Feda Al Hossain

Feda Al Hossain is an Apprentice Sub-Editor at Star Business.

Islamic banking sees steady growth

Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica

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Islami Bank's profit rises 7% in second quarter

Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk

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Local credit card use shows upward trend

Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit. 

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How taka’s drop ate away economic output per person

The fluctuation indicates that the growth of the economy, when measured in dollars, has been lower than initially projected, due to the weakening of the taka.

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National Bank’s losses jump 145% in Q1

Crisis-ridden National Bank’s financial woes have deepened further, as the bank’s losses increased by a massive 145 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024.

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How National Bank lost its way 

National Bank went from a financially stable bank to a bank marred in irregularities

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Islami Bank Bangladesh’s full-year profit rises to Tk 635 crore, highest since 2019

Islami Bank Bangladesh recorded a profit of Tk 635.33 crore in 2023, the highest since 2019

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The life insurance products that are most popular in Bangladesh

Endowment is the most popular life insurance plan in Bangladesh as it offers a life cover and fixed returns

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August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

Islamic banking sees steady growth

Islamic banking in Bangladesh continued its steady growth trajectory as of May this year, driven by consistent increases in deposits, investments and remittances..According to the Islamic Banking and Finance Statistics (IBFS) report by the Bangladesh Bank for that month, several key indica

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

Islami Bank's profit rises 7% in second quarter

Islami Bank Bangladesh has reported a 7.2 percent increase in profit for the April-June quarter of 2024..The profit amounted to Tk 307 crore whereas it was Tk 286.22 crore in the same period last year..For the first half of the year, the bank's profit rose to Tk 356.92 crore from Tk

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

Local credit card use shows upward trend

Purchases using credit cards in Bangladesh displayed periodic fluctuations but overall indicated an upward trend in the months since May 2023, highlighting a growing appetite among consumers for credit. 

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

How taka’s drop ate away economic output per person

The fluctuation indicates that the growth of the economy, when measured in dollars, has been lower than initially projected, due to the weakening of the taka.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

National Bank’s losses jump 145% in Q1

Crisis-ridden National Bank’s financial woes have deepened further, as the bank’s losses increased by a massive 145 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024.

May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024

How National Bank lost its way 

National Bank went from a financially stable bank to a bank marred in irregularities

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

Islami Bank Bangladesh’s full-year profit rises to Tk 635 crore, highest since 2019

Islami Bank Bangladesh recorded a profit of Tk 635.33 crore in 2023, the highest since 2019

March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024

The life insurance products that are most popular in Bangladesh

Endowment is the most popular life insurance plan in Bangladesh as it offers a life cover and fixed returns

March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024

Women hold majority of accounts opened thru’ agent banking

The number of women in Bangladesh with bank accounts opened via agent banking far exceeds that of men as the facility offers better accessibility and guidance for various banking services, making it particularly suitable for those living in rural areas.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Dhanmondi Lake: A welcoming oasis for city residents

Dhaka can be full of chaos. With all the noise pollution, traffic congestion, and overcrowding, there still exist a few places where you can find respite from all that and just get lost in the serenity and Dhanmondi Lake is one of them.