Moynul Islam made president of BCMEA

Moynul Islam, vice-chairman of Monno Ceramic Industries, was selected as the acting president of the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) yesterday..The election was held during the 51st board meeting of BCMEA at a hotel in the capital, the association said in
8 December 2024, 15:37 PM

Prime Bank Investment honoured with global award

Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL) was awarded the “Excellence in Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory – Bangladesh” by Boston Brand Research & Media (BBRM), a globally recognised consulting and media organisation, at the Global Brand Frontier Awards 2024..Supported by renowned institutions s
7 December 2024, 15:10 PM

FICCI partners with govt to attract global investors

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) will collaborate with the government to attract international investors and expand business opportunities in the country, its President Zaved Akhtar said at a programme yesterday..He made the remarks during FICCI’s 61st annual g
5 December 2024, 15:53 PM

Asif Bhuiyan becomes new CEO of AK Khan & Company

AK Khan & Company Ltd, a Chittagong-based business conglomerate, has appointed Asif Bhuiyan as its new group chief executive officer (CEO)..Before joining AK Khan & Company, Khan held several leadership roles in leading multinationals like LafargeHolcim, Unilever and British American Tobac
5 December 2024, 14:09 PM

Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council elects office bearers

Kazi Wahidul Alam, editor of the Bangladesh Monitor, and Masud Hussain, managing director of Bengal Tours Ltd, were elected as president and secretary respectively of the newly launched Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council (BTTC)..The election took place at the first general meeting of th
5 December 2024, 13:59 PM

Over 3.2m DPS opened thru bKash app in 3 years

Customers of bKash have opened over 3.2 million deposit pension schemes (DPS) with four commercial banks and a non-bank financial institution—IDLC Finance, Mutual Trust Bank, Dhaka Bank, City Bank and BRAC Bank—through the mobile financial service (MFS) provider’s app in a span of just three yea
3 December 2024, 16:21 PM

International conference on Japan–Bangladesh Research held

The 3rd International Conference on “Japan–Bangladesh Research and Practice (JBRP 2024)” organised by the Network of Bangladeshi Researchers in Japan (NBRJ) was held recently on the virtual platform..The conference brought together approximately 75 researchers, academics, and professionals
3 December 2024, 15:18 PM

Idcol pays govt Tk 50cr dividend

The Infrastructure Development Company (Idcol), a state-owned financial institution in Bangladesh, paid a cash dividend of Tk 50 crore to the government for the financial year of 2023..Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, secretary to the Economic Relations Division and chairman of Idcol, handed ove
3 December 2024, 15:18 PM

Alliance Finance holds workshop on sustainable finance

Alliance Finance PLC recently organised a workshop on “Sustainable Finance Strategy and Sustainability Plan” for its employees at the company’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan..Morshed Millat, a faculty member of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management and former director of the s
3 December 2024, 15:18 PM

Shanta Life Insurance begins its journey

Shanta Life Insurance PLC, a new venture of Shanta Holdings, began its operations yesterday.
2 December 2024, 09:05 AM

ICAB opens new study centre in Mirpur

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) opened an “ICAB New Study and Counselling Centre” at Fahad Plaza on Road 1 in the capital’s Mirpur recently..Mohammed Forkan Uddin, president of the ICAB, inaugurated the centre, the organisation said in a press release..The
1 December 2024, 14:08 PM

bKash users now can send money to Trust Bank accounts

Trust Bank and bKash recently launched fund transfer services that allow customers to instantly send money to their own or other Trust Bank accounts through bKash app..Earlier, bKash users could only add money to their wallets from Trust Bank accounts. .With the launching of the new
28 November 2024, 15:00 PM

Unilever Bangladesh paves the way for a sustainable future

As Bangladesh continues its journey toward sustainable development, adopting green practices and ensuring transparency, Unilever’s efforts demonstrate how business can lead the way in creating a sustainable future while contributing to global sustainable development goals, said British High Comm
28 November 2024, 14:27 PM

LankaBangla Finance signs MoU with Tropical Homes

LankaBangla Finance PLC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tropical Homes Limited, a real estate developer in Bangladesh..Khurshed Alam, senior executive vice-president of the non-bank financial institution, and M Hoque Faishal, director of sales, marketing, CRD and CSD of the
27 November 2024, 14:22 PM

AkijBashir Group arranges business conference in Cox’s Bazar

AkijBashir Group recently arranged a six-day business conference, styled “Evolve Beyond 2024”, at Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa in Cox’s Bazar..The event brought together over 1,200 business associates from the group’s leading brands -- Akij Ceramics, Aura, Rosa, Akij Board and Akij Door, s
25 November 2024, 14:53 PM

ACI Foods introduces ‘Pure Fortified Rice’

ACI Foods, a subsidiary of ACI Limited, introduced “ACI Pure Fortified Rice”, the first brand of fortified rice in Bangladesh enriched with vitamins and minerals, under its renowned ACI Pure brand..This marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing nutritious food
24 November 2024, 13:44 PM

Electro Mart holds 'Partners’ Conference of Bangladesh'

Electro Mart Group, local representative of Gree Global, yesterday organised the “Partners’ Conference of Bangladesh”..Gree’s partners and channel partners of the country took part in the conference..Kevin Bai, assistant president of Gree Global, and Md Nurun Newaz, chairman of Elect
23 November 2024, 16:08 PM

‘LankaBangla Mastercard Titanium’ launched for medical professionals

LankaBangla Finance PLC, Mastercard and Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF) jointly launched a co-branded “LankaBangla Mastercard Titanium” credit card, exclusively designed for medical professionals..Cardholders will be able to enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts and deals at Mastercard p
23 November 2024, 15:42 PM

bKash receives accolade at ‘Mastercard Excellence Awards’

bKash, the largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, recently won an award at the “Mastercard Excellence Awards” in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust digital economy..The MFS provider was awarded by the
21 November 2024, 13:51 PM

Gree Global’s assistant president to visit Bangladesh

Kevin Bai, assistant president of Gree Global, will begin a visit to Bangladesh on November 22..Bai will stay in Bangladesh for four days, accompanied by other delegates from the Gree headquarters in China, according to a press release..Bai will be engaged in different activities and
20 November 2024, 15:49 PM