The German Business Council (GBC), an association of German companies operating in Bangladesh, held its 2nd annual general meeting (AGM) in Gulshan, Dhaka on Monday..Zahidul Islam, chairman of the German Business Council, presided over the meeting as the chief guest, according to a press r

M Mohibuz Zaman, chief operating officer of ACI PLC, has been elected as the president of the Pharmaceutical Executive Club Limited (PECL), a social organisation for management professionals in the pharmaceutical industry, for the 2025-26 term..M Nakibur Rahman, chief operating officer of

National Finance Limited has changed its name to National Finance PLC (public limited company)..According to the non-bank financial institution, Bangladesh Bank has announced that National Finance Limited has changed its name and will henceforth operate as National Finance PLC..The n

Popular Life Insurance Company Limited celebrated its 25th anniversary on Wednesday..The life insurer organised a programme at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh auditorium in Dhaka to celebrate the occasion..Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, member of the National Standing

The tournament, held from 15 October to 15 November, brought together 115 ex-NotreDamians who competed in table tennis singles and doubles, carrom singles and doubles, chess, 8-ball pool, and 6-red-ball snooker

Pragati Insurance Limited, a non-life insurer and the bancassurance partner of Midland Bank PLC, has successfully settled its first non-life motor car insurance claim..The bank organised a function at its Gulshan branch recently to mark the occasion, according to a press release..Md Rashed Ak

Abu Shadat Mohammad Shahin has recently been appointed as the managing director (MD) of IIDFC PLC..Prior to this appointment, Shahin had been serving as the managing director (current charge) since April 2025, according to a press release..He joined IIDFC as a deputy managing directo

Alliance Finance PLC has partnered with the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) to support ongoing skill development initiatives aimed at empowering people with disabilities, as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts..Kanti Kumar Saha, chief executive of

Konica Minolta, the world-renowned Japanese digital printing machine manufacturer in Japan, in collaboration with its local partner Zeeshan Group, launched a series of new products for Bangladeshi customers on Saturday..Francis Chua, general manager of regional sales and marketing HQ at Ko

Anwarul Islam, proprietor of Simplex Corporation Limited, has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Refrigeration and Airconditioning Merchants Association (BRAMA) from Sammilito Baboshayee Parishad for a two-year term (2025-27)..According to a press release, Md Jahirul Haque Kha

The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG), an international knowledge outfit from Bangladesh, has launched its global publication, titled “G20’s Global South Years (2022-2025): Towards an Inclusive, Prosperous, and Peaceful World”, at the G20 Leadership Summit in Johannesburg, So

Emirates has been voted the “Best Airline in the World” for the eighth consecutive year at the ULTRAs travel awards held in Dubai..Based on votes from Ultratravel’s global network of 1.2 million travellers, the UAE-based airline also won the award for “Airline with the Best Premium Economy

Electro Mart Group, the manufacturer, local distributor and representative of global AC brand Gree in Bangladesh, today organised its “Partners’ Conference-2025” at a hotel in Dhaka..Kevin Bai, assistant president of Gree Global, and Md Nurun Newaz, chairman of Electro Mart Group, join

MAMA Lemon Liquid Dishwash, a popular household brand of Lion Kallol Ltd, today launched a programme, titled “Kitchen Hygiene Awareness Campaign”, aimed at improving hygiene habits and food safety practices among primary school students in Bangladesh..Okada Akiko, project formulation a

Bangladesh today launched its first structured “Agrivoltaics Pilot Project” and formed a national working group on “Agrivoltaics and Floating Solar”, marking a significant step towards promoting renewable energy solutions that maximise the use of limited land resources..The pilot proje

Nasir Syntax Motors Limited, an automobile unit of Nasir Group, has launched a new motorcycle brand named “Syntax” for local customers as part of its broader efforts to strengthen its presence in Bangladesh’s automobile sector..Nasim Biswas, managing director of Nasir Group of Industries,

National Housing Finance PLC, a renowned financial institution in the country, has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Assure Group, one of the leading real estate developers in Bangladesh..Mohammad Shamsul Islam, managing director of National Housing Finance PLC, and

DJ Copper Co Ltd and GRX Technology (BD) Co Ltd, two companies owned by Hong Kong-China investors, will invest a combined $70.66 million to establish industrial factories at the Bepza economic zone in Mirsharai of Chattogram..Under the agreement, DJ Copper will invest $50.66 million to man

Midland Bank Asset Management Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Midland Bank PLC, has appointed Mohammad Samir Uddin as its chief executive officer..Prior to this appointment, Samir was the CEO of Shahjalal Asset Management Limited, according to a press release..He also s

The country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, bKash, has named Hamza Choudhury, the popular footballer of the Bangladesh National Football Team and English club Leicester City, as its brand ambassador..Hamza, who has rekindled enthusiasm among Bangladeshi football fans, wi