Bepza begins issuing injury compensation awards to EPZ workers

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), today inaugurated the distribution of notices of award under the Employment Injury Scheme (EIS)..The scheme is designed to provide financial benefits to workers in
14 September 2025, 14:35 PM

Anwar Landmark celebrates 24th anniversary

Anwar Landmark Limited, the real estate development arm of Anwar Group, has celebrated the 24th anniversary of its commercial operations with a daylong programme..Manwar Hossain, chairman of Anwar Group, inaugurated the programme at Fortis Downtown Resort in Dhaka today, according to a pre
14 September 2025, 14:28 PM

Prime Bank Investment wins accolades at International Business Magazine Awards

Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has recently won four accolades at the International Business Magazine Awards 2025..The accolades include: “Most Innovative Investment Banking Solutions Provider”, “Most Trusted Financial Advisory Firm”, “Best P
14 September 2025, 14:21 PM

Tropical Homes partners with Shatotto for Bashundhara Lakefront project

Tropical Homes Limited, a Dhaka-based real estate developer, has signed an agreement with Shatotto, an architectural firm specialising in green living in Bangladesh, for the signature project, named “Tropical Lakefront Residence”, at Bashundhara Residential Area in Dhaka..Sheikh Rabiul Haq
10 September 2025, 14:13 PM

Textile Series of Exhibitions kicks off in Purbachal

The 24th Bangladesh edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions began yesterday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in the capital’s Purbachal..Organised by CEMS-Global USA, the event unites three major fairs under one roof: the 24th Textech Bangladesh 2025 International
10 September 2025, 14:05 PM

PBIl recognised by GFM Review awards

Prime Bank Investment PLC (PBIL) has been recognised in two categories as the “Best Investment Bank, Bangladesh 2025” and “Best Portfolio Management Firm, Bangladesh 2025”by the Global Finance Market (GFM) Review, a leading online financial news portal..The accolade of “Best Investment Ban
3 September 2025, 14:48 PM

Idra signs group insurance agreement with Pragati Life Insurance

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has signed a group life and health insurance agreement with Pragati Life Insurance PLC..M Aslam Alam, chairman of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority, and Md Jalalul Azim, managing director and CEO of Pragati Life Ins
3 September 2025, 14:42 PM

Direct tax expansion, compliance seen as keys to luring FDI

Expanding the direct tax base, boosting domestic consumption and ensuring tax compliance in a professional manner are crucial to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthening revenue collection, business leaders said..They spoke at a seminar on the macroeconomic outlook and
2 September 2025, 15:14 PM

Textile Series Exhibitions to begin in Dhaka on Sept 10

The 24th Bangladesh edition of the “Textile Series of Exhibitions”, a major international showcase for the textile and garment industry, will begin in the capital’s Purbachal on September 10..The four-day event, jointly organised by CEMS-Global USA and CEMS Bangladesh, will be held at the
2 September 2025, 14:48 PM

Guardian Life Insurance launches redesigned mobile app

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has unveiled a newly redesigned mobile application, Guardian Life, redefining the way people engage with insurance..The app, now available on both Android and iOS platforms, combines functionality with intuitive design, offering a seamless and modern user ex
1 September 2025, 15:35 PM

Sonali Life Insurance wins awards at Commonwealth Partnership Summit in Malaysia

Sonali Life Insurance wins awards at Commonwealth Partnership Summit in Malaysia.Star Business Desk.Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited recently won multiple awards in digital innovation and insurance excellence at the “Commonwealth Partnership Summit & Business Excellence Awards 2
31 August 2025, 14:58 PM

Global Insurance declares 10% cash dividend

Global Insurance PLC has announced a 10 percent cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2024..The announcement was made at the insurer’s 25th annual general meeting (AGM) held recently, according to a press release..Sayeed Ahmed, chairman of Global Insurance PLC, presided ov
28 August 2025, 14:58 PM

United Finance launches ‘UMA’ app to ensure seamless, secure digital services

United Finance PLC has unveiled a new mobile application, titled UMA, aimed at providing seamless and secure digital services..Designed to redefine customer convenience, UMA offers a secure, intuitive, and fully digital banking experience..Through the app, customers can open deposit
28 August 2025, 14:46 PM

Walton unveils new premium Android tablet

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has launched its latest premium device, named the “Walpad 11G Android tablet”, offering a powerful blend of high performance, expansive display, advanced multimedia features, and long-lasting battery life..Featuring a modern design and equipped with a on
28 August 2025, 14:32 PM

Mastercard organises ‘Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025’ with ICMAB in Dhaka

Mastercard and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) jointly organised the “Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025” under the theme ‘The Intersection of Finance and Technology’ at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka yesterday..The summit brought together key stakehold
27 August 2025, 14:30 PM

Za 'n Zee launches “Pista Kulfi” ice cream in couple pack

Za 'n Zee, a leading brand of Kazi Food Industries Limited, has recently launched a new couple-pack product with a new flavour, titled “Pista Kulfi Ice Cream”, in the market for the first time in Bangladesh..The 280 millilitres (ml) tub comes in a foil pack, complete with two separate spoo
25 August 2025, 14:25 PM

Cashless Bangladesh Summit set for Aug 27

Mastercard, in collaboration with the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), will jointly host the “Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025” in Dhaka on August 27, according to a press release..The summit will convene senior representatives from Bangladesh Bank, the go
24 August 2025, 15:03 PM

Berger Paints, Khulna University partner to foster academia-industry collaboration

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khulna University’s Architecture Discipline to establish an academia-industry nexus aimed at providing practical learning opportunities for students and enhancing academic excellence..Prof Md Noor Un Nabi,
20 August 2025, 14:27 PM

PBIL signs MoU with Amanie Advisors to boost Islamic investment

Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia-based Amanie Advisors, a leading Shariah advisory firm, to accelerate the development of the Shariah-compliant investment landscape in Bangladesh..Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and CEO
18 August 2025, 14:33 PM

ABB board expands, new leaders elected

Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, managing director and CEO of United Commercial Bank PLC, and Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank PLC, have been elected vice-chairman and treasurer, respectively, of the Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB)..The election took place d
12 August 2025, 14:44 PM