CMS, ILO hold media advocacy programme on migrant-centric reporting at NSU
23 January 2026, 23:06 PM
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British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund marks 10 years with new capacity-building workshops
23 January 2026, 23:02 PM
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Sharif Pharmaceuticals marks 15 years at Annual Sales and Marketing Conference
23 January 2026, 22:57 PM
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Presidency University hosts Pitha Festival to celebrate Bengali traditions
23 January 2026, 22:53 PM
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‘Fake News Funeral’ event highlights digital violence risks among youth in Dhaka
22 January 2026, 22:40 PM
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BRAC Bank launches multicurrency SME business debit, credit cards
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Pubali Bank raises Tk 500cr thru fifth subordinated bond
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Meghna Bank holds annual business conference
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Eastern Bank, icddr,b renew deal for biohazardous waste management initiative
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bengal Commercial Bank holds annual business conference
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
UCB Investment, UCB Stock Brokerage get Euromoney awards
United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC has celebrated a momentous achievement as its two leading subsidiaries -- UCB Investment Limited and UCB Stock Brokerage Limited -- have been recognised at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025..Sharif Zahir, chairman of UCB, inaugurated the celebration
29 July 2025, 13:48 PM
bKash offers discounts on health services
The country’s leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, bKash, is offering customers discounts of up to Tk 400 on the purchase of medicines, medical tests, and health check-ups when paying via bKash at selected pharmacies, diagnostic centres, and hospitals..According to a press rel
29 July 2025, 13:43 PM
PKSF to provide free skills training to 12,000 low-income youth
The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has launched its part of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), aiming to transform underprivileged and marginalised communities into skilled manpower and ensure their sustainable employment through modern, industry-orien
29 July 2025, 13:33 PM
MetLife settles Tk 1,396 crore claims in H1 of 2025
MetLife Bangladesh, the leading life insurance in Bangladesh insurance industry, settled claims amounting to Tk 1,396 crore during the January-June period of 2025..This figure comprises payouts made to customers in the form of insurance benefits and claims for loss of life and medical expe
28 July 2025, 15:31 PM
Sandhani Life Finance, BGIC sign deal for Tk 25 crore Shariah fund
Sandhani Life Finance Limited (SLFL), a merchant bank in Bangladesh, has entered into a trust deed with Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC), a publicly listed general insurance company, to raise Tk 25 crore through a Shariah-compliant mutual fund titled “Sandhani AML SLFL Shariah Fun
28 July 2025, 15:22 PM
Delta Life Insurance declares 30% cash dividend
Delta Life Insurance Company Limited has declared a 30 percent cash dividend for the financial year 2024..The announcement was made during the life insurer’s 39th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release..Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder, cha
26 July 2025, 14:17 PM
BAMLCO Conference 2025 held in Dhaka
The BAMLCO Conference 2025, organised by ICCAB was held yesterday
22 July 2025, 11:36 AM
Guardian Life organises annual sales conference in Cox’s Bazar
Guardian Life Insurance Limited recently held its “Annual Sales Conference 2025” under the slogan “Odommo Guardian” at Hotel Sea Palace in Cox’s Bazar..The event brought together over 800 sales leaders and financial advisors from across Bangladesh to celebrate the company’s remarkable achi
20 July 2025, 14:55 PM
bKash rewards top 22 remittance recipients
The country’s leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, bKash, has recognised 22 winners of its recent campaign with Hisense deep freezers and 43-inch Hisense Smart TVs for receiving the highest volume of remittances via the bKash app during the promotional period..In collaboration
17 July 2025, 14:27 PM
Mastercard, Mutual Trust Bank and Pathao unveil youth-focused prepaid cards
Global digital payment solutions provider Mastercard, in partnership with Mutual Trust Bank PLC and Pathao Pay, a digital payment platform in Bangladesh, yesterday launched a range of youth-oriented real-time companion prepaid cards, offering a personalised and enhanced payment experience..<p
15 July 2025, 14:07 PM
BSTI signs MoU with Russian standards authority
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (GOST R), the Russian government agency responsible for technical regulation, standardisation and metrology..The agreement ai
15 July 2025, 13:53 PM
Asian Paints unveils ‘Colour of the Year 2025’ in Bangladesh
Asian Paints, one of the largest paint manufacturers in Asia, has launched an initiative “Colour of the Year 2025" under the title “Colour and Material Trends-ColourNext 2025” in Bangladesh. The initiative follows an extensive global research collaboration with creative professionals across dive
14 July 2025, 14:20 PM
ACI Pharmaceuticals holds ‘Annual Marketing & Sales Conference’
ACI Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer and a subsidiary of ACI Limited, recently held its “Annual Marketing & Sales Conference 2025-26” in Cox’s Bazar..The event brought together the company’s entire sales and marketing workforce from across Bangladesh, fostering a plat
13 July 2025, 15:28 PM
SheSTEM, Walton Group partner to enhance women’s participation in STEM careers
SheSTEM, a programme supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Walton Group to promote greater participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professions..Bijon Islam, co-founder
13 July 2025, 15:12 PM
Hitachi, Transcom Digital unveil top-load smart washing machines, dishwashers
Hitachi, a global leader in home appliances, in partnership with Transcom Digital, has launched its top load smart washing machines and dishwashers for the very first time in Bangladesh..These cutting-edge appliances come equipped with features such as smart wash, an air jet dry system, au
12 July 2025, 13:27 PM
Amirul Haque elected president of BCMA
Mohammad Amirul Haque, managing director of Premier Cement Mills PLC, has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) for a two-year term spanning 2025-2026 and 2026-2027..Haque succeeds Md Alamgir Kabir, who has completed his tenure as president
10 July 2025, 15:02 PM
Japan chamber to submit EPA proposal to govt
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) will submit its proposal to the government regarding the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, based on feedback received from its members..The EPA/FTA Standing Committee of the chamber reached this decision at a meet
8 July 2025, 15:02 PM
Bangladesh to import over 11 lakh tonnes of fertilisers from Morocco
Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Moroccan company OCP Nutrigroup to import 630,000 tonnes of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) and 480,000 tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers from Morocco in the financial year 2025-26..Md Ruhul Amin Khan, chairman of the Bangladesh Agricultu
5 July 2025, 15:18 PM
Reaz Uddin appointed MD of Summit Meghnaghat I and II Power Companies
Summit Group has appointed Md Reaz Uddin as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of both Summit Meghnaghat I Power Company Limited and Summit Meghnaghat II Power Company Limited, according to a press release..Prior to this appointment, Reaz served as the CEO of Summ
2 July 2025, 09:33 AM
DSE gets new chief operating officer
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has promoted Mohammad Asadur Rahman to the post of chief operating officer (COO), effective from June 30 this year..Rahman will also serve concurrently as the acting managing director of the country’s premier bourse, according to a press release..Prior
1 July 2025, 14:00 PM