Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserve has hit a record high of $48 billion after it secured $1.44 billion in financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Singer recently started offering a 15 per cent discount on its green inverter, inverter, standard, low voltage and cassette type air conditioners. 

Bangladesh’s history in chess has been a long and noteworthy one, to say the least. After all, the country did produce the first-ever grandmaster of the Asian Subcontinent. Even in the historic run for the grandmaster title back in the 1980s, when Bangladesh was a new member of FIDE (The International Chess Federation), a woman chess player was wreaking havoc in the British Chess Championship, constantly securing top positions and even clinching 3 championship titles in the women’s category before Britain stopped participation of foreign players in the tournament; she is Rani Hamid. She graced the second episode of the second season of our thought leadership broadcast “Preronar Kotha" where she talked about her inspiration, challenges and vision for chess.

Standard Chartered and UCEP Bangladesh have jointly launched a reskilling and employment reintegration programme for economically vulnerable individuals losing livelihoods due to the pandemic’s second wave. 

Mahbubur Rahman, founding chairman of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (Biac), has recently been reappointed an arbitrator for five years to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC). 

Sandhani Asset Management has received a nod from stock market regulator Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to launch operations.

Top food processor Pran is planning to grab a big share of the country’s fast food market with a retail chain focusing on selling fried chicken defying the gloom of the pandemic.

N Mohammad Plastic Industry, a concern of Chattogram-based N Mohammed Group, plans to make a fresh investment of around Tk 500 crore to expand business for increasing its market share alongside exports. Bangladesh currently manufactures over 142 plastic items and mainly exports intermediate products like film plastic, household items and garment accessories.

Rangs Motors has recently won a “Best Commercial Vehicle Dealer 2020-2021” award in “Overseas Market” category for selling the highest number of buses.

North South University observes the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day 2021 on August 15 with due respect and solemnity maintaining social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Independent University, Bangladesh observes 'National Mourning Day 2021 by paying tribute to the Father of the Nation' on 14 August 2021 at 4:15 pm with a view to discussing the life and work of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to pay tribute to him and his legacy. Presented guests shed light on Bangabandhu’s life and memorized his endless works for the rights of the people and for the country; uncompromising patriotism; finesse diplomacy; ethics and integrity; passion for democracy; futuristic and visionary leadership; and his non-negotiable fights for a just and equal society.

Doreen Hotels & Resorts is ready to woo the taste buds of foodies in the city by arranging a food festival called “GRILL ON FIRE” at its signature restaurant The Flair from August 12 to 21, 2021.

Mastercard, in collaboration with Daraz Bangladesh Limited, virtually announced the winners of the ‘Save.Spend.Win’ campaign

Unilever Bangladesh and Unilever Consumer Care yesterday provided Tk 71.84 million as workers’ share of profits to Labour Welfare Foundation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. 

Unilever Bangladesh Ltd. (UBL), one of the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers in the country, has made authentic and quality products easily accessible and affordable for its customers through its newly launched e-commerce site- "Ushopbd.com". 

COVID-19 has shattered education systems worldwide, momentarily driving most youngsters out of school. Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by a total closure, with about 40 million youngsters enrolling in school. Despite this, developed nations (the first and second world) are progressing well with online instruction yet problems remain (third-world countries). Despite serious government initiatives, for various key reasons, COVID-19 is having a negative impact on pupils in Bangladesh.

The Closing Ceremony of the three-day International Conference on Science and Contemporary Technologies (ICSCT) organized by the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) was held on August 07, 2021, in Dhaka, where nearly 200 researchers from more than 20 different countries of the world attended. Through virtual mode, the Conference was supported by the IEEE Bangladesh section, ICT Division of Bangladesh Govt. and PRAN-RFL Group, with a view to achieving scientific and technological developments in the fields of Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, industry 4 Applications, business informatics, robotics, cyber systems etc. A cultural program was also organized by BUBT Cultural Club after the Closing Session.

An international webinar on “Advancing Bangladesh’s Future by Integrating Life Performance and Skills-Based Models of Learning” at United International University (UIU) of Bangladesh was held virtually on August 04, 2021, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The programme was organised by the Bangladesh Local Chapter of the International Network for Outcome-Based Education (IN4OBE) in UIU, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Unilever Bangladesh has recently launched “Ushopbd.com” which offers reaching products to customers’ doorsteps nationwide with cash on delivery and online payment options amidst the prolonging pandemic. 

Al-Arafah Islami Bank recently witnessed the reappointment of its managing director and chief executive officer.