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Danish ambassador visits Dan Cake Bangladesh factory
A delegation from the Embassy of Denmark, led by Christian Brix Møller, the Danish ambassador to Bangladesh, visited a factory of Dan Cake Bangladesh yesterday, underscoring the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable food production in the country..The senior leadersh
4 August 2025, 13:50 PM
Saifuddin Chowdhury reappointed as CEO of BGIC
Ahmed Saifuddin Chowdhury has been reappointed as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC) for a fifth consecutive term..Chowdhury began his career at BGIC’s head office in 1986. .Two years later, he was transferred to
3 August 2025, 14:23 PM
BIMSTEC trade lags behind ASEAN
Bangladesh must prioritise enhancing trade among the seven member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as the volume has remained significantly low, according to the ICCB...Only around 7 percent of the member countries
3 August 2025, 14:03 PM
Islami Commercial Insurance declares 10% dividend
Islami Commercial Insurance PLC has declared a 10 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2024..The declaration was made during the insurer’s 25th annual general meeting (AGM), held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) Bhaban in the cap
2 August 2025, 15:29 PM
Talal Al Gergawi appointed Emirates country manager
Talal Al Gergawi has been appointed as the country manager for Bangladesh at Emirates, effective August 1, 2025..In his new role, Talal will oversee the airline’s operations in Bangladesh, spearhead commercial growth, and further strengthen Emirates’ market presence in the country. .
31 July 2025, 15:11 PM
Shamim becomes BEF president
Fazlee Shamim Ehsan has been elected president of the Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) for a two-year term (2025–2027), while Tahmid Ahmed has been re-elected vice-president..The election was held at a recent meeting of the BEF Executive Council in Dhaka, according to a press release
31 July 2025, 14:57 PM
DBH Finance posts 12% profit growth in Q2
DBH Finance PLC, one of the country’s leading non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) with a strong focus on housing finance, reported a net profit after tax of Tk 26.41 crore for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 12 percent increase compared to the same period last year..Earnings p
31 July 2025, 14:48 PM
Keeron completes two years, eyes job placement services
Keeron, an online skills development platform in Bangladesh, has completed two years of operations since its launch in 2022, having trained more than 60,000 young learners across the country..The platform started its journey with the aim of equipping the country’s youth with skills relevan
30 July 2025, 15:13 PM
UCB Investment, UCB Stock Brokerage get Euromoney awards
United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC has celebrated a momentous achievement as its two leading subsidiaries -- UCB Investment Limited and UCB Stock Brokerage Limited -- have been recognised at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025..Sharif Zahir, chairman of UCB, inaugurated the celebration
29 July 2025, 13:48 PM
bKash offers discounts on health services
The country’s leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, bKash, is offering customers discounts of up to Tk 400 on the purchase of medicines, medical tests, and health check-ups when paying via bKash at selected pharmacies, diagnostic centres, and hospitals..According to a press rel
29 July 2025, 13:43 PM
PKSF to provide free skills training to 12,000 low-income youth
The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has launched its part of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), aiming to transform underprivileged and marginalised communities into skilled manpower and ensure their sustainable employment through modern, industry-orien
29 July 2025, 13:33 PM
MetLife settles Tk 1,396 crore claims in H1 of 2025
MetLife Bangladesh, the leading life insurance in Bangladesh insurance industry, settled claims amounting to Tk 1,396 crore during the January-June period of 2025..This figure comprises payouts made to customers in the form of insurance benefits and claims for loss of life and medical expe
28 July 2025, 15:31 PM
Sandhani Life Finance, BGIC sign deal for Tk 25 crore Shariah fund
Sandhani Life Finance Limited (SLFL), a merchant bank in Bangladesh, has entered into a trust deed with Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC), a publicly listed general insurance company, to raise Tk 25 crore through a Shariah-compliant mutual fund titled “Sandhani AML SLFL Shariah Fun
28 July 2025, 15:22 PM
Delta Life Insurance declares 30% cash dividend
Delta Life Insurance Company Limited has declared a 30 percent cash dividend for the financial year 2024..The announcement was made during the life insurer’s 39th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually yesterday, according to a press release..Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder, cha
26 July 2025, 14:17 PM
BAMLCO Conference 2025 held in Dhaka
The BAMLCO Conference 2025, organised by ICCAB was held yesterday
22 July 2025, 11:36 AM
Guardian Life organises annual sales conference in Cox’s Bazar
Guardian Life Insurance Limited recently held its “Annual Sales Conference 2025” under the slogan “Odommo Guardian” at Hotel Sea Palace in Cox’s Bazar..The event brought together over 800 sales leaders and financial advisors from across Bangladesh to celebrate the company’s remarkable achi
20 July 2025, 14:55 PM
bKash rewards top 22 remittance recipients
The country’s leading mobile financial services (MFS) provider, bKash, has recognised 22 winners of its recent campaign with Hisense deep freezers and 43-inch Hisense Smart TVs for receiving the highest volume of remittances via the bKash app during the promotional period..In collaboration
17 July 2025, 14:27 PM
Mastercard, Mutual Trust Bank and Pathao unveil youth-focused prepaid cards
Global digital payment solutions provider Mastercard, in partnership with Mutual Trust Bank PLC and Pathao Pay, a digital payment platform in Bangladesh, yesterday launched a range of youth-oriented real-time companion prepaid cards, offering a personalised and enhanced payment experience..<p
15 July 2025, 14:07 PM
BSTI signs MoU with Russian standards authority
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (GOST R), the Russian government agency responsible for technical regulation, standardisation and metrology..The agreement ai
15 July 2025, 13:53 PM
Asian Paints unveils ‘Colour of the Year 2025’ in Bangladesh
Asian Paints, one of the largest paint manufacturers in Asia, has launched an initiative “Colour of the Year 2025" under the title “Colour and Material Trends-ColourNext 2025” in Bangladesh. The initiative follows an extensive global research collaboration with creative professionals across dive
14 July 2025, 14:20 PM