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
Shanta Holdings organises ‘Meet the Owners’ event in Bashundhara
Shanta Holdings recently organised an event titled “Meet the Owners” at Shwapnoneer, the real estate company’s inaugural project in Bashundhara..The event offered clients their first post-handover glimpse into the elevated lifestyle that awaits within this luxurious and contemporary reside
22 April 2025, 13:54 PM
Castrol appoints ‘Rock Energy’ as automotive distributor in Bangladesh
Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has appointed Rock Energy Limited as its exclusive distributor for the automotive aftermarket in Bangladesh, aimed at expanding Castrol’s footprint and enhancing the accessibility of its products to consumers nationwide..This strategic
22 April 2025, 13:51 PM
MTB Neo surpasses Tk 100cr in fixed deposits, DPS products
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has recently achieved a significant milestone, amassing over Tk 100 crore through fixed deposit (FD) and deposit pension scheme (DPS) accounts via its digital banking platform, MTB Neo..As of March 2025, MTB Neo reported a staggering 668,000+ transactions, culmi
22 April 2025, 13:43 PM
UCB Investment wins three awards at FinanceAsia Awards 2025
UCB Investment Limited (UCBIL) has been recognised in three categories at the FinanceAsia Awards 2025, securing accolades for Best DCM House, Best ECM House, and Best Investment Bank..This marks the third consecutive year that UCBIL has earned these distinctions, reaffirming its status as
21 April 2025, 15:11 PM
MTB Capital gets new CEO
MTB Capital Limited, a subsidiary of Mutual Trust Bank PLC, has appointed Sumit Podder as chief executive officer (current charge), according to a press release..Prior to assuming his new role, Podder served at Bangladesh Finance Capital Limited as managing director and CEO..Over the
21 April 2025, 14:45 PM
Pragati Life celebrates silver jubilee at annual conference
Pragati Life Insurance PLC recently organised the “Annual Conference 2024” at the Hotel Sea Palace Ltd in Kolatoli of Cox’s Bazar..Khalilur Rahman, chairman of the life insurance company, inaugurated the event as the chief guest, according to a press release..At the outset of the con
20 April 2025, 14:10 PM
PBIL, Zaytoon unite to bridge rural investment gap through digital innovation
Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zaytoon Business Solutions, a digital financial services provider, with the aim of enhancing access to capital market investments across rural communities in Bangladesh..Syed M Omar Tayub, man
20 April 2025, 14:05 PM
IPDC Finance posts 5.9% growth in net profit
IPDC Finance PLC has reported a net profit of Tk 36.3 crore for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.9 percent..The non-bank financial institution (NBFI) demonstrated resilient financial performance over the year, recording an operating profit o
19 April 2025, 15:05 PM
Bangladesh Finance endures Tk 793cr loss amid strategic provisioning drive
Bangladesh Finance PLC has reported a consolidated net loss after tax of Tk 793.7 crore for the financial year 2024, a significant decline from Tk 104.2 crore in 2023..The loss primarily stems from a substantial provisioning effort, with the non-bank financial institution allocating Tk 784
19 April 2025, 15:00 PM
Shanta Securities unveils EasyX app to streamline investor experience
Shanta Securities Limited has recently introduced a new application, titled “Shanta EasyX”, featuring a suite of tools poised to redefine the landscape of brokerage services in Bangladesh..According to a press release issued by the company, the innovative platform offers investors a seamle
19 April 2025, 14:52 PM
BEZIA leaders urge policy reforms in meeting with BEZA chairman
Leaders of the Executive Committee of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Investors Association (BEZIA) recently met with Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), at the InterContinental Dhaka to discuss pressing challenges facing economic zones..Led
19 April 2025, 14:47 PM
bKash rewards remittance recipients thru ‘Taptap Send’ campaign
Leading mobile financial service provider bKash recently awarded prizes to 15 individuals who received the highest remittance amounts through Taptap Send, a widely used money transfer operator (MTO) among expatriates..A prize-giving ceremony was held at the bKash head office in Dhaka, wher
19 April 2025, 14:45 PM
Meet Bangladesh Exposition to spotlight export potential on April 24–25
The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the World Bank, will organise the “Meet Bangladesh Exposition (MBX)”, an exhibition aimed at showcasing Bangladesh’s promising export sectors, including medical and personal protective equipment, leather and leather goods, footwear, plastics, and l
17 April 2025, 15:09 PM
GPH Ispat, PWD organises seminar on sustainable use of construction materials
GPH Ispat Limited, the leading rebar manufacturer in Bangladesh, and the Public Works Department (PWD) jointly organised a seminar titled “Knowledge Sharing Seminar” at the latter’s office in Dhaka recently..Mohammad Shamim Akhtar, chief engineer of the PWD, attended the seminar as the chi
17 April 2025, 15:04 PM
Online registration begins for education aid through Nagad
The disbursement process for scholarships and stipends under the Prime Minister’s Education Assistance Trust resumed on April 15, aiming to support underprivileged and meritorious students from grade six up to bachelor’s (pass) and equivalent levels..Following registration, relevant govern
17 April 2025, 14:48 PM
Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2025 to begin on May 1
CEMS-Global USA is set to organise the “Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2025”, the nation’s largest trade event dedicated to the entire automotive value chain, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, commencing on May 1..The three-day mega event will encompass fi
15 April 2025, 14:03 PM
bKash eases payment for Robi, Airtel customers
Customers can now seamlessly pay for talk-time, internet, and other services on the “My Robi” and “My Airtel” apps without the need for a PIN, by linking their bKash accounts..The mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has also been integrated as a “preferred payment partner” on bot
13 April 2025, 14:20 PM
UK trade envoy visits Unilever Bangladesh's corporate headquarters
A British delegation led by Baroness Rosie Winterton DBE, the UK government’s trade envoy to Bangladesh, recently visited the corporate headquarters of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), a UK-based multinational and the country’s largest fast-moving consumer goods company..The visit unders
13 April 2025, 14:10 PM
Yamaha launches FZ 25 series motorcycle in Bangladesh
ACI Motors, an automobile company and the technical collaboration partner for Yamaha motorcycles in Bangladesh, has launched a new model in the Yamaha FZ 25 series, featuring a higher cubic capacity (CC) engine for the local market..Itaru Otani, chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group, inaugu
12 April 2025, 14:23 PM
BFIU organises CAMLCO Conference 2025 in Chattogram
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), in collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers of Banks in Bangladesh (AACOBB), organised the “CAMLCO Conference-2025” to raise awareness for the prevention of money laundering..Ahsan H Mansur, governor of Bangladesh B
12 April 2025, 14:16 PM