NPLs totaled Tk 1,20,656 billion

Bangladesh plans to introduce drones for crop damage detection, with 20 Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) officers undergoing training. The seven-day programme, from April 17 to 25, includes four days of GIS and remote sensing training and a three-day field trip to Sylhet.

MetLife Bangladesh signed an MoU with the University of Dhaka's banking and insurance department. The MoU offers students internship, employment, and career development opportunities at MetLife. This collaboration aims to enhance talent development in the insurance sector of Bangladesh.

NCC Bank has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) to provide Tk 90 lakh in financial assistance for a research project on developing a "Prilled Urea Applicator". The goal of the project is to increase fertiliser efficiency and reduce urea fertiliser use in paddy lands by 30 percent.

X Ceramics Group appoints Najmul Hossain Shanto, a renowned cricketer, as their Chief Brand Officer, marking a strategic move to integrate sports and business. With a longstanding association with BPL spanning over two years, and previous ownership of Sylhet Strikers, the company aims to leverage Shanto's presence to enrich its brand development initiatives.

Mercantile Bank PLC, listed on the stock market, has declared a 10% cash dividend for investors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The bank's earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 12.26% to Tk 1.86, compared to Tk 2.12 in the previous fiscal year. As of December 31, 2023, the bank's net asset value per share (NAVPS) stood at Tk 23.91, up from Tk 23.71 in the previous year. Additionally, the bank's

The issue of unpaid bills for electricity import from India, amounting to Tk 60 thousand crores as of the end of last January, has put significant strain on Bangladesh's finances. The government's efforts to address this challenge, including releasing subsidy funds and issuing special bonds, have been insufficient to cover the outstanding liabilities.