When we started the year, we saw Covid-19 was having a downswing. It showed upswing from the first quarter and we saw the country getting into lockdown in the last week of June. However, things started improving from the third quarter.

Walton has started exporting its “Made in Bangladesh” gas stoves to Sri Lanka where it would be sold by a leading consumer brand.

Shares of RN Spinning Mills topped the gainers’ list on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday after it announced that it would merge with its non-listed sister concern as it looks to return to production.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corporation (HSBC) has been recognised as the best cash management bank at the CorporateTreasurer Awards 2021.

Agricultural Marketing Company, a concern of Pran-RFL Group, has received an Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) Best Corporate Award-2020.

Selim RF Hussain, managing director of Brac Bank, has been elected chairman of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) for a two-year term (2022-23) effective from January 1, 2022.

Brac Bank is a private commercial lender, but it put the unbanked population and sustainable banking at the heart of its activities from the word go instead of making hefty profits because of its deep conviction that if it can serve the society and clients well, profits will automatically pour in. 

Some 102 leading brands in 35 categories were honoured yesterday with the objective of encouraging businesses to win consumer confidence by offering good products and services and building up their reputation.

PepsiCo and KFC Bangladesh have recently joined hands to launch a special initiative to elevate consumers’ snacking experience.

Transcom Group and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday over using the ICAB’s online job placement portal for recruitment purposes.

The only five-star property in the port city has taken measures to create memorable moments for its guests and visitors who are planning to start 2022 in the grandest manner.

Subscriptions for the initial public offering (IPO) of BD Thai Food and Beverage began last Thursday and will continue until December 29.

Fried chicken chain KFC has recently opened two new stores at Shewrapara and Narayanganj in Bangladesh.

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has recently witnessed the appointment of a new managing director.

Asiatic Mindshare won the highest number of awards for the second time in a row at the 5th edition of the Digital Marketing Award.

Rizwan Rahman, managing director of ETBL Securities & Exchange Ltd, has been re-elected as the president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) for 2022.

Fair Technology Limited (FTL), a subsidiary of Fair Group, plans to introduce locally made Hyundai cars in Bangladesh by the end of 2022.

Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) yesterday witnessed the appointment of a new chairman alongside the promotion of a deputy managing director to the post of managing director.

GPH Ispat has declared a 30 per cent dividend -- 20 per cent cash and 10 per cent stock -- for shareholders for 2020-21 at its virtual 15th annual general meeting on Monday.

Nike reported increased quarterly profits on higher sales in North America amid strong pricing on Monday, even as supply chain woes in Asia dented results.