Non-governmental organisation iDE Bangladesh unveiled its “Private Sector Engagement Strategy 2025-2030” yesterday, stating that it aims to promote inclusive, resilient, and market-driven development across the country..The strategy is said to build on iDE Bangladesh’s decade-long track re

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said social business is not merely an idea, but a growing social movement..He made the remarks in a special video message at a programme titled “Social Business Academia Dialogue”, organised by North South University (NSU), in collaboration with

Kaiser Ahmed Chowdhury has been re-appointed as the chairman of Nagad, the country’s mobile financial service (MFS) operated under the Bangladesh Postal Department..The newly constituted board also includes Prof Niaz Asadullah, a development economist at Monash University in Kuala Lumpur a

Shameem Hussain, director of Robin Printing & Packages Limited, has been elected as the president of Dhaka Club Limited for the 2025-2026 term..The election took place during the club’s annual general meeting (AGM), held on its office premises on Saturday, according to a press release..

Rancon Auto Industries Limited has launched the locally manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander-- a seven-seater family SUV equipped with a 1.5-litre MIVEC engine, blending legendary Japanese reliability with home-grown innovation..SAIDA Shinichi, the Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh, inaugurated

Mastercard, a global leader in digital payment solutions, recently organised a workshop titled “Next Generation Analytics, Insights & Cyber Security Solutions” under the theme “Innovation X Impact” at a hotel in the capital..The event convened senior executives from leading banks and finte

At an inception workshop on June 26, 2025, in Dhaka -- supported by the World Bank and coordinated by APCU under the PARTNER programme -- key stakeholders gathered to chart implementation strategies

Says speakers at Global Resource Hub on Deafblindness

Afroza Shahin has been appointed as the managing director (MD) of TEAM Group, following the untimely demise of Abdullah Hil Rakib, the founder and former MD, who passed away in a recent accident in Canada, according to a press release..Shahin has long been actively engaged in the leadershi

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of the electrical and electronic products manufacturers in Bangladesh, has recently been awarded the “Green Factory Award 2025” in the electrical and electronics product manufacturing category..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Ministry o

Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited has declared a staggering 445 percent cash dividend, including a 340 percent interim dividend already paid and a 105 percent final dividend approved, for the financial year 2024..The announcement was made during the company’s 53rd annual general meeti

Syed Moinuddin Ahmed has recently been elected chairman of DBH Finance PLC, a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) in Bangladesh..The election took place during the company’s 158th board meeting, according to a press release issued by the NBFI..Ahmed has served as a member of the DB

KR Ship Recycling Yard, a prominent shipbreaking facility in Bangladesh, has been awarded the Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition of its environmentally responsible ship recycling practices..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Jut

The country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, bKash, has launched a new financial product titled “Monthly DPS” (Deposit Pension Scheme) in partnership with Dhaka Bank PLC and IDLC Finance PLC..The launch follows the success of bKash’s six-month “Weekly DPS” scheme, accordi

NKA Mobin, executive president of Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL), has been elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for a one-year term, effective from June 24..He succeeds Maria Howlader, who has completed her tenure as president, according t

The United Kingdom (UK) remains steadfast in its commitment to deepening its partnership with Bangladesh, particularly in expanding bilateral trade and investment, according to Sarah Cooke, British high commissioner to Bangladesh..Cooke reiterated this commitment during a meeting with Mahb

Green Delta Capital Limited, a leading investment bank in Bangladesh, has secured a $100 million limited recourse debt financing package for RSGT Bangladesh Ltd, an affiliate of Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a prominent global port operator headquartered in Saudi Arabia, marking an achievement in th

A total of 252 students received their graduation certificates this year

Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC has announced a 10 percent cash dividend for the financial year 2024..The declaration was made during the company’s 40th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release..The meeting was chaired by

Club Notredamian Bangladesh Limited hosted the prize-giving ceremony for its Chess Tournament 2025, held on May 9 and 10