Day: May 21, 2023

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Bank accounts without maintenance fees and charges

Dinu PramanikGenerally, service charges and government fees are to be paid at fixed rates annually and semi-annually for opening and maintaining bank accounts. But some banks’ accounts have no operating expenses at all. It is no longer a new thing for bank deposit customers to be able for opening and operating bank accounts without incurring operating charges or expenses. Bangladesh Bank is introducing no-frills accounts to open and operate bank accounts without incurring costs.As per FID Circular Letter No. 01/2022, March 27, 2022, of Bangladesh Bank framed for opening and operating no-frills accounts of Tk.10/50/100 account holders of marginal/landless farmers, low-income professionals, school banking account holders, small traders and freedom fighters accounts are no service cha...

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Lionel Messi’s Transfer to Al Hilal in Doubt!

Breaking News, Feature

The future of Lionel Messi is once again up in the air after reports emerged that the Argentine superstar has agreed to a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. However, Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi, has denied the reports, saying that his son has not made a decision about his future yet.The reports of Messi's move to Al Hilal first surfaced on Tuesday, when French news agency AFP claimed that the deal was "a done deal." The report said that Messi would sign a two-year contract with Al Hilal worth $200 million per year.However, Jorge Messi quickly denied the reports, saying that his son has not made a decision about his future. "There is nothing agreed with any club," Jorge Messi said in a statement. "We are still analyzing all the offers." Messi's current contract with Pari...

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Grand finale of Digital Innovation Challenge for Women

Breaking News, National

The fourth edition of the technology-based competition 'Digital Innovation Challenge for Women 2023' was held for women to inspire and encourage women in technology innovation. The final stage and grand finale of the competition were held on Saturday (May 20) afternoon in the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital.The competition is organized by Women in Digital in collaboration with the World Bank and UNDP Bangladesh Accelerator Lab. Media partner The Daily Star, in collaboration with IEEE Women Wings and Sumaiya Technologies Ltd.At the beginning of the program, there was a team presentation of the 8 teams participating in the final round of the competition. Members of Project Elisa, Team Climate Avengers, Team IST_Aspires, Team Visionaries, Team Sunshine...

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AGM of DBH: Shareholders approved 17% Dividend

Breaking News, Business

The shareholders of DBH Finance PLC. approved 17% dividend (15% cash & 2% Stock) for the year ending December 31, 2022, as proposed by the Board of Directors, says a press release.The approval was given at the 27th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company held recently by using the digital platform with its Chairman, Nasir A Choudhury in the chair. The meeting was attended by its directors Mehreen Hassan, Bar-at-law, Syed Moin Uddin Ahmed, Nazir Rahim Chowdhury, Khandkar Manwarul Islam, Rasheda K. Choudhury, Maj. Gen. Syeed Ahmed (Rtd.) BP, Managing Director & CEO Nasimul Baten, Company Secretary Jashim Uddin, FCS, Head of Finance, Abdul Wadud FCA as well as the general shareholders.While replying to the queries of the general shareholders, MD & CEO Nasimul Baten hig...