Jatri, the preeminent platform for mass mobility in Bangladesh, has successfully raised an oversubscribed Series A investment round led by SBK Tech, a Singapore-based Venture capital fund along with participation from notable global investors, including ALSA, Genting Ventures, DVC, and Doha Tech Angels, among others. In addition, existing investors such as Reflect Ventures, Brain-Too-Free Ventures, Tocumsef Capital, and Sabr Capital also made follow-on investments in this round. This latest round consists of new and existing investors, stacking Jatri’s total venture investment to USD $5.25 million. The lead investor, SBK Tech, played a significant role in bringing in new global investors, and now with the fresh funds, Jatri will expand its operation to new cities and augment its existing services.

The Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, a renowned academic forum for Bangladeshi scientists and technologists, has elected Prof Hasan Mahmud Reza as a fellow.

Family, friends and former colleagues hosted a celebration on April 10 marking the 83rd birth anniversary of Reza Ali, the founder of Bitopi Advertising Agency.

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr 2023, "Mission Millionaire" season-3 is running in all the plazas of Jamuna Electronics and Automobiles Limited, a concern of the Jamuna Group. Customers who purchase Jamuna products at Jamuna Plaza or dealer point across the nation will receive guaranteed discounts, gold chains, refrigerators, TVs, air conditioners, and millions of taka as part of this campaign.

IUB ARROWS, the fully-funded flagship scholarship program of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is accepting applications for the Summer 2023 semester. This is going to be the second batch of the ARROWS programs, for which candidates will be selected from the Summer 2023 admissions. To apply, interested candidates will have to visit the ARROWS website (arrows.iub.edu.bd/) on or before May 16, 2023.

Unilever Bangladesh has relaunched its shampoo brand Dove. The relaunched brand has a more attractive pack design with the offering of hair damage repair solutions to consumers.

To celebrate Ramadan, Qatar Airways Bangladesh team hosted an iftar event at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka.

Daraz Cares, the social concern of Daraz Bangladesh, and The Daily Star have jointly announced their support for the Bangabazar sellers affected by the recent fire incident. The country’s leading e-commerce marketplace has introduced a rigorous approach to aid the impacted sellers in their path toward recovery. And all updates can be seen in the largest circulating English daily.

To commemorate of the Ramadan, Holiday Inn Dhaka City Center will be celebrating Ramadan Iftar with a vast range of buffet Iftar with Dinner and Suhoor offerings. With "curated and unforgettable buffet Iftar with Dinner and Suhoor packages, guests can celebrate with friends and family within the comfort of their or enjoy curated dining experiences in our restaurants within the promises.

Miniso Headquarters in their recent ‘Global Strategic Partners Summit Forum’ awarded Bangladesh as one of the best country who are running the Miniso business. Miniso has been massively popular in Bangladesh due to its unique products, marketing efforts, and innovative Franchise model; all of which allowed Miniso to spread rapidly across the capital Dhaka and various other divisions of Bangladesh. Mr. Ye, the chairman of Miniso highly praised Bangladesh in the summit forum and has also stated to take its market operation as an example as it is outperforming a lot of the neighbouring countries such as Pakistan, Nepal & India.

Daraz Bangladesh and bKash have partnered to offer small and medium enterprises to run their business with Daraz through bKash merchant account.

Mirza Ejaz Ahmed, former Managing Director of HRC Group and One Bank Limited breathed his last on the evening of April 4, 2023.

This Ramadan, with the goodwill to stand beside the needful, Robi initiated a month long iftar campaign. This overall journey will have a collaboration with Bidyanondo Foundation.

Zaynax Health, a health super app in Bangladesh, has formally launched its regional office in Chattogram.

Robi has introduced e-SIM for its customers in accordance with “with 4.5G Robi e-SIM, smart generation is now ready for the future”, Robi customers will enjoy the best internet experience in the country. Using the e-SIM all of Robi’s pre-paid and post-paid customers can activate and manage their desired Robi products and services directly from their smartphones. To avail e-SIM, customers must visit Robi Service Centre or apply online to complete the biometric verification.

Emirates celebrated Bangladesh’s Independence Day with children at Dhaka Ahsania Mohila Mission Orphanage in the city on March 27, in its efforts to support the local community during the national celebration.

North South University (NSU) and University of Adelaide (UoA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) under which a dual master’s degree in development studies will be offered.

KFC a globally renowned fried chicken brand operated by Transcom Foods Limited (TFL) in Bangladesh, has announced a new community initiative called "KFC Shopner Pathshala".

Building Technology and Ideas Limited (bti), A leading real estate company in Bangladesh has recently appointed Nalaka Hettiarachchi as its Chief Executive Officer.

Innovative and consumer-centric paint manufacturer company Asian Paints Bangladesh started a campaign to inspire a colourful world for the girls at Happy Home. Asian Paints wanted to bring hassle-free, safe and vibrant painting experiences to the walls of Happy Home. An expert team went to Happy Home situated at Mohammadpur. The girls shared how they want their walls to look and feel – which will bring a smile to their faces and make it a better home.