The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) organised the 10th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence-2022 at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Saturday.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has appointed SM Shamsul Alam as its chairman, SM Ashraful Alam as vice-chairman and SM Mahbubul Alam as managing director.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has defended revising down its forecast for Bangladesh’s GDP growth in fiscal year 2023-24, saying it was “pretty reasonable” amidst various ongoing challenges, including elevated inflation.

Maria Fernanda Garza, chairperson of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), a global business organisation, arrived in Dhaka yesterday on a three-day visit.

Md Zulfikar Ali, a fisheries nutritionist, has been appointed as the new director general of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI).

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between the Sirajganj Economic Zone (SEZ) and Australia Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF) to attract foreign investment

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LankaBangla Finance PLC, Green Savers and the Community Town Federation (CTF) for a tree plantation programme in the DNCC region

Naser Ezaz Bijoy has been elected as a vice-president of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Bangladesh at the executive board meeting of the chamber

Pragati Life Insurance and the Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme (UPG) of Brac signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly introduce a life and health insurance product for ultra-poor households.

The Embassy of Korea in Dhaka in partnership with the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) jointly organised the K-CSR seminar today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Korea and Bangladesh

The 2023 edition of the three-day Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leathergoods International Sourcing Show will begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital on October 12.

Reedisha Food & Beverage Ltd recently organised an “Annual Sales & Marketing Conference-2023” for members of the sales and marketing division of the company.

Syed Moazzam Hossain has been elected as president of the Australia Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ABCCI) for a two-year term (2023–2025).

The use of the standard mark of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has been made mandatory for 36 new products, including transportable and refillable welded steel LPG cylinders, pressure cookers, microwave ovens and sweetmeats.

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), a concern of STS Group, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LankaBangla Finance PLC.

The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) and the Bangladesh Public Relations Association (BPRA) jointly organised a workshop on “PR in the Digital Era: How PR Professionals Can Transform” at the former's Dhanmondi campus in Dhaka recently.

Sayef Uddin Nasir has joined SMC Enterprise Limited as its managing director.

MTB Foundation recently signed an agreement with ActionAid International Bangladesh Society for a project styled “Community Strengthening Project for Indigenous Community in Bandarban”.

Bengal Cement Ltd, a concern of the Bengal Group of Industries (BGI), organised the “Partners’ Meet 2023” for top dealers of the cement company at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital on Sunday.

Meghna Bank has appointed Javed Kaiser as the chairman of the banks executive committee in its 162th meeting of the board of directors.