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
Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2025 to begin on May 1
CEMS-Global USA is set to organise the “Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2025”, the nation’s largest trade event dedicated to the entire automotive value chain, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, commencing on May 1..The three-day mega event will encompass fi
15 April 2025, 14:03 PM
bKash eases payment for Robi, Airtel customers
Customers can now seamlessly pay for talk-time, internet, and other services on the “My Robi” and “My Airtel” apps without the need for a PIN, by linking their bKash accounts..The mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has also been integrated as a “preferred payment partner” on bot
13 April 2025, 14:20 PM
UK trade envoy visits Unilever Bangladesh's corporate headquarters
A British delegation led by Baroness Rosie Winterton DBE, the UK government’s trade envoy to Bangladesh, recently visited the corporate headquarters of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), a UK-based multinational and the country’s largest fast-moving consumer goods company..The visit unders
13 April 2025, 14:10 PM
Yamaha launches FZ 25 series motorcycle in Bangladesh
ACI Motors, an automobile company and the technical collaboration partner for Yamaha motorcycles in Bangladesh, has launched a new model in the Yamaha FZ 25 series, featuring a higher cubic capacity (CC) engine for the local market..Itaru Otani, chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group, inaugu
12 April 2025, 14:23 PM
BFIU organises CAMLCO Conference 2025 in Chattogram
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), in collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), organised the “CAMLCO Conference-2025” to raise awareness for the prevention of money laundering..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh B
12 April 2025, 14:16 PM
Miniso Bangladesh wins “Best Marketing of the Year” award
Miniso Bangladesh recently won the “best marketing of the year” award at the Miniso Global New Product Launch Carnival in Guangzhou, China..Recognised for their standout campaigns, creative brand experiences, and strong emphasis on community building, as well as an exceptional store launch
10 April 2025, 14:43 PM
Power producer to sell directly to consumer
Bangladesh is getting into the merchant power generation model for the first time with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between an electricity buyer and seller for a solar power plant. It is a model which allows a power producer to sell directly to the consumers.
9 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Walton wins ‘Excellence in Investment Award 2025’
Walton, a super brand and technology giant in the country, has been honoured with the ‘Excellence in Investment Award 2025’ at the Bangladesh Investment Summit, in recognition of its significant and impactful contributions to the Bangladeshi economy through strategic investments..Chief Adv
9 April 2025, 14:10 PM
China’s Handa Industries to invest $150m in Bangladesh’s textile, garment sectors
Handa Industries Limited, a renowned China-based apparel manufacturing company specialising in high-quality knitted textiles, dyeing processes, and garments on a global scale, is set to invest $150 million in Bangladesh..Of the total investment, $100 million will be allocated to the textil
9 April 2025, 11:40 AM
bKash agents can now receive, transfer e-money 24/7 thru agent app
bKash, the leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider of Bangladesh, has launched a new service, named “Automated Cash Management” or “24/7 Cash Management”, enabling agents to instantly access e-money from the linked bank accounts of their Agent App to meet customer demands at any time.</p
7 April 2025, 14:20 PM
Nagad logs Tk 34,000 crore transactions in March
Nagad, the mobile financial service (MFS) provider of the Bangladesh Postal Department, has recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction volume, amounting to Tk 34,000 crore in March this year..On the occasion of this remarkable achievement, Nagad’s authorities extended their heartfelt co
7 April 2025, 14:15 PM
Mastercard launches campaign for Eid, Boishakh
Global digital payment service provider Mastercard has launched the “Mastercard Holiday Spend Campaign 2025”, styled “Festival means Mastercard”, a 25-day flash campaign..This campaign is designed to enhance the festive seasons of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pohela Boishakh, offering a range of exciti
25 March 2025, 14:53 PM
Transcom Group donates Tk 1.25 crore to Labour Welfare Fund, empowering workers
Transcom Group has contributed 0.5 percent of its profits to the Labour Welfare Fund, in accordance with the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, as part of its corporate social responsibility..This year, the company has credited an impressive Tk 12,530,486 to the fund, which will be used to suppor
24 March 2025, 14:53 PM
bKash simplifies zakat donations
bKash has streamlined the process of zakat and charitable donations, enabling individuals to contribute to various organisations not only during Ramadan but throughout the year..To make a donation through the bKash app, users simply need to click on the ‘Donation’ icon, select their prefer
24 March 2025, 14:44 PM
Promote products in Asean nations
Bangladesh must diversify its product portfolio and enhance the promotion of its products within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), stated Nguyen Manh Cuong, chairman of the Asean Dhaka Committee..He made these remarks during a meeting with Mahbubur Rahman, the president o
23 March 2025, 14:55 PM
Govt appoints administrator to BCCCI
The government has appointed Nargis Murshida, joint secretary of the commerce ministry, as the administrator of the Bangladesh China Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI)..Murshida assumed her duties at BCCCI yesterday, following an order issued by the commerce ministry on March 16.</p
23 March 2025, 14:15 PM
bKash partners with City Bank, Salextra to offer handset financing
Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash recently signed a partnership agreement with City Bank PLC and Salextra Limited to introduce handset financing through bKash Pay Later, making smartphones more accessible to customers across Bangladesh..Under this collaboration, bKash Pay Later
22 March 2025, 13:58 PM
13th AGM of SBCCI held
Abdur Rashid, country managing director of SGS Bangladesh Limited, has been re-elected as the president of the Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI)..The election was held at Sheraton Dhaka in the capital’s Banani recently during the 13th annual general meeting of
22 March 2025, 13:58 PM
bKash’s Facebook live sessions facilitate Eid shopping with top brands
Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash is enhancing the Eid shopping experience through its Facebook live sessions, allowing customers to purchase products from leading lifestyle brands at discounted prices..During these live sessions, customers can enjoy discounts or cashback of up
17 March 2025, 14:20 PM
Aarong opens outlet in Cox’s Bazar
Aarong, a fashion and lifestyle retail chain in Bangladesh, has expanded its operation by opening an outlet in Cox’s Bazar, marking its first presence in the country’s premier beach destination..Tanvir Hossain, chief business officer of the lifestyle brand, inaugurated the outlet recently.
17 March 2025, 13:59 PM