Bangladesh must build AI knowledge base

Bangladesh needs to create a knowledge base on artificial intelligence (AI) and train people to implement the knowledge, a speaker said at a roundtable..“We need to create a knowledge base, and train people. Having only AI experts does not work; people should be trained to implement the kn
7 November 2024, 15:20 PM

4-day fair on textile, garment solutions opens in Purbachal

The 23rd edition of a four-day Textile Series of Exhibitions kicked off at Bangladesh China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Dhaka yesterday, organised by multinational exhibition and convention organiser CEMS-Global USA. .A diverse range of solutions and products on textile garment machin
6 November 2024, 16:11 PM

‘MEDEXPO 2024’ begins in Dhaka

A three-day exhibition of healthcare and medical equipment styled “MEDEXPO 2024” began at the InterContinental Dhaka yesterday..Leading hospitals and healthcare service providers from India, Thailand and Bangladesh, along with diagnostic and medical equipment manufacturers and suppliers ar
6 November 2024, 15:32 PM

Monthlong Sheltech fair begins

Sheltech (Pvt) Ltd has launched a monthlong property fair, styled “Sheltech Property Fair 2024”, at its head office in the capital’s West Panthapath on November 1..Md Sharif Hossain Bhuiyan, executive director (operations) of the real estate developer, and Shahjahan, chief operating office
6 November 2024, 15:22 PM

Pragati Life, Grameen Digital Healthcare Solutions sign deal

Pragati Life Insurance Limited recently signed an agreement with Grameen Digital Healthcare Solutions (GDHS) to launch an integrated life and health insurance package for users of the on-demand digital healthcare platform “Shukhee App”..Md Jalalul Azim, managing director and CEO of the lif
5 November 2024, 14:35 PM

Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council launched

A new think tank, Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council (BTTC), has started its journey in a bid to create a network of professionals and businesses to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the local travel, tourism and hospitality sector..The council held its first meeting at a h
3 November 2024, 15:35 PM

Sri Lanka Bangladesh chamber holds ‘Annual Members Night’

The Sri Lanka Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SLBCCI) organised an “Annual Members Night” at International Club in the capital’s Gulshan recently..The event brought together the chamber’s members to strengthen ties and reflect on its progress, the chamber said in a press relea
3 November 2024, 14:02 PM

AI literacy essential for future readiness, say experts

Without a solid understanding of the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and allowing it to develop autonomously, the future of humankind could face “unforeseen dangers”, warned a leading academic at an event at the University of Cambridge..“To be future-ready, we need to augment our
3 November 2024, 13:45 PM

Eastland Insurance gets new vice-chairman

Eastland Insurance PLC has elected a sponsor director to the post of vice-chairman through a board meeting recently..The official, Rizwan Rahman, is the managing director of ETBL Holdings, which has interests in infrastructure, financial services, warehousing and print media, said a press
2 November 2024, 15:03 PM

DBH Finance Q3 profit up 40%

DBH Finance PLC logged a 40 percent year-on-year increase in profits in the July-September quarter this year. .In the same period of the preceding year, the company had reported an 18 percent increase in profits, said a press release..Its earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 1.68 in
2 November 2024, 15:02 PM

Halloween Fest begins at Fantasy Kingdom

To celebrate Halloween with a variety of spooky decorations and fun activities for visitors, a two-day-long “Halloween Fest” has begun at amusement park Fantasy Kingdom today..One of the main attractions will be the “Horror Tunnel” at Fantasy Kingdom, where guests can walk through a thrill
31 October 2024, 14:30 PM

MA Jabbar becomes new president of Bezia

MA Jabbar, managing director of DBL Group, has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Investors’ Association (Bezia)..Jabbar is the adviser to the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and convener of the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industries Ass
31 October 2024, 14:27 PM

InterContinental Dhaka becomes hospitality partner of MEDEXPO-2024

InterContinental Dhaka recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Triune Group to become the hospitality partner of the 10th healthcare and medical equipment exhibition, styled “MEDEXPO-2024”..Triune Group will organise the three-day exhibition to be held at the Ruposhi Bangl
31 October 2024, 14:27 PM

Eastern Housing declares 19% dividend

Eastern Housing Limited announced a 19 percent cash dividend for the fiscal year 2023-2024..The announcement came at the company’s 60th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, said a press release..Md Rafiqul Islam, an independent director of the company, pr
30 October 2024, 14:56 PM

Unilever’s business competition BizMaestros-UFLP begins Nov 3

The 15th edition of BizMaestros-UFLP, the flagship business competition of Unilever Bangladesh, embodying the “Thrill of Real Business”, is all set to begin on November 3..The registration for the competition will commence from the same date. The initial round of the event consists of an o
29 October 2024, 15:39 PM

Iqbal Mahmud appointed as Nestlé Bangladesh board member

Syed Iqbal Mahmud Hossain, sales director of Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, has been appointed as a board member of the company, effective from October 15 this year..Hossain, a seasoned sales expert, has excelled in various roles at Nestlé, including an expatriation to India, Nestlé said in a pres
28 October 2024, 14:47 PM

Construction expo ‘Build Series of Exhibitions’ on Nov 14

The 29th Bangladesh edition of “Build Series of Exhibitions”, comprising 6 major international expos that serve as a vital platform for the real estate, construction and renewable energy industry, will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on November 14..The an
27 October 2024, 15:43 PM

City Bank agent banking points now can collect MetLife premium

MetLife Bangladesh recently signed an agent banking premium collection agreement with City Bank PLC. .Ala Uddin, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of the life insurer, and Nurullah Chaudhury, deputy managing director and head of corporate banking of the bank, penned the
26 October 2024, 14:50 PM

‘Konka Shera Poribar’ returns for season 3

The family reality game show "Konka Shera Poribar" is set to make a comeback with its third season. .Nurul Afsar, deputy managing director of Electro Mart Ltd, the authorised distributor, manufacturer and marketer of Konka products in Bangladesh, unveiled the logo for Season 3 at a press c
23 October 2024, 15:08 PM

Textile Series of Exhibitions to begin on Nov 6

The 23rd Bangladesh edition of the “Textile Series of Exhibitions” is scheduled to kick off on November 6 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in the capital’s Purbachal area..The four-day-long event, comprising three comprehensive shows under one roof, will exhibit textile
23 October 2024, 15:02 PM