bKash, the largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, recently won an award at the “Mastercard Excellence Awards” in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust digital economy..The MFS provider was awarded by the

Kevin Bai, assistant president of Gree Global, will begin a visit to Bangladesh on November 22..Bai will stay in Bangladesh for four days, accompanied by other delegates from the Gree headquarters in China, according to a press release..Bai will be engaged in different activities and

Minhaz Mannan Emon, managing director of BLI Securities, has been elected as a shareholder director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) for a three-year term..Emon will be replacing Sharif Anwar Hossain, managing director of Sahidullah Securities, who is retiring from the DSE board in line w

Gargee Tanushree Paul was today appointed as a for Unicef for years. .During today’s signing ceremony, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, Unicef Representative in Bangladesh, and discussed about children's rights at its office in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar of Dhaka..In her new role as a Youth A

Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recently launched the second phase of the “Rural and Peri-Urban Housing Finance Project” at the InterContinental Dhaka..The project is expected to be completed by fiscal year 2028-29..Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated t

Softograph, in collaboration with Ineos Oxford Institute as its knowledge partner, is launching a gamified initiative for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) to increase public understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Yamaha, a renowned motorcycle brand of Japan, has completed a successful journey of eight years in Bangladesh with the partnership of ACI Motors, a subsidiary of ACI Group..Yamaha entered Bangladesh's market in 2016, the company said in a press release..By providing customers with ad

IDLC Finance PLC recently won a gold award at the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA)..M Jamal Uddin, managing director and chief executive officer of the non-bank financial institution (NBFI), received the award at a function held in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka..The N

Pragati Life Insurance Limited settled Tk 305.20 crore in claims from the January to September period of the financial year 2024, reflecting an increase of 11.73 percent compared to the same period last year..The life insurer settled a total of 98,266 claims in the first three quarters of

Sales of Square Pharmaceuticals, the largest drug producer in Bangladesh, dropped slightly to Tk 1,774 crore in the July-September period of the current fiscal, down 0.36 percent year-on-year, amid the recent political changeover..This is the first time the drugmaker has seen its sales fal

ACI Power Solution, a business concern of ACI Motors, is participating in the 26th International Power Bangladesh Expo-2024..The three-day expo began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital yesterday, according to a press release..The company’s primary goal is

A series of exhibitions featuring primarily the construction and real estate sector of the country kicked off at International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital today..The fairs are titled 29th Build Bangladesh Int’l Expo 2024, 23rd Real Estate Expo 2024, 26th Power Bangladesh 202

Walton has opened a new showroom and experience centre dedicated to displaying computer products and accessories at Jalil Tower on Khan-e-Sabur Road in Khulna..Customers can purchase and experience all types of computer products and accessories and get necessary services from the outlet.</

Beximco Limited has witnessed an increase in its losses to Tk 113 crore in the July to September period of the current fiscal year of 2024-25 due to political unrest..The conglomerate saw a loss of Tk 70 crore in the same quarter of last year..Beximco Limited reported that political

Prime Exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Prime Bank, recently won the “Exemplary Dedication Service Award” from Remittance Association Singapore..The company was recognised for its remarkable contributions to the remittance sector, including innovations in cross-border payment technolo

ACI Marine recently took part in the Bangladesh International Marine and Offshore Exhibition (BIMOX-2024), showcasing Japanese brand Mitsubishi Marine Engine, Total Marine Package Solution, which includes a propulsion system, navigation and communication equipment and safety items..Brig Ge

Mobile financial services (MFS) provider bKash was recognised for its significant contribution to the digital payment ecosystem as it claimed awards in two categories at the “Visa Payment Excellence Awards-2024”..The MFS provider won in the “Wallet Partnership” category for enabling the hi

Elite Hitech Industries Ltd recently launched a new model of refrigerant-based air conditioners, R290, which the AC-maker describes as “a leap forward in eco-friendly cooling technology” in Bangladesh..The R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant, features zero ozone depletion potential and low glo

Pubali Bank Securities Limited recently opened a new digital booth at RN Tower in Sylhet’s Chowhatta..Moniruddin Ahmed, director of Pubali Bank PLC, inaugurated the booth of the investment company as the chief guest, said a press release..During the inauguration, Ahmed said: “Despite

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