Mintoo recognised by World Food Prize Foundation

Abdul Awal Mintoo, founder of Lal Teer Seed Limited and Lal Teer Livestock Development (BD) Limited, has been recognised as the Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP), 2025 by the World Food Prize Foundation recently..The recognition, coinciding with the Foundation’s 39th anniversary, celebrates Mint
23 October 2025, 15:21 PM

RFL enters Tk 3,000 crore particle board market

RFL Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Bangladesh, has launched a new brand named “PLYMAX” today to produce and market particle boards in the country..The conglomerate is manufacturing PLYMAX-branded particle boards at its Danga Industrial Park factory in Narsingdi. The pl
23 October 2025, 14:54 PM

ICCB urges bold reforms, stronger institutions ahead of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation

Bangladesh must strengthen its institutions, pursue deeper policy reforms, and boost global competitiveness to ensure a smooth and sustainable transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category to that of a developing nation, according to the latest News Bulletin (July–September 2025) of
22 October 2025, 14:51 PM

ICAB calls for better execution of IFRS 9 in banks

Experts have underscored the need for robust modelling, reliable data, and strong coordination between risk and finance functions to ensure the proper implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 9 and restore confidence in the country’s banking sector..They said bu
21 October 2025, 14:45 PM

AkijBashir Glass holds top dealers meet in Cox’s Bazar

AkijBashir Glass, one of the country’s leading glass manufacturers and a subsidiary of AkijBashir Group, has organised an event, titled “Top Dealers Meet 2025”, at a hotel in Cox’s Bazar recently..This year, the theme of the two-day event was “Power of Partnership: Promise of Progress”, ac
21 October 2025, 14:29 PM

Incentives, awareness key to boosting daily digital payments: experts

A multi-pronged strategy involving incentives, awareness campaigns, and habit formation is essential to promote digital payments in everyday life, said experts at a discussion in Chattogram recently..They stressed the need for behavioural change among users and a stronger digital ecosystem
19 October 2025, 14:56 PM

ICC Bangladesh to host ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting in Dhaka

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh will host the ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting jointly with the ICC Banking Commission, Paris in Dhaka in October-November 2027..Recently, the ICC Banking Commission, Paris, proposed holding the meeting in collaboration with ICC B
19 October 2025, 14:51 PM

Shanta Life to insure New Zealand Dairy employees

Shanta Life Insurance PLC has signed an agreement with New Zealand Dairy Products Bangladesh Limited to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for the latter’s employees and their dependants..Nafis Akhter Ahmed, chief executive officer of Shanta Life Insurance PLC, and Md Samsul Alam Mal
19 October 2025, 14:42 PM

AkijBashir partners with Idcol to boost green industrial growth

AkijBashir Group, one of the leading diversified industrial conglomerates in Bangladesh, has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol) to strengthen its commitment to a greener industrial future..The collaboration, announced at a
16 October 2025, 14:21 PM

PBL Finance hosts training on international trade facilitation

PBL Finance (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, recently organised a day-long training, titled “International Trade Facilitation: The New Face of Import & Export Regulations in Bangladesh”, in Dhaka..The programme brought together 100 international trade experts and bankin
16 October 2025, 14:16 PM

Experts call for deeper regional integration to unlock South Asia’s trade potential

South Asia remains one of the least economically integrated regions in the world, with intra-regional trade accounting for less than six percent of total trade, said Monzur Hossain, member (secretary) of the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission, at a programme yesterday.</
15 October 2025, 15:04 PM

Mohammad Moazzem Hossain becomes new executive chairman of Bepza

Major General Mohammad Moazzem Hossain has been appointed as the 18th executive chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza)..He succeeds Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, according to a press release..Before joining Bepza, Hossain served as the
15 October 2025, 14:53 PM

Singer offers discounts to MetLife customers

Singer Bangladesh Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MetLife Bangladesh..As part of the collaboration, Singer Bangladesh will offer special discounts on selected products for eligible MetLife Bangladesh customers..Shabbir Hossain, director of marketing at Sin
14 October 2025, 14:41 PM

Bangladesh China Chamber gets new office bearers

Mohd Khorshed Alam, managing director of Intimate International Limited (Little Group), has been elected president of the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) for a two-year term (2025-2027)..Han Jingchao, managing director (China) of Goldview Resource Co Ltd; AZM Aziz
13 October 2025, 15:18 PM

Shanta Holdings: A Legacy of Excellence

Shanta achieves Superbrand Award in Real Estate for the Fourth Consecutive Term.
9 October 2025, 09:47 AM

Berger Paints, bti team up to raise construction standards

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Building Technology & Ideas Limited (bti), a leading real estate developer in the country, aiming to enhance the quality, aesthetics, and durability of bti’s developments..Under the collaboration, Berger Paints
8 October 2025, 15:35 PM

Guardian Life, CliniCall team up to safeguard remitters

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has signed an agreement with health-tech company CliniCall Limited to introduce an innovative insurance and healthcare package exclusively designed for Bangladeshi remittance workers and their families..Sheikh Rakibul Karim, additional managing director and
7 October 2025, 14:26 PM

National Finance strikes MoU with Rupayan Group for home loan services

National Finance Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rupayan Group, one of the leading real estate developers in Bangladesh..M Mahbubur Rahman, chief executive officer of Rupayan City, Uttara -- the gated community in Dhaka -- and Irteza Ahmed Khan, managing directo
6 October 2025, 14:55 PM

ISACA Dhaka Chapter to join global volunteer drive on CommunITy Day

In Dhaka, members will gather at the ISACA Chapter Office in Niketon before setting out for activities
4 October 2025, 11:02 AM

Stakeholders call for next-generation technology to transform remittance services

Expatriates continue to prioritise low-cost, secure and instant remittance transfers to their families in Bangladesh. To meet this demand, industry players must embrace next-generation technologies and adopt a coordinated approach across the entire remittance ecosystem, stakeholders said at a re
1 October 2025, 14:25 PM