SMC unveils new ORSaline to mark 50 years of lifesaving impact

Social Marketing Company (SMC) has launched a new oral rehydration solution, “SMC ORSaline”, under the brand, “ORSaline-N,” featuring a fresh new packaging design..The newly unveiled pack commemorates SMC’s 50th anniversary, reflecting its enduring legacy of innovation and its remarkable i
19 May 2025, 13:51 PM

Techvital Systems, MAK team up to bolster healthcare

Techvital Systems Limited has entered into a strategic sales partnership agreement with Indonesia-based Mega Andalan Kalasan (MAK) during the 16th Meditex Bangladesh 2025 exhibition, aiming to enhance access to advanced medical equipment in Bangladesh..Nizamuddin Hasan Rashid, managing dir
18 May 2025, 13:53 PM

Yamaha Riders Club launches ‘Safe Road, Safe Ride’ campaign

The Yamaha Riders Club, a community of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated not only to biking activities but also to promoting social awareness, has recently launched a nationwide campaign entitled “Safe Road, Safe Ride” in observance of UN Global Road Safety Week..As part of the initiative,
17 May 2025, 14:47 PM

Electro Mart unveils Gree's four new AC series

Electro Mart Limited, a manufacturer and marketer of electronics and home appliances in the country, has recently introduced four new series under the renowned air conditioner brand Gree -- Cosmo, Shimo, Zeno, and Clivia -- to the Bangladeshi market..The newly launched series are equipped
17 May 2025, 14:17 PM

PBIL, WeGro team up to expand opportunities for agri investors

Prime Bank Investment Limited (PBIL), a subsidiary of Prime Bank PLC, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WeGro Technologies Limited, a digital platform facilitating investment in agricultural ventures..Syed M Omar Tayub, managing director and CEO of PBIL, and Md Mahm
17 May 2025, 14:13 PM

ICAB delegation meets ICAEW president to strengthen global professional ties

A two-member delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), led by President Maria Howlader, met with Malcolm Bacchus, President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW), at the latter’s office in London, the United Kingdom (UK) recently.
15 May 2025, 15:23 PM

IPDC Finance’s profit soars by 98.8% in Q1 2025

IPDC Finance PLC has reported a 98.8 percent year-on-year surge in net profit to Tk 3.7 crore for the January-March quarter of 2025, primarily driven by strong returns from its investments in government securities..Earnings per share rose to Tk 0.09, up from Tk 0.05 in the same quarter of
14 May 2025, 14:47 PM

Pragati Life gets ISO certification for information security

Pragati Life Insurance PLC has been awarded certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), recognising its excellence in information security management systems..The certification was issued by Intertek, a globally recognised audit and certification body accredi
13 May 2025, 14:06 PM

EBL teams up with Grameen Digital to provide digital healthcare support for Hajj pilgrims

An agreement to this effect was signed at EBL’s head office in Dhaka on May 12.
13 May 2025, 08:34 AM

Rupayan Group makes capital investment in Bproperty

Rupayan Group, a development and real estate conglomerate of the country, has made a substantial capital investment in Bproperty.com Limited, a online real estate solutions provider..This committed investment marks a milestone development for both parties as they come together to unlock in
12 May 2025, 14:17 PM

Walton unveils new refrigerator models featuring AI, IoT capabilities

Walton has launched seven new refrigerator models, equipped with advanced and innovative features driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT), ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha..Bidya Sinha Mim, film actress and brand ambassador of Walton Fridge, and Amin Khan,
12 May 2025, 14:12 PM

ICCB, ADB, ITC hold workshop on SME toolkit

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade & Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), recently organised a workshop in Dhaka titled “Find and Pursue the Right Standards for Your Busi
12 May 2025, 14:07 PM

Shams Mahmud re-elected president of Bangladesh-Thai chamber

Shams Mahmud, managing director of Shasha Denims Limited, has been re-elected president of the Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BTCCI) for a two-year term (2025–2027)..The election took place during the organisation’s 19th annual general meeting (AGM), held recently at Gulsh
11 May 2025, 14:43 PM

Guardian Life offers insurance services to employees of Red Sea Gateway Terminal

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has recently entered into an agreement with Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), the first privately funded terminal operator based in Saudi Arabia, to provide comprehensive life and medical coverage for all RSGT employees..Erwin Hazze, chief executive officer o
11 May 2025, 14:30 PM

Dubai International Chamber opens representative office in Dhaka

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the aegis of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated a new international representative office in Dhaka, aimed at further reinforcing trade and investment ties between the business communities of Dubai and Bangladesh..Lutfey Si
10 May 2025, 11:46 AM

Mastercard, MTB launch business credit card solutions for Renata

Global digital payments service provider Mastercard, in partnership with Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB), has introduced a corporate business credit card solution for Renata PLC, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh..The new card is designed to enable the drugmaker to mana
8 May 2025, 15:06 PM

Berger Paints signs MoU with Eastern Bank for interior service benefits

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), offering preferential rates and benefits on Berger’s painting and interior design services to EBL cardholders..This collaboration is intended to make premium home enhancement soluti
8 May 2025, 14:50 PM

Visa logs 9% revenue growth in Q2 of 2025

Visa Inc, the American multinational payment card services corporation, reported a robust 9 percent increase in revenue for the quarter ending March 2025, reaching $9.6 billion—up from the same period a year earlier..On a constant-currency basis, revenue rose by 11 per cent, reflecting str
7 May 2025, 15:30 PM

Singer Beko brings awards for Eid-ul-Azha shoppers

Singer Beko has recently launched a campaign titled “Solution Card”, aimed at enhancing the Eid-ul-Azha experience by offering practical, relevant, and exciting rewards..The campaign has already generated nationwide excitement, with Jinnatunnas from Rajshahi emerging as one of the first gr
6 May 2025, 13:57 PM

Akij Venture celebrates 5 years of growth

Akij Venture Limited commemorated its fifth anniversary with a celebratory programme at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar yesterday..The event highlighted the company’s remarkable journey since its inception and reaffirmed its commitment
4 May 2025, 14:11 PM