Walton Digi-Tech Industries organises IT Fair in Dhaka

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited recently organised an IT fair, styled “Walton Computer Divisional IT Fair”, at the ECS Computer City at Multiplan Centre in the capital..The first phase of the Dhaka Division fair was held from October 18-21. The fair will be gradually held in other divi
22 October 2024, 14:57 PM

Prime Bank signs deal with MetLife for employee insurance

Prime Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to offer its employees and their dependents comprehensive life and medical insurance coverage..Hassan O Rashid, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Ala Ahmad, chief executive officer of the life insurer, penned the
20 October 2024, 16:01 PM

GPH Ispat to raise Tk 241.9cr for new furnace

GPH Ispat Limited will raise Tk 241.9 crore from the capital market by issuing the rights share of the company to install a new furnace at the company’s expanded plant..The company unanimously passed a resolution in this regard. As per the resolution, the company will issue 1 right share f
20 October 2024, 15:01 PM

IDLC Finance’s net profit grew by over 25% in Jan-Sept

IDLC Finance PLC reported a consolidated net profit after tax of Tk 125.4 crore for the first three quarters of 2024, reflecting significant growth of 25.30 percent compared to the same period last year..Earnings per share also witnessed a notable increase of 25.30 percent, reaching Tk 3.0
20 October 2024, 15:01 PM

ACI Motors enthrals Ctg Motor Fest with Yamaha super bikes

ACI Motors Limited showcased their spectacular arrangement with a raft of events at the “7th Chattogram Motor Fest 2024” at GEC Convention Hall in the port city, according to a press release..The events were divided into bike display and touch and feel experience activities..Of the e
19 October 2024, 14:46 PM

Neamul Mohsin to become CIO of investment office for Oxford University 

Neamul Mohsin, the current deputy chief investment officer (CIO), will be the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of OU Endowment Management (OUem), the investment office for the University of Oxford and several of its colleges, from January 1, 2025
12 October 2024, 09:46 AM

Walton launches digital campaign with 'double million' offer

The country's electronics giant Walton has launched “Digital Campaign Season-21” across the country from October 10 to December 31..The campaign features a double million offer under which customers can win Tk 20 lakh on purchase of Walton fridge, television, washing machine or BLDC (brush
10 October 2024, 13:29 PM

Concord Entertainment signs partnership deal with US-Bangla Airlines

Entertainment Industry giant Concord Entertainment Co Ltd, Bangladesh and leading airline service provider US-Bangla Airlines recently signed a yearlong strategic cooperation agreement to further enhance tourists’ experience in the parks and properties..Anup Kumar Sarker, chief marketing o
9 October 2024, 14:15 PM

MetLife signs deal with IDLC Asset Management

MetLife Bangladesh recently signed an agreement with IDLC Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of IDLC Finance PLC..Ala Uddin, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of the life insurer, and Kazi Mashook ul Haq, managing director of IDLC Asset Management Ltd, penned the dea
9 October 2024, 11:54 AM

Mastercard holds tech conference

Mastercard recently organised “Mastercard Tech Conference Q4, 2024” at a hotel in the capital with the participation of officials from various banks and non-bank financial institutions..Zakia Sultana and Sohail Alim, directors at Mastercard Bangladesh, inaugurated the session, Mastercard s
8 October 2024, 14:35 PM

ShareTrip wins ‘Leading Online Travel Agency’ award

ShareTrip, a travel and lifestyle platform in Bangladesh, was honoured “Leading Online Travel Agency” for the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel industry at the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards 2024..Jointly organised by Prime Bank and The Bangladesh Mon
7 October 2024, 16:04 PM

Hasan Tarek made CEO of Eastern Insurance Company

Hasan Tarek has joined Eastern Insurance Company Ltd as its chief executive officer effective from October 1 this year..ASM Waheeduzzaman, chairman of the insurer, greeted Tarek with a bouquet, the insurer said in a press release..Waheeduzzaman conveyed their heartiest congratulation
7 October 2024, 15:45 PM

Bangladesh represented at 2024 Smart City Expo World Congress in Hangzhou

The expo highlighted China’s leadership in smart cities, particularly through data-driven governance and AI. Bangladesh could replicate successful models like Shenzhen’s, where smart technologies optimise public services and enhance governance
7 October 2024, 05:24 AM

DBH Finance opens 16th branch in Barishal

DBH Finance PLC recently launched a branch at the Khan Faiz Shotaiyu Bhaban on Shahid Nazrul Islam Sarak in Barishal city, aiming to offer home loans and deposit services to the people living in the city and its adjacent areas..This is the 16th branch of the non-bank financial institution
5 October 2024, 14:40 PM

Alliance Finance holds board meeting

Alliance Finance PLC recently organised its sixth board meeting at the company’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka..Jowher Rizvi, chairman of the non-bank financial institution, presided over the meeting, the company said in a press release..Members of the board joined the meeting from S
3 October 2024, 15:55 PM

Mominul Islam made DSE chairman

Mominul Islam was elected as chairman of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) PLC at its board meeting yesterday..Islam has 25 years of experience in renowned global and local banks and financial institutions, with an outstanding track record in leadership, strategic and technical roles..H
3 October 2024, 15:53 PM

LankaBangla Finance, STS Capital launch co-branded credit card

LankaBangla Finance PLC and STS Capital Ltd, a subsidiary of STS Group, in partnership with Mastercard, recently launched a co-branded credit card, offering exclusive benefits for STS Group’s employees, teachers and guardians under the STS education umbrella..The umbrella covers Universal
3 October 2024, 15:23 PM

Walton launches solar hybrid IPS

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited, a sister concern of Walton Group, recently launched solar hybrid Instant Power Supply (IPS) units, which are environment friendly, renewable and affordable as well..The price caps of these IPS units start from a minimum of Tk 79,500 and maximum Tk 465,0
3 October 2024, 15:19 PM

ICB celebrates 48th founding anniversary

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) celebrated its 48th founding anniversary on Tuesday with the theme of “ICB helps in time of crisis in the capital market”..The bank chalked out different programmes, including discussion, cake-cutting ceremony, doa and milad mahfil, to mark th
2 October 2024, 15:48 PM

MetLife, BRAC Bank sign insurance deal for bank employee

BRAC Bank recently signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to offer its employees and dependents comprehensive life and medical insurance coverage..More than 22,000 coworkers and dependents of the bank will be protected against medical expenses, accidents, disabilities, and loss of lif
2 October 2024, 15:13 PM