhola Island to industrial boilers near the capital, providing a breakthrough in gas supply amid shortages. The company plans to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to the Gazipur and Bhaluka industrial belts initially, alleviating the low piped-gas pressure in these areas.

Banglalink, a prominent digital service provider, has collaborated with bKash to introduce innovative digital services. The partnership integrates a one-click payment option in the MyBL Super App, designating bKash as the 'Preferred Payment Method.

Nagad, a prominent mobile financial service provider in Bangladesh, has been honored with the "Mastercard Excellence Award" for its outstanding contribution to credit card bill payments. The award recognizes Nagad's excellence in facilitating seamless and efficient credit bill payment solutions.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a significant downturn, with a turnover of Tk297 crore, marking a 20% decrease from the previous session. This drop is attributed to heightened political tensions ahead of the national election, dissuading investors from entering the market.