Marico Bangladesh posted 11 per cent growth in sales in the April-June quarter despite the second wave of coronavirus infections on the back of hair oils and baby care portfolios.

A 6-part webinar series, ‘Shoto Borsho Shoto Asha – Rise Up’ Webinar Series being organised by High Commission of India, Dhaka, Startup Bangladesh, Ministry of ICT, Govt of Bangladesh and StartUp India was inaugurated on July 26 by State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak and High Commissioner of India Vikram Doraiswami.

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Unilever Bangladesh has introduced two more policies as part to build equitable workplaces for employees. 

The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) and Max Group have recently undertaken an initiative to provide 1,000 oxygen-filled cylinders for free to those in dire need in the wake of an alarming surge of Covid-19 cases. 

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has recently unveiled a new look of its premium cement brand “Holcim Strong Structure”, now available in all markets. 

Singer Bangladesh has recently introduced a “Beko HygieneShield” series of home appliances. 

Berger Paints has signed an agreement with Promat Fire and Insulation Private Ltd, a leading fire protective coating supplier, in order to launch fire retardant painting solutions in Bangladesh.

Ericsson said on Friday it was no longer banking on previously anticipated contract wins for 5G tenders in China as it gets caught in the crossfire of a political battle between Beijing and the West, sending its shares down 8 per cent.

Bangladesh Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong (BMCCHK) was established in 2016. The new committee for 2021-2023 was formed on July 5 through an election covering 11 portfolios.

To mark the World Youth Skills Day 2021, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Grameenphone Ltd and Youth Policy Forum (YPF) jointly organized a virtual consultation on the Need for Skills in post COVID era on 14 July 2021.

London-listed cybersecurity firm Avast is in advanced talks with US rival NortonLifeLock Inc about a merger that would create a clear leader in consumer security software. 

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has launched a tender for the sale of six Airbus A380-800 aircraft or their components, the company said in a post on LinkedIn on Thursday.

‘Innovation begins at home.’ www.aadibd.com and Smatifier Training and Consultation have taken this wonderful quote to the next level in reality.

Unilever Bangladesh yesterday provided 100 oxygen concentrators as a donation to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to come to the aid of Covid-19 patients. 

Sales and profits of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh jumped in the second quarter of 2021 (April to June) thanks to a newly launched business of aggregate and the inclusion of new products in its portfolio.

A real estate company like Building Technology & Ideas Ltd. (bti) hardly needs any introduction for anyone in Bangladesh. Having been an awarded leader in the sector for nearly four decades, bti has been redefining the real estate game and continuously evolving. Beginning with the vision to provide viable housing solutions to all, the company has evolved beyond simply developing houses and selling them to provide a dynamic range of real estate services. The goal was to cater to all and any real estate need and provide high-quality comprehensive solutions for housing on time. To serve the said purpose, the House of bti has enriched itself over the years with a range of business divisions that address various facets of real estate demands. bti Brokerage, one of those business divisions, provides solutions such as buying, renting, regulation compliance, and much more for housing.

The High Court has thrown a lifeline to People’s Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (PLFSL) as it constituted a 10-member board to run the troubled non-bank financial institution, thus saving it from potential liquidation.

In its endeavour to build a bridge between the country’s youth and the forerunners of the nation, Prerona Foundation is going to release Season 02 of its unique thought-leadership broadcast series “Preronar Kotha”. The new season begins on July 15, 2021, where four esteemed guests will share their stories of inspiration.

Leading international energy companies are resisting the temptation to rush and spend an unexpected windfall from rallying oil and natural gas prices as they focus on longer-term energy transition challenges, executives and analysts said.