Shwapno, the largest retail chain in Bangladesh, has at last logged operating profits, a development that is likely to make the investors of its parent company, Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), happy.

In our society, not all children are equally fortunate. Some of them have had major problems since birth, and they are tragically referred to as "Street kids" in our culture. These unfortunate youngsters are also entitled to happiness, which they have been seeking their entire lives. Fantasy Kingdom Complex has prepared a day out in the park for these children with 300 free tickets, free rides, transportation, and meals for all of them.

Youth Co:Lab, an initiative co-led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Citi Foundation, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Startup Bangladesh Limited jointly launched a report titled “The State of the Ecosystem for Youth Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh” at a virtual event on 23 November.

SMEVai, the cloud-based “business back-office” services platform has announced that it has raised an undisclosed sum of cash and in-kind tech investment in the pre-seed stage. Renowned angels M Asif Rahman of ARCom & WPDeveloper and Nazmul Hasan Rupok of WPDeveloper participated in this round. Along with cash investments, SMEVai receives a full-fledged tech development team as part of the fundraising deal. The announcement came in the soft-launch event that took place in Dhaka’s Mohakhali DOHS yesterday.

Electro Mart and Trade International Industries, local distributors of air conditioner manufacturer Gree, jointly organised a programme at Dhaka Club to celebrate Gree’s 30-year journey in the world market.

Berger Paints Bangladesh yesterday opened a new “Berger Experience Zone” on Khanjahan Ali Road at Ferighat intersection in Khulna to provide one-stop painting solutions to all kinds of requirements. 

ISHO, the most innovative and disruptive furniture and lifestyle brand, was one of the global companies present at the region’s largest annual Design and Creative Festival, Dubai Design Week 2021, held between 8th and 12th November. ISHO is the first Bangladeshi brand that got invited to this event.

Genex Infosys Ltd, a leading IT & ITES company in Bangladesh, has recently signed an agreement with Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited for implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Solution through Business Central as part of their digital transformation initiative.

Many sanitation workers in developing countries are largely unsupported, unprotected and undervalued. Many are shunned for the work they do. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on their livelihoods, with many working longer hours or taking on increased risks without compensation, while others have lost their income completely, shows a new report of WaterAid.

Masihul Huq Chowdhury has recently been reappointed as the managing director of Community Bank Bangladesh Ltd for the second consecutive term, which will be effective from December 1.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reported late Friday that an app problem that was keeping a number of drivers worldwide from using their cars was on the mend after a server issue was resolved.

US-based cloud computing and virtualisation technology company VMware Incorporated has recently witnessed the appointment of a new country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. 

Restaurant owners yesterday demanded a stop to “unnecessary harassment” in the name of running mobile courts to ensure standards and compliance with regulations.

The CSR Centre formally launched its annual CSR Report titled “Report on CSR in Bangladesh 2021: Pandemic - Embracing the New Normal '' on November 17th (Wednesday) 2021.

Nagad, mobile financial service of the Postal Department, has offered up to 50 per cent cash-back on recharges of all mobile operators in the country.

SM Ashraful Islam recently became chairman of eGeneration.

United International University (UIU) organised the Orientation Program for students of the Fall-2021 semester on November 12, 2021, at the UIU playground.

SBK Tech Ventures announces the launch of SM², a new world-class Seed Accelerator exclusively for high-potential startups in Bangladesh. Launching in November 2021, the program will include 3 seed-stage Bangladeshi startups. SM² is a collaboration between SBK Tech Ventures, SOSV and Miaki.

RFL Group yesterday announced that it would provide pure water to 40 villages in remote and char areas through tubewells marking its 40th anniversary. 

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) under the University of Dhaka to carry out sector-wise research to help businesses thrive.