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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
ACI Motors partners with EcoFlow to launch portable power solutions
ACI Motors Limited, an automobile enterprise and a subsidiary of ACI Limited, has recently signed a strategic partnership deal with the Chinese technology firm EcoFlow to introduce a new line of portable energy solutions tailored for the Bangladeshi market..FH Ansarey, managing director of
3 June 2025, 15:22 PM
Mastercard launches discount campaign with Star Cineplex
Mastercard, a leading global digital payment solutions, has joined forces with Star Cineplex to unveil the “Mastercard–Star Cineplex Exclusive Discount Campaign 2025”, launched in anticipation of Eid-ul-Azha..Running from June 1 to June 15, the campaign offers Mastercard credit cardholders
1 June 2025, 15:18 PM
Mamun Rashid appointed chairman of BD Venture
Mamun Rashid has been appointed chairman of BD Venture Limited, a technology-oriented venture capital firm in Bangladesh..Rashid is a seasoned finance professional, policy advocate, and corporate leader with nearly four decades of experience spanning banking, consultancy, and institution b
1 June 2025, 15:14 PM
PBIL launches ‘Capital Connect’ to link emerging sectors with investment opportunities
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has recently unveiled an initiative, titled “Capital Connect: PBIL–Industry Engagement”, with an impactful inaugural session focused on the health and pharmaceuticals sector..Capital Connect is envisioned as
1 June 2025, 14:55 PM
Iqbal U Ahmed made new chairman of Bangladesh Finance
Iqbal U Ahmed, an independent director of Bangladesh Finance, has been appointed chairman of the non-bank financial institution..He succeeded Manwar Hossain, the outgoing chairman, on May 29 of 2025, following a board meeting held at the institution’s head office in Dhaka, according to a p
29 May 2025, 15:00 PM
Bangladesh, Argentina eye deeper trade ties through joint ventures
There is immense potential in Bangladesh, and both Argentina and Bangladesh must actively explore avenues for joint ventures particularly in energy, agribusiness, medical technology, and the cotton trade, said Marcelo Carlos Cesa, ambassador of Argentina to Bangladesh..The ambassador made
28 May 2025, 14:32 PM
ICCB holds workshop on back-to-back LCs for bankers in Ctg
ICC Bangladesh recently conducted a daylong workshop titled “Export Operations, Back-to-Back L/C Mechanism and Challenges of Export Finance” in Chattogram..The event drew participation from 90 representatives across 28 banks, including officials from Bangladesh Bank, Karnaphuli Fertiliser
27 May 2025, 14:57 PM
ACI Motors sets record in Sonalika tractor delivery
ACI Motors Limited, a subsidiary of ACI Limited, has achieved a new milestone by delivering over 151 Sonalika tractors in a single day at the Sharsha Mini Stadium in Jashore, marking a significant event in the country’s agricultural sector..To commemorate the achievement, the company organ
27 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Mastercard launches Eid-ul-Azha campaign with rewards
Mastercard, the global digital card payment services provider, has unveiled a new promotional initiative titled the “Eid Electronics Campaign”..Under this campaign, Mastercard cardholders can avail themselves of an array of discounts and opportunities to win exclusive rewards across electr
26 May 2025, 14:28 PM
Air Astra honours top business partners
Astra Airways Limited, known as Air Astra -- a private airline in Bangladesh -- has recognised its top 20 business partners for their outstanding contributions to the airline..The event, titled “Business Partners Award- 2025”, was held at a hotel in the capital recently, according to a pre
25 May 2025, 14:20 PM
Akij Food to raise Tk 500cr thru zero-coupon bond
Akij Food and Beverage Limited (AFBL), a concern of Akij Venture Limited, has initiated the process to raise Tk 500 crore for the company's expansion through the issuance of a zero-coupon bond.
19 May 2025, 18:07 PM
Bepza, ILO sign deal to strengthen workers’ rights in EPZs
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to implement a two-year action plan (2025–2027) focused on labour reforms, aimed at strengthening workers’ rights and enhancing workplace safety across Ba
19 May 2025, 14:45 PM
SMC unveils new ORSaline to mark 50 years of lifesaving impact
Social Marketing Company (SMC) has launched a new oral rehydration solution, “SMC ORSaline”, under the brand, “ORSaline-N,” featuring a fresh new packaging design..The newly unveiled pack commemorates SMC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting its enduring legacy of innovation and its remarkable i
19 May 2025, 13:51 PM
Techvital Systems, MAK team up to bolster healthcare
Techvital Systems Limited has entered into a strategic sales partnership agreement with Indonesia-based Mega Andalan Kalasan (MAK) during the 16th Meditex Bangladesh 2025 exhibition, aiming to enhance access to advanced medical equipment in Bangladesh..Nizamuddin Hasan Rashid, managing dir
18 May 2025, 13:53 PM
Yamaha Riders Club launches ‘Safe Road, Safe Ride’ campaign
The Yamaha Riders Club, a community of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated not only to biking activities but also to promoting social awareness, has recently launched a nationwide campaign entitled “Safe Road, Safe Ride” in observance of UN Global Road Safety Week..As part of the initiative,
17 May 2025, 14:47 PM
Electro Mart unveils Gree's four new AC series
Electro Mart Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of electronics and home appliances in the country, has recently introduced four new series under the renowned air conditioner brand Gree -- Cosmo, Shimo, Zeno, and Clivia -- to the Bangladeshi market..The newly launched series are equipped
17 May 2025, 14:17 PM
PBIL, WeGro team up to expand opportunities for agri investors
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WeGro Technologies Limited, a digital platform facilitating investment in agricultural ventures..Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and CEO of PBIL, and Md Mahm
17 May 2025, 14:13 PM
ICAB delegation meets ICAEW president to strengthen global professional ties
A two-member delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), led by President Maria Howlader, met with Malcolm Bacchus, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), at the latter’s office in London, the United Kingdom (UK) recently.
15 May 2025, 15:23 PM
IPDC Finance’s profit soars by 98.8% in Q1 2025
IPDC Finance PLC has reported a 98.8 percent year-on-year surge in net profit to Tk 3.7 crore for the January-March quarter of 2025, primarily driven by strong returns from its investments in government securities..Earnings per share rose to Tk 0.09, up from Tk 0.05 in the same quarter of
14 May 2025, 14:47 PM
Pragati Life gets ISO certification for information security
Pragati Life Insurance PLC has been awarded certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), recognising its excellence in information security management systems..The certification was issued by Intertek, a globally recognised audit and certification body accredi
13 May 2025, 14:06 PM