UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis said that the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework represents the UN development systems’ collective response to support Bangladesh in addressing key development priorities and challenges.

Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has been honoured with the “Bill Collection Award” by Dhaka Wasa for contributing the most to Dhaka Wasa’s bill collection in fiscal year 2022-23.

Bluesign, a global total solutions provider for sustainable textile production, in collaboration with the Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI), recently organised a seminar, styled “Digital Product Passport (DPP) with Bluesign Roadmap”.

Tylox, a homecare brand of the US, has named Bangladesh national cricket team all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as its brand ambassador.

Bangladesh Brand Forum and Women in Leadership, in association with Square Food & Beverage and The Daily Star, recently organised the fifth edition of the “WILFest 2024”, powered by RFL Houseware and presented by Akij Tableware at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Friday.

TK Group, a conglomerate of the country, recently launched a slew of products for consumers.

Aarong, a popular fashion and lifestyle brand in Bangladesh, has opened a relocated Cumilla outlet at Silver Rahman Villa on Nazrul Avenue, Kandirpar in Cumilla.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman urged ambassadors of the Asean Dhaka Committee (ADC) to increase imports from Bangladesh to reduce trade gaps.

Boehringer Ingelheim, a global leader in animal health, has joined hands with Square Pharmaceuticals to introduce AFTOVAXPUR, an advanced foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine for ruminants -- including cattle and sheep -- in Bangladesh.

DHL Express, an international express service provider, has opened a new retail agent point at Kumarpara, Ghoramara in Rajshahi.

The Bangladesh Monitor announced the winners of the daily and grand raffle draws of the just-concluded “Biman Dhaka Travel Mart 2024”.

Erik Solheim, former minister for climate and environment in Norway, said he will advocate for ship owners in the Scandinavian country to consider Bangladesh as a viable option for ship recycling.

Six factories in the textile and leather sectors received the “Social Dialogue Award” for their outstanding work in fostering a culture of inclusive dialogue and participation in the workplace.

Bata, a footwear brand, recently named two movie stars as its new brand ambassadors.

bKash has introduced a direct payment service with Visa debit or credit cards issued by any commercial bank in Bangladesh.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh adopted bancassurance in partnership with MetLife Bangladesh through a programme at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka yesterday, initially making three insurance policies available through its branches and digital channels.

Mastercard has announced the winners of its “Winter Spend And Win” campaign 2023-24, styled “Mesmerising Morocco”, at an award-giving ceremony in Dhaka today.

The government's excessive reliance on indirect taxes such as value-added tax (VAT) is putting a higher burden on low-income individuals, leading to a rise in poverty and inequality, according to the findings of a study released yesterday.

Sheltech, a real estate developer in Bangladesh, has organised a month-long housing fair, styled “Sheltech 36th Anniversary Fair 2024”, at the realtor’s head office in the West Panthapath area of Dhaka.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), in collaboration with the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), organised a conference titled “Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers Conference-2024” to raise awareness about methods to prevent money laundering at the Ocean Paradise Hotel and Resort in Cox’s Bazar recently.