11May
06May
The Strategic Blueprint of the Japan-Bangladesh EPA: An Analysis by Mohammed Forrukh Rahman
Rahman’s Chambers, Barristers & Advocates, is proud to announce that our Head of Chambers, Mr. Mohammed Forrukh Rahman, has recently authored a comprehensive analytical article titled "Japan-Bangladesh EPA: A strategic blueprint for trade and investment promotion," published in The Financial Express. This insightful piece delves into...
14Oct
Rahman’s Chambers Featured in USA TODAY Report on Bangladesh’s Sustainable Growth
Rahman’s Chambers, Barristers & Advocates, is delighted to announce its recent feature in USA TODAY’s international publication, “Bangladesh at the Crossroads: An Investor’s Gateway to Sustainable Growth.” This prestigious report highlights Bangladesh’s remarkable journey towards becoming a resilient hub for sustainable development and innovation, underpinned...
26Aug
HYBRID SEMINAR ON M&A IN THE BANKING & FINANCE SECTOR
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are strategic transactions where financial institutions are combined or consolidated. In a merger, two banks agree to integrate their operations into a single, new entity. In an acquisition, a larger institution acquires a majority stake in a target company, often retaining...
17Nov
Regulator Raises Cyber-heist Alarm for Banks.
Summary Bangladesh Bank has issued a circular through which it tries to combat the recent increasing number of cyberattacks on the banking sector by requesting commercial lenders to implement a 17-point anti-heist measure. The central bank has overseen some illicit transactions on Facebook ad managers in...
17Nov
Central Bank Nod is Not Required for Bandwidth Import Payments.
Summary Banks in Bangladesh do not require any permission from Bangladesh Bank to process import payments for internet bandwidth and other related services from now on. The central bank already issued a circular that allows banks to make payments abroad without requiring its permission. However, banks...
17Nov
Seven additional States signed the United Nations “Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships” in Valletta
Summary: On June 19, in Valletta, Malta, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta, Comité Maritime International, and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) hosted a commemorative event for the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial...
22Jun
Startups to go public soon as BSEC modernizing IPO rules
Summary: Bangladeshi startups who were denied the chance to go public because their business strategy called for expansion before profitability will now be able to raise funds from the stock market according to modifications of the Public Issue Rules that the securities regulator is planning. However, even when...
01Jun
Central Bank wants to reduce 1% default loans through Negotiation
Summary: Rather than suing the defaulting consumers, the central bank has instructed banks to use Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to collect defaulted loans. The Bangladesh Bank issued an order on May 12, 2024, requiring all banks to recover at least 1% of their defaulted loans through...
01Jun