Bata Bangladesh, the leading global footwear brand in the country, has opened two new stores in Baridhara and Dhanmondi on Satmasjid Road in Dhaka, strengthening its retail presence in the capital.

The Multiparty Advocacy Forum today called for amendments to the Cyber Security Act, 2026 to introduce clear legal protection against technology-facilitated gender-based violence, saying the law does not adequately protect women from online abuse.

MetLife Bangladesh has invested Tk 50 crore in the fourth subordinated bond issued by Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), as the insurer seeks to diversify its investment portfolio.

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to expand access to finance for farmers, rural entrepreneurs and businesses under a new refinance scheme for the agriculture and rural sectors.

CEMS-Global USA and CEMS Bangladesh recently launched the 25th Bangladesh edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka.

REDX Trucks, the trucking business of B2B commerce platform ShopUp, has signed an agreement with Popular Pharmaceuticals Limited to transport the drug maker’s imported raw materials.

Prime Bank PLC has promoted Syed M Omar Tayub to additional managing director.

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Khulna University Career Club, recently organised a seminar, titled “Financial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking”, at Khulna University under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative.

Bank Asia PLC has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DHS Autos Limited, a Bangladesh-based automobile company, to offer convenient auto loan facilities to prospective customers.

CEMS-Global USA and CEMS Bangladesh recently launched the 25th Bangladesh edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka.

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is celebrating its 45th anniversary with special dining experiences at Café Bazar, Jharna Restaurant, Pool Café and Lobby Lounge from August 19 to 31, 2026.

Expanded agreements will allow eligible graduates to benefit from prior-learning credits and paper exemptions

Bangladesh Startup Investment Company (BSIC) PLC has appointed Waiz Rahim as its first managing director (MD) and CEO.

Areef Billah Adil Chowdhury has been appointed as the managing director (MD) of AB Bank PLC, effective August 19, 2026.

AirAstra, Bangladesh’s youngest private airline, has added a second new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet to expand its operations and improve domestic connectivity.

Jamuna Bank PLC has joined Bangladesh Bank’s Tk 10,000 crore refinance scheme aimed at boosting agricultural production, strengthening food security and supporting the rural economy.

Southeast Bank PLC yesterday held the 797th meeting of its board of directors at its head office in Dhaka, marking another milestone in the bank’s ongoing transformation journey.

Shimanto Bank PLC recently held its Regional Business Conference 2026 in Khulna.

Dhaka Bank PLC on Tuesday launched a new sub-branch at the Bangladesh Bar Council in Dhaka.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the capital market regulator, has sent 17 officials into compulsory retirement as a disciplinary measure.