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
Press Releases
Sharif Pharmaceuticals marks 15 years at Annual Sales and Marketing Conference
23 January 2026, 22:57 PM
Press Releases
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
Press Releases
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
Kaiser Ahmed Chowdhury re-appointed as chairman of Nagad
Kaiser Ahmed Chowdhury has been re-appointed as the chairman of Nagad, the country’s mobile financial service (MFS) operated under the Bangladesh Postal Department..The newly constituted board also includes Prof Niaz Asadullah, a development economist at Monash University in Kuala Lumpur a
29 June 2025, 15:45 PM
Shameem Hussain elected president of Dhaka Club
Shameem Hussain, director of Robin Printing & Packages Limited, has been elected as the president of Dhaka Club Limited for the 2025-2026 term..The election took place during the club’s annual general meeting (AGM), held on its office premises on Saturday, according to a press release..
29 June 2025, 15:42 PM
Rancon Auto Industries unveils locally manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander
Rancon Auto Industries Limited has launched the locally manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander-- a seven-seater family SUV equipped with a 1.5-litre MIVEC engine, blending legendary Japanese reliability with home-grown innovation..SAIDA Shinichi, the Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh, inaugurated
29 June 2025, 15:24 PM
Mastercard holds workshop on cybersecurity solutions
Mastercard, a global leader in digital payment solutions, recently organised a workshop titled “Next Generation Analytics, Insights & Cyber Security Solutions” under the theme “Innovation X Impact” at a hotel in the capital..The event convened senior executives from leading banks and finte
29 June 2025, 15:17 PM
Afroza Shahin appointed MD of TEAM Group
Afroza Shahin has been appointed as the managing director (MD) of TEAM Group, following the untimely demise of Abdullah Hil Rakib, the founder and former MD, who passed away in a recent accident in Canada, according to a press release..Shahin has long been actively engaged in the leadershi
26 June 2025, 14:49 PM
Walton Hi-Tech wins ‘Green Factory Award 2025’
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of the electrical and electronic products manufacturers in Bangladesh, has recently been awarded the “Green Factory Award 2025” in the electrical and electronics product manufacturing category..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Ministry o
26 June 2025, 14:26 PM
Moinuddin Ahmed elected chairman of DBH Finance
Syed Moinuddin Ahmed has recently been elected chairman of DBH Finance PLC, a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) in Bangladesh..The election took place during the company’s 158th board meeting, according to a press release issued by the NBFI..Ahmed has served as a member of the DB
25 June 2025, 15:02 PM
KR Ship Recycling Yard wins ‘Green Factory Award 2025’
KR Ship Recycling Yard, a prominent shipbreaking facility in Bangladesh, has been awarded the Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition of its environmentally responsible ship recycling practices..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Jut
25 June 2025, 14:50 PM
bKash launches ‘Monthly DPS’ up to Tk 20,000
The country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, bKash, has launched a new financial product titled “Monthly DPS” (Deposit Pension Scheme) in partnership with Dhaka Bank PLC and IDLC Finance PLC..The launch follows the success of bKash’s six-month “Weekly DPS” scheme, accordi
25 June 2025, 14:38 PM
NKA Mobin elected president of ICAB
NKA Mobin, executive president of Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL), has been elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for a one-year term, effective from June 24..He succeeds Maria Howlader, who has completed her tenure as president, according t
25 June 2025, 14:12 PM
UK reaffirms commitment to strengthening economic ties with Bangladesh
The United Kingdom (UK) remains steadfast in its commitment to deepening its partnership with Bangladesh, particularly in expanding bilateral trade and investment, according to Sarah Cooke, British high commissioner to Bangladesh..Cooke reiterated this commitment during a meeting with Mahb
25 June 2025, 09:44 AM
Green Delta Capital secures $100 million debt financing for Ctg port terminal
Green Delta Capital Limited, a leading investment bank in Bangladesh, has secured a $100 million limited recourse debt financing package for RSGT Bangladesh Ltd, an affiliate of Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a prominent global port operator headquartered in Saudi Arabia, marking an achievement in th
24 June 2025, 15:00 PM
Bangladesh General Insurance declares 10% dividend
Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC has announced a 10 percent cash dividend for the financial year 2024..The declaration was made during the company’s 40th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release..The meeting was chaired by
22 June 2025, 14:33 PM
Ispahani Centre welcomes new flagship stores, adding to Chattogram’s evolving retail landscape
Ispahani Centre has been designed to accommodate a thoughtful mix of retail, dining, and commercial tenants.
18 June 2025, 14:57 PM
Prime Bank Investment signs MoU with IFA Consultancy to promote Islamic finance
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IFA Consultancy Limited (IFAC), a Shariah advisory firm in Bangladesh, to jointly promote Islamic investment in Bangladesh..Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and chief executive officer of PBIL, and
18 June 2025, 14:39 PM
Collateral-free digital loan limit thru bKash app raised to Tk 50,000
The collateral-free digital loan limit has recently been raised from Tk 30,000 to Tk 50,000, offered by City Bank PLC through the bKash app, in response to growing customer demand..Launched in 2021 as a joint initiative between bKash and City Bank, the service has gained popularity for its
18 June 2025, 14:34 PM
Naseemul Hye elected president of ICSB
M Naseemul Hye has been elected as president of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) for the remainder of the 2022-2025 council term..Prior to this appointment, Hye served as senior vice-president of the institute during the 2013-2016 term, according to a press relea
17 June 2025, 15:40 PM
Guardian Life to provide insurance coverage for French Embassy staff in Bangladesh
Guardian Life Insurance Limited has signed an agreement with the Embassy of France in Bangladesh to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for the embassy’s employees and their family members..Under the agreement, all staff of the French Embassy, along with their dependants, will be enti
17 June 2025, 15:10 PM
bKash presents top remittance recipients
bKash, a leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, has presented 14 individuals with Hisense deep freezers and 43-inch Hisense smart TVs for receiving the highest amount of remittance through its platform during the first week of a special campaign ahead of Eid-ul-Azha..JM Taslim K
3 June 2025, 15:39 PM
Mastercard, ShopUp join forces to empower women-led small businesses
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, in partnership with commerce platform ShopUp, has launched an initiative titled Porshi, aimed at equipping women-led small businesses in Bangladesh with the digital tools and skills necessary to flourish in the modern economy..Supported by the Ga
3 June 2025, 15:30 PM