Non-governmental development organisation Brac and Guardian Life Insurance recently signed a group insurance agreement on life coverage and medical benefits.

Dr Debasish Sarker has been reappointed as the director general of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (Bari) for another two-year term on a contractual basis.

Bangladesh could avoid billions in climate damages and lost GDP growth this decade by making timely investments to withstand the projected impact of climate change, according to a new study by Standard Chartered. 

Xiaomi, a Beijing-based global smartphone brand, recently announced that the motherboards used in its handsets are now being produced in Bangladesh as the company looks to increase value-addition in the country’s nascent mobile manufacturing industry.

North South University (NSU) and the University of Kolkata have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research and academic collaboration.

Imrana Zaman Chowdhury, an entrepreneur, has been elected as vice-chairman of Meghna Bank.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has halted the initial public offering (IPO) of Asiatic Laboratories as it reportedly showed a higher value of its assets.

Mutual Trust Bank has launched “Ei Somoyer Islami Banking” campaign with a view to enabling the customers of its Islamic banking wing titled “MTB Yaqeen” to enjoy modernised Islamic banking services and facilities.

Drug maker Incepta Pharmaceuticals jointly secured the first position at the “President’s Industrial Development Award 2020” in the large industrial sector category for its contribution to the national economy.

Consumer electronics brand Vision of Pran-RFL Group has launched an OLED TV, a television with display technology based on the characteristics of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). 

Sonali Bank has introduced new digital banking services with the aim of bringing technology-based modern banking services to the doorsteps of its clients, especially expatriate Bangladeshis living in any part of the world.

Sarah Gilbert, a vaccinologist and co-inventor of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, visited the office of Incepta Pharmaceuticals today.

TVS Auto Bangladesh, a distributor of two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company, launched a fresh edition of TVS Metro Plus 110 motorcycles in the Bangladesh market.

Bangladesh-being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world has grabbed the attention of several first-world countries.  A country previously labelled as a “Bottomless Basket” is now being termed as the “Emerging Asian Tiger” in just five decades. Fueled by the export revenues of ready-made garments, jute, leather, manpower, and fisheries, Bangladesh successfully holds its position strongly on the list of trusted manufacturers worldwide.

Bangladesh’s electrical and electronics manufacturer Walton has received a huge response from visitors and buyers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in the United States.

Speakers at an international conference have called for widespread use of FlexMat technology on riverbanks across the country to protect those from erosion.

Kazi Abdur Rahman joined Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Rakub) in the post of deputy managing director (DMD) recently.

NCC Bank recently signed an agreement with Millennium Information Solution for the supply and implementation of “NCC Islamic Banking Solutions” software. 

Md Ali Azzam has been elected chairman of the board of trustees of Eastern University.

Kazi Khurram Ahmed has been elected vice-chairman of Standard Bank at a meeting of the board of directors recently.