Bangladesh’s first national-level competition for AI-powered content creators, titled “Prism AI Creative Award 2026”, was launched at a ceremony held at PRAN-RFL Group’s headquarters in Badda, Dhaka on Wednesday.

The Yours Truly Private Limited, a Dhaka-based media and influencer marketing company, has launched its new data-based managed influencer marketing platform, Marvel Be You.

Jobike, an app-based micro-mobility service provider in Bangladesh, has signed an agreement with Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) to introduce app-based bicycle sharing at Metro Rail stations along Line-6.

Singer Bangladesh Limited, a subsidiary of Beko – the flagship brand of Türkiye’s Koç Holding, has launched the Beko Primax Series television lineup in the local market.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) to make insurance protection and healthcare services more accessible to workers and employees in the country’s knitwear sector.

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has hosted a photography exhibition, titled “Beyond the Margins” under the Netherlands-supported Green Voices programme.

BRAC EPL Investments Limited has won the “Sustainable Investment Initiative of the Year (Fixed Income)” award from Environmental Finance, a globally recognised authority on sustainable finance that honours institutions and transactions demonstrating innovation, leadership and measurable impact in advancing responsible investment worldwide.

Credit cardholders who reach the required spending limit through point-of-sale or e-commerce transactions in August will receive a two-night stay at hotels in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a master trade loan agreement with Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, to facilitate trade and strengthen the bank’s access to international financial support for cross-border transactions.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Qingfeng Zhang as its new country director for Bangladesh.

Abu Sayed Md Kamruzzaman has joined the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) as its chief executive officer (CEO) following his promotion to the rank of secretary.

The Westin Dhaka, in collaboration with BRAC Bank PLC, has launched an Arabian food festival, titled “Taste of Arabia”, at its signature restaurant Seasonal Taste, offering guests a culinary experience inspired by the traditional kitchens of Arabia.

Salahuddin Alamgir has been elected chairman of Modhumoti Bank PLC.

Bangladesh has significant potential to become a regional manufacturing hub with the support of its hardworking workforce, favourable policies, and Korean technology, said South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Kim Ji-joon today.

Anis Ahmed has been elected as the chairman of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) with effect from today.

Abdallah Massaad, group chief executive officer of RAK Ceramics PJSC, the UAE and chairman of RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) Limited, is on a three-day official visit to Bangladesh from July 25 to 27.

Khaas Food Limited has organised a daylong training workshop and discussion, titled “The Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009 and Best Practices in Consumer Service”, at its head office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka recently.

InterContinental Dhaka, a luxury hotel under IHG Hotels & Resorts, will host a two-day “Weddings Festival” at the Ruposhi Bangla Grand Ballroom and Winter Garden in the capital from July 31 to August 1.

Super Star Group (SSG), one of the leading manufacturers of electrical products, lighting, cables, fans, switches, and home appliances in Bangladesh, recently organised its Annual Business Conference 2026 at Suvarnagram Amusement Park & Resorts, Bhulta Gausia in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj.

Singer Bangladesh Limited returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026, driven by improved operational efficiency and continued investment in local manufacturing despite a challenging business environment.