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, Argentina eye deeper trade ties through joint ventures
There is immense potential in Bangladesh, and both Argentina and Bangladesh must actively explore avenues for joint ventures particularly in energy, agribusiness, medical technology, and the cotton trade, said Marcelo Carlos Cesa, ambassador of Argentina to Bangladesh..The ambassador made
28 May 2025, 14:32 PM
ICCB holds workshop on back-to-back LCs for bankers in Ctg
ICC Bangladesh recently conducted a daylong workshop titled “Export Operations, Back-to-Back L/C Mechanism and Challenges of Export Finance” in Chattogram..The event drew participation from 90 representatives across 28 banks, including officials from Bangladesh Bank, Karnaphuli Fertiliser
27 May 2025, 14:57 PM
ACI Motors sets record in Sonalika tractor delivery
ACI Motors Limited, a subsidiary of ACI Limited, has achieved a new milestone by delivering over 151 Sonalika tractors in a single day at the Sharsha Mini Stadium in Jashore, marking a significant event in the country’s agricultural sector..To commemorate the achievement, the company organ
27 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Mastercard launches Eid-ul-Azha campaign with rewards
Mastercard, the global digital card payment services provider, has unveiled a new promotional initiative titled the “Eid Electronics Campaign”..Under this campaign, Mastercard cardholders can avail themselves of an array of discounts and opportunities to win exclusive rewards across electr
26 May 2025, 14:28 PM
Air Astra honours top business partners
Astra Airways Limited, known as Air Astra -- a private airline in Bangladesh -- has recognised its top 20 business partners for their outstanding contributions to the airline..The event, titled “Business Partners Award- 2025”, was held at a hotel in the capital recently, according to a pre
25 May 2025, 14:20 PM
Akij Food to raise Tk 500cr thru zero-coupon bond
Akij Food and Beverage Limited (AFBL), a concern of Akij Venture Limited, has initiated the process to raise Tk 500 crore for the company's expansion through the issuance of a zero-coupon bond.
19 May 2025, 18:07 PM
Bepza, ILO sign deal to strengthen workers’ rights in EPZs
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to implement a two-year action plan (2025–2027) focused on labour reforms, aimed at strengthening workers’ rights and enhancing workplace safety across Ba
19 May 2025, 14:45 PM
SMC unveils new ORSaline to mark 50 years of lifesaving impact
Social Marketing Company (SMC) has launched a new oral rehydration solution, “SMC ORSaline”, under the brand, “ORSaline-N,” featuring a fresh new packaging design..The newly unveiled pack commemorates SMC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting its enduring legacy of innovation and its remarkable i
19 May 2025, 13:51 PM
Techvital Systems, MAK team up to bolster healthcare
Techvital Systems Limited has entered into a strategic sales partnership agreement with Indonesia-based Mega Andalan Kalasan (MAK) during the 16th Meditex Bangladesh 2025 exhibition, aiming to enhance access to advanced medical equipment in Bangladesh..Nizamuddin Hasan Rashid, managing dir
18 May 2025, 13:53 PM
Yamaha Riders Club launches ‘Safe Road, Safe Ride’ campaign
The Yamaha Riders Club, a community of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated not only to biking activities but also to promoting social awareness, has recently launched a nationwide campaign entitled “Safe Road, Safe Ride” in observance of UN Global Road Safety Week..As part of the initiative,
17 May 2025, 14:47 PM
Electro Mart unveils Gree's four new AC series
Electro Mart Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of electronics and home appliances in the country, has recently introduced four new series under the renowned air conditioner brand Gree -- Cosmo, Shimo, Zeno, and Clivia -- to the Bangladeshi market..The newly launched series are equipped
17 May 2025, 14:17 PM
PBIL, WeGro team up to expand opportunities for agri investors
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WeGro Technologies Limited, a digital platform facilitating investment in agricultural ventures..Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and CEO of PBIL, and Md Mahm
17 May 2025, 14:13 PM
ICAB delegation meets ICAEW president to strengthen global professional ties
A two-member delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), led by President Maria Howlader, met with Malcolm Bacchus, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), at the latter’s office in London, the United Kingdom (UK) recently.
15 May 2025, 15:23 PM
IPDC Finance’s profit soars by 98.8% in Q1 2025
IPDC Finance PLC has reported a 98.8 percent year-on-year surge in net profit to Tk 3.7 crore for the January-March quarter of 2025, primarily driven by strong returns from its investments in government securities..Earnings per share rose to Tk 0.09, up from Tk 0.05 in the same quarter of
14 May 2025, 14:47 PM
Pragati Life gets ISO certification for information security
Pragati Life Insurance PLC has been awarded certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), recognising its excellence in information security management systems..The certification was issued by Intertek, a globally recognised audit and certification body accredi
13 May 2025, 14:06 PM
EBL teams up with Grameen Digital to provide digital healthcare support for Hajj pilgrims
An agreement to this effect was signed at EBL’s head office in Dhaka on May 12.
13 May 2025, 08:34 AM
Rupayan Group makes capital investment in Bproperty
Rupayan Group, a development and real estate conglomerate of the country, has made a substantial capital investment in Bproperty.com Limited, a online real estate solutions provider..This committed investment marks a milestone development for both parties as they come together to unlock in
12 May 2025, 14:17 PM
Walton unveils new refrigerator models featuring AI, IoT capabilities
Walton has launched seven new refrigerator models, equipped with advanced and innovative features driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha..Bidya Sinha Mim, film actress and brand ambassador of Walton Fridge, and Amin Khan,
12 May 2025, 14:12 PM
ICCB, ADB, ITC hold workshop on SME toolkit
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade & Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), recently organised a workshop in Dhaka titled “Find and Pursue the Right Standards for Your Busi
12 May 2025, 14:07 PM
Shams Mahmud re-elected president of Bangladesh-Thai chamber
Shams Mahmud, managing director of Shasha Denims Limited, has been re-elected president of the Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BTCCI) for a two-year term (2025–2027)..The election took place during the organisation’s 19th annual general meeting (AGM), held recently at Gulsh
11 May 2025, 14:43 PM