A high-level taskforce will work with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to formulate a roadmap for the development of a semiconductor sector, focusing on testing, assembly and scaling up capabilities. .The decision was taken at a meeting titled “Semiconductors – A New Fro
Mastercard was recognised with the “Enabler of Excellence” award by Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) at the “EBL Digital Excellence Summit 2024”..This accolade celebrates Mastercard’s outstanding contribution to enabling digital financial solutions and fostering innovation in Bangladesh’s digital pa
Crown Cement PLC has announced a 21 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30, 2024..The announcement came at the cement manufacturer’s 30th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually recently, the company said in a press release..Mohammed Jahangir Alam, ch
IndiGo CarGo, one of the fastest-growing air cargo services in the region, today hosted its grand customer event at a city hotel to celebrate the milestones achieved through partnerships and recognise the outstanding contributions of its top-performing agents
Lutfunnisa Saudia Khan, chairman of Bangla Phone Limited, was elected the president of the International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) yesterday..Saudia Khan is also the chairman of Commlink Info Tech Limited and Newton Engineering Limited, said a press release..Syed Mustafizur
Domex and Bhumijo have launched a CSR campaign, "Shut Down Public Toilets", directed by Tarek Mahmud Shumon, to mark World Toilet Day
Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) has announced its expansion into Rangpur from 2025, marking a significant step in its mission to transform literacy and numeracy outcomes for primary school children across the country
SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, has been honoured with the “MD of the Year Award” by Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) at the “Bangladesh C-Suite Awards-2024”..Alam received a crest and a certificate from Ishtiaq Mahmood, professor of the National Universit
Alliance Finance PLC recently organised a workshop on “Sustainable Finance Strategy and Sustainability Plan” for its employees at the company’s head office in the capital’s Gulshan..Morshed Millat, a faculty member of the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management and former director of the s
Mostary Zaman retired as principal of Fazlul Huq Mohila College, Dhaka
Shanta Life Insurance PLC, a new venture of Shanta Holdings, began its operations yesterday.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) opened an “ICAB New Study and Counselling Centre” at Fahad Plaza on Road 1 in the capital’s Mirpur recently..Mohammed Forkan Uddin, president of the ICAB, inaugurated the centre, the organisation said in a press release..The
The District 328 of Inner Wheel, one of the world's largest international voluntary women’s organisations, on Thursday brought out a procession in the capital to observe the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.”
Peer learning session held in Dhaka on addressing urban challenges through sustainable solutions
Trust Bank and bKash recently launched fund transfer services that allow customers to instantly send money to their own or other Trust Bank accounts through bKash app..Earlier, bKash users could only add money to their wallets from Trust Bank accounts. .With the launching of the new
As Bangladesh continues its journey toward sustainable development, adopting green practices and ensuring transparency, Unilever’s efforts demonstrate how business can lead the way in creating a sustainable future while contributing to global sustainable development goals, said British High Comm
Bangladesh’s future depends on creating a knowledge-driven economy, and new businesses require a supportive environment to succeed alongside funding, which can come in the form of venture capital and private equity, said speakers at a discussion recently..Venture capital is a type of finan
LankaBangla Finance PLC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tropical Homes Limited, a real estate developer in Bangladesh..Khurshed Alam, senior executive vice-president of the non-bank financial institution, and M Hoque Faishal, director of sales, marketing, CRD and CSD of the
