FBCCI seminar focuses on energy security and development in Bangladesh

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) recently organised a seminar titled “Power and Energy Scenario in Bangladesh: Ensuring Energy Security for Development” at its office in the capital’s Motijheel.
27 January 2025, 13:50 PM

Abul Kasem Khan made chairperson of BUILD

Abul Kasem Khan has been appointed as the chairperson of the Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) for a one-year term (2025) at the 36th trustee board meeting of the platform..Khan is a trustee board member of BUILD, nominated from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCC
26 January 2025, 13:16 PM

RANGS eMART launches LG OLED C4 series television

LG Electronics launched the LG OLED C4 series television at a ceremony at the Rangs e-Mart showroom in the capital’s Gulshan on Saturday..Popular singer Tahsan Khan inaugurated the new model of the C4 series television, according to a press release..From now on, the 55-inch, 65-inch,
26 January 2025, 13:16 PM

IDLC Finance unveils Shariah-compliant financing window ‘IDLC Islamic’

IDLC Finance PLC recently launched the Shariah-compliant financing window, named “IDLC Islamic,” at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka..Md Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank, inaugurated the new window as the chief guest, said a press release..The event featured
25 January 2025, 13:51 PM

Eastland Insurance organises annual branch managers’ conference

Eastland Insurance PLC recently organised the “38th Annual Branch Managers’ Conference-2025” at the DCCI auditorium in the capital’s Motijheel.
22 January 2025, 14:52 PM

Panasonic launches locally manufactured AC for Bangladesh

Panasonic, a technology company with over 65 years of expertise in manufacturing air conditioners (ACs), yesterday launched its new range of inverter AC line-up, the KU series, manufactured in Bangladesh..The new models are customised to suit local needs and are available in 1.0, 1.5, and
22 January 2025, 14:21 PM

Master Builder celebrates its 28th anniversary

Master Builder Limited, a real estate company in Bangladesh, celebrated its 28th anniversary at the Army Golf Club in Dhaka on Tuesday..Maj (retd) Shibbir Ahmad Khan, managing director of the realtor, inaugurated the celebration, said a press release..In an effort to ensure environme
22 January 2025, 14:17 PM

Haier Bangladesh holds ‘Partner Meet-2025’

Haier, a leading home appliances brand in the world, organised its “Partner Meet-2025” in Bangladesh yesterday..The event brought together key stakeholders, distributors, and business partners from across the country..Wang Xiangjing, deputy managing director of Haier Bangladesh Ltd,
21 January 2025, 14:00 PM

Global unemployment set to hold near historical low of 5 percent: ILO

Global unemployment remained steady last year at an historical low of 5 percent, where it is set to stay in 2025, the International Labour Organization said in a report on Thursday.
16 January 2025, 15:01 PM

Majedur made CEO of BIAC

KAM Majedur Rahman, a seasoned banker and experienced capital market professional, has been appointed as chief executive officer of Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)..Prior to joining BIAC, Rahman was the Group CEO of AK Khan & Company, and served as managing director of D
15 January 2025, 15:00 PM

SMC unveils logo for its 50th anniversary to be celebrated on Jan 25

Social Marketing Company (SMC) unveiled a logo for its 50th anniversary, which will be celebrated on January 25..Waliul Islam, chairman of SMC and SMC Enterprises Limited, revealed the logo at a press meeting held at the company’s head office in Dhaka yesterday, according to a press releas
15 January 2025, 14:33 PM

Int'l yarn and fabric show begins in Dhaka

The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition) began at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital’s Purbachal yesterday..Anwar Hossain, vice-chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau and administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp
15 January 2025, 14:18 PM

BCS Taxation Association elects new exec committee

Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui and Syed Mohidul Hasan have been elected as president and secretary general of BCS Taxation Association, said a press release..The 49-member executive committee was elected at an emergency meeting at the office of the association in the old headquarters of
14 January 2025, 15:18 PM

CPD teams up with Denmark for economic reform, green transition

Time has come to work on institutional strengthening, good governance, and make the systems transparent and accountable for Bangladesh, said Christian Brix Møller, the Danish ambassador to Bangladesh..He made the remarks at a signing ceremony with the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Dh
14 January 2025, 15:09 PM

RR Imperial Electricals holds ‘National Partner Conference’

RR Imperial Electricals Ltd, a premier manufacturer of wires, cables, and enamel products under the distinguished brands RR Kabel and RR Shramik in Bangladesh, organised its “National Partner Conference” at the Shaheed Abu Sayed International Convention Centre in Dhaka..The conference brou
11 January 2025, 15:24 PM

Refaul Karim elected chairman of ICAB’s Dhaka regional committee

Mohammad Refaul Karim Chowdhury was elected as chairman of the Dhaka Regional Committee (DRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), and Mahmudur Rahman as secretary, effective from January 1 this year..Chowdhury is a fellow member of ICAB, IFA (UK), and IPA (Austr
9 January 2025, 15:06 PM

Garment tech, accessories shows begin in Dhaka

The 22nd edition of the “Garment Technology Tradeshow in Bangladesh” (GTB-2025) concurrent with the 14th edition of the “Garment Accessories & Packaging Tradeshow 2025” (GAP Expo-2025) kicked off at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka yesterday..The tradeshow is o
8 January 2025, 12:49 PM

US-Bangla Airlines signs MoU with The Bangladesh Monitor to sponsor Dhaka Travel Mart

US-Bangla Airlines, the country’s leading private airline, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Monitor to join the 20th edition of the international tourism fair “Dhaka Travel Mart 2025” as the title sponsor..Md Shafiqul Islam, head of marketing and sales of the
6 January 2025, 14:24 PM

Int'l yarn and fabric show starts on Jan 15

The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition), an event for the textile and garment industry of Bangladesh and South Asia, will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka from January 15 to 18..The four-day show was jointly organised by CEMS
6 January 2025, 14:24 PM

Humayun Kabir becomes vice-president of SAFA

Mohammed Humayun Kabir, a council member and ex-president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, has been appointed as the vice-president of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the year 2025..Ashfaq Yousuf Tola, ex-president of the Institute of Chartered
4 January 2025, 14:31 PM