ACI Pharmaceuticals holds ‘Annual Marketing & Sales Conference’

ACI Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer and a subsidiary of ACI Limited, recently held its “Annual Marketing & Sales Conference 2025-26” in Cox’s Bazar..The event brought together the company’s entire sales and marketing workforce from across Bangladesh, fostering a plat
13 July 2025, 15:28 PM

SheSTEM, Walton Group partner to enhance women’s participation in STEM careers

SheSTEM, a programme supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Walton Group to promote greater participation of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professions..Bijon Islam, co-founder
13 July 2025, 15:12 PM

Hitachi, Transcom Digital unveil top-load smart washing machines, dishwashers

Hitachi, a global leader in home appliances, in partnership with Transcom Digital, has launched its top load smart washing machines and dishwashers for the very first time in Bangladesh..These cutting-edge appliances come equipped with features such as smart wash, an air jet dry system, au
12 July 2025, 13:27 PM

Amirul Haque elected president of BCMA

Mohammad Amirul Haque, managing director of Premier Cement Mills PLC, has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) for a two-year term spanning 2025-2026 and 2026-2027..Haque succeeds Md Alamgir Kabir, who has completed his tenure as president
10 July 2025, 15:02 PM

Japan chamber to submit EPA proposal to govt

The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) will submit its proposal to the government regarding the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, based on feedback received from its members..The EPA/FTA Standing Committee of the chamber reached this decision at a meet
8 July 2025, 15:02 PM

Bangladesh to import over 11 lakh tonnes of fertilisers from Morocco

Bangladesh has signed an agreement with Moroccan company OCP Nutrigroup to import 630,000 tonnes of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) and 480,000 tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers from Morocco in the financial year 2025-26..Md Ruhul Amin Khan, chairman of the Bangladesh Agricultu
5 July 2025, 15:18 PM

Reaz Uddin appointed MD of Summit Meghnaghat I and II Power Companies

Summit Group has appointed Md Reaz Uddin as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of both Summit Meghnaghat I Power Company Limited and Summit Meghnaghat II Power Company Limited, according to a press release..Prior to this appointment, Reaz served as the CEO of Summ
2 July 2025, 09:33 AM

DSE gets new chief operating officer

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has promoted Mohammad Asadur Rahman to the post of chief operating officer (COO), effective from June 30 this year..Rahman will also serve concurrently as the acting managing director of the country’s premier bourse, according to a press release..Prior
1 July 2025, 14:00 PM

Kaiser Ahmed Chowdhury re-appointed as chairman of Nagad

Kaiser Ahmed Chowdhury has been re-appointed as the chairman of Nagad, the country’s mobile financial service (MFS) operated under the Bangladesh Postal Department..The newly constituted board also includes Prof Niaz Asadullah, a development economist at Monash University in Kuala Lumpur a
29 June 2025, 15:45 PM

Shameem Hussain elected president of Dhaka Club

Shameem Hussain, director of Robin Printing & Packages Limited, has been elected as the president of Dhaka Club Limited for the 2025-2026 term..The election took place during the club’s annual general meeting (AGM), held on its office premises on Saturday, according to a press release..
29 June 2025, 15:42 PM

Rancon Auto Industries unveils locally manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander

Rancon Auto Industries Limited has launched the locally manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander-- a seven-seater family SUV equipped with a 1.5-litre MIVEC engine, blending legendary Japanese reliability with home-grown innovation..SAIDA Shinichi, the Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh, inaugurated
29 June 2025, 15:24 PM

Mastercard holds workshop on cybersecurity solutions

Mastercard, a global leader in digital payment solutions, recently organised a workshop titled “Next Generation Analytics, Insights & Cyber Security Solutions” under the theme “Innovation X Impact” at a hotel in the capital..The event convened senior executives from leading banks and finte
29 June 2025, 15:17 PM

Afroza Shahin appointed MD of TEAM Group

Afroza Shahin has been appointed as the managing director (MD) of TEAM Group, following the untimely demise of Abdullah Hil Rakib, the founder and former MD, who passed away in a recent accident in Canada, according to a press release..Shahin has long been actively engaged in the leadershi
26 June 2025, 14:49 PM

Walton Hi-Tech wins ‘Green Factory Award 2025’

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of the electrical and electronic products manufacturers in Bangladesh, has recently been awarded the “Green Factory Award 2025” in the electrical and electronics product manufacturing category..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Ministry o
26 June 2025, 14:26 PM

Moinuddin Ahmed elected chairman of DBH Finance

Syed Moinuddin Ahmed has recently been elected chairman of DBH Finance PLC, a non-bank financial institution (NBFI) in Bangladesh..The election took place during the company’s 158th board meeting, according to a press release issued by the NBFI..Ahmed has served as a member of the DB
25 June 2025, 15:02 PM

KR Ship Recycling Yard wins ‘Green Factory Award 2025’

KR Ship Recycling Yard, a prominent shipbreaking facility in Bangladesh, has been awarded the Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition of its environmentally responsible ship recycling practices..Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the Ministry of Shipping and the Ministry of Jut
25 June 2025, 14:50 PM

bKash launches ‘Monthly DPS’ up to Tk 20,000

The country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, bKash, has launched a new financial product titled “Monthly DPS” (Deposit Pension Scheme) in partnership with Dhaka Bank PLC and IDLC Finance PLC..The launch follows the success of bKash’s six-month “Weekly DPS” scheme, accordi
25 June 2025, 14:38 PM

NKA Mobin elected president of ICAB

NKA Mobin, executive president of Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL), has been elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for a one-year term, effective from June 24..He succeeds Maria Howlader, who has completed her tenure as president, according t
25 June 2025, 14:12 PM

UK reaffirms commitment to strengthening economic ties with Bangladesh

The United Kingdom (UK) remains steadfast in its commitment to deepening its partnership with Bangladesh, particularly in expanding bilateral trade and investment, according to Sarah Cooke, British high commissioner to Bangladesh..Cooke reiterated this commitment during a meeting with Mahb
25 June 2025, 09:44 AM

Green Delta Capital secures $100 million debt financing for Ctg port terminal

Green Delta Capital Limited, a leading investment bank in Bangladesh, has secured a $100 million limited recourse debt financing package for RSGT Bangladesh Ltd, an affiliate of Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a prominent global port operator headquartered in Saudi Arabia, marking an achievement in th
24 June 2025, 15:00 PM