Mintoo recognised by World Food Prize Foundation
23 October 2025, 15:21 PM
RFL enters Tk 3,000 crore particle board market
23 October 2025, 14:54 PM
ICCB urges bold reforms, stronger institutions ahead of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation
22 October 2025, 14:51 PM
ICAB calls for better execution of IFRS 9 in banks
21 October 2025, 14:45 PM
AkijBashir Glass holds top dealers meet in Cox’s Bazar
21 October 2025, 14:29 PM
Incentives, awareness key to boosting daily digital payments: experts
19 October 2025, 14:56 PM
ICC Bangladesh to host ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting in Dhaka
19 October 2025, 14:51 PM
Shanta Life to insure New Zealand Dairy employees
19 October 2025, 14:42 PM
Square launches 'Supermom Super Pants' using Japan’s Servo Technology
18 October 2025, 09:31 AM
AkijBashir partners with Idcol to boost green industrial growth
16 October 2025, 14:21 PM
Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council launched
A new think tank, Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Council (BTTC), has started its journey in a bid to create a network of professionals and businesses to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the local travel, tourism and hospitality sector..The council held its first meeting at a h
3 November 2024, 15:35 PM
Sri Lanka Bangladesh chamber holds ‘Annual Members Night’
The Sri Lanka Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SLBCCI) organised an “Annual Members Night” at International Club in the capital’s Gulshan recently..The event brought together the chamber’s members to strengthen ties and reflect on its progress, the chamber said in a press relea
3 November 2024, 14:02 PM
AI literacy essential for future readiness, say experts
Without a solid understanding of the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and allowing it to develop autonomously, the future of humankind could face “unforeseen dangers”, warned a leading academic at an event at the University of Cambridge..“To be future-ready, we need to augment our
3 November 2024, 13:45 PM
Eastland Insurance gets new vice-chairman
Eastland Insurance PLC has elected a sponsor director to the post of vice-chairman through a board meeting recently..The official, Rizwan Rahman, is the managing director of ETBL Holdings, which has interests in infrastructure, financial services, warehousing and print media, said a press
2 November 2024, 15:03 PM
DBH Finance Q3 profit up 40%
DBH Finance PLC logged a 40 percent year-on-year increase in profits in the July-September quarter this year. .In the same period of the preceding year, the company had reported an 18 percent increase in profits, said a press release..Its earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 1.68 in
2 November 2024, 15:02 PM
Halloween Fest begins at Fantasy Kingdom
To celebrate Halloween with a variety of spooky decorations and fun activities for visitors, a two-day-long “Halloween Fest” has begun at amusement park Fantasy Kingdom today..One of the main attractions will be the “Horror Tunnel” at Fantasy Kingdom, where guests can walk through a thrill
31 October 2024, 14:30 PM
MA Jabbar becomes new president of Bezia
MA Jabbar, managing director of DBL Group, has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Investors’ Association (Bezia)..Jabbar is the adviser to the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and convener of the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industries Ass
31 October 2024, 14:27 PM
InterContinental Dhaka becomes hospitality partner of MEDEXPO-2024
InterContinental Dhaka recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Triune Group to become the hospitality partner of the 10th healthcare and medical equipment exhibition, styled “MEDEXPO-2024”..Triune Group will organise the three-day exhibition to be held at the Ruposhi Bangl
31 October 2024, 14:27 PM
Eastern Housing declares 19% dividend
Eastern Housing Limited announced a 19 percent cash dividend for the fiscal year 2023-2024..The announcement came at the company’s 60th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, said a press release..Md Rafiqul Islam, an independent director of the company, pr
30 October 2024, 14:56 PM
Unilever’s business competition BizMaestros-UFLP begins Nov 3
The 15th edition of BizMaestros-UFLP, the flagship business competition of Unilever Bangladesh, embodying the “Thrill of Real Business”, is all set to begin on November 3..The registration for the competition will commence from the same date. The initial round of the event consists of an o
29 October 2024, 15:39 PM
Iqbal Mahmud appointed as Nestlé Bangladesh board member
Syed Iqbal Mahmud Hossain, sales director of Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, has been appointed as a board member of the company, effective from October 15 this year..Hossain, a seasoned sales expert, has excelled in various roles at Nestlé, including an expatriation to India, Nestlé said in a pres
28 October 2024, 14:47 PM
Construction expo ‘Build Series of Exhibitions’ on Nov 14
The 29th Bangladesh edition of “Build Series of Exhibitions”, comprising 6 major international expos that serve as a vital platform for the real estate, construction and renewable energy industry, will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on November 14..The an
27 October 2024, 15:43 PM
City Bank agent banking points now can collect MetLife premium
MetLife Bangladesh recently signed an agent banking premium collection agreement with City Bank PLC. .Ala Uddin, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of the life insurer, and Nurullah Chaudhury, deputy managing director and head of corporate banking of the bank, penned the
26 October 2024, 14:50 PM
‘Konka Shera Poribar’ returns for season 3
The family reality game show "Konka Shera Poribar" is set to make a comeback with its third season. .Nurul Afsar, deputy managing director of Electro Mart Ltd, the authorised distributor, manufacturer and marketer of Konka products in Bangladesh, unveiled the logo for Season 3 at a press c
23 October 2024, 15:08 PM
Textile Series of Exhibitions to begin on Nov 6
The 23rd Bangladesh edition of the “Textile Series of Exhibitions” is scheduled to kick off on November 6 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in the capital’s Purbachal area..The four-day-long event, comprising three comprehensive shows under one roof, will exhibit textile
23 October 2024, 15:02 PM
Walton Digi-Tech Industries organises IT Fair in Dhaka
Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited recently organised an IT fair, styled “Walton Computer Divisional IT Fair”, at the ECS Computer City at Multiplan Centre in the capital..The first phase of the Dhaka Division fair was held from October 18-21. The fair will be gradually held in other divi
22 October 2024, 14:57 PM
Prime Bank signs deal with MetLife for employee insurance
Prime Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to offer its employees and their dependents comprehensive life and medical insurance coverage..Hassan O Rashid, managing director and CEO of the bank, and Ala Ahmad, chief executive officer of the life insurer, penned the
20 October 2024, 16:01 PM
GPH Ispat to raise Tk 241.9cr for new furnace
GPH Ispat Limited will raise Tk 241.9 crore from the capital market by issuing the rights share of the company to install a new furnace at the company’s expanded plant..The company unanimously passed a resolution in this regard. As per the resolution, the company will issue 1 right share f
20 October 2024, 15:01 PM
IDLC Finance’s net profit grew by over 25% in Jan-Sept
IDLC Finance PLC reported a consolidated net profit after tax of Tk 125.4 crore for the first three quarters of 2024, reflecting significant growth of 25.30 percent compared to the same period last year..Earnings per share also witnessed a notable increase of 25.30 percent, reaching Tk 3.0
20 October 2024, 15:01 PM
ACI Motors enthrals Ctg Motor Fest with Yamaha super bikes
ACI Motors Limited showcased their spectacular arrangement with a raft of events at the “7th Chattogram Motor Fest 2024” at GEC Convention Hall in the port city, according to a press release..The events were divided into bike display and touch and feel experience activities..Of the e
19 October 2024, 14:46 PM