Mastercard launches campaign for Eid, Boishakh

Global digital payment service provider Mastercard has launched the “Mastercard Holiday Spend Campaign 2025”, styled “Festival means Mastercard”, a 25-day flash campaign..This campaign is designed to enhance the festive seasons of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pohela Boishakh, offering a range of exciti
25 March 2025, 14:53 PM

Transcom Group donates Tk 1.25 crore to Labour Welfare Fund, empowering workers

Transcom Group has contributed 0.5 percent of its profits to the Labour Welfare Fund, in accordance with the Bangladesh Labour Law 2006, as part of its corporate social responsibility..This year, the company has credited an impressive Tk 12,530,486 to the fund, which will be used to suppor
24 March 2025, 14:53 PM

bKash simplifies zakat donations

bKash has streamlined the process of zakat and charitable donations, enabling individuals to contribute to various organisations not only during Ramadan but throughout the year..To make a donation through the bKash app, users simply need to click on the ‘Donation’ icon, select their prefer
24 March 2025, 14:44 PM

UNICEF's Rana Flowers issues statement on recent cases of violence against children

Rana Flowers, the UNICEF representative to Bangladesh, has issued a statement on the recent cases of violence against children. Following is the full statement
23 March 2025, 17:36 PM

Promote products in Asean nations

Bangladesh must diversify its product portfolio and enhance the promotion of its products within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), stated Nguyen Manh Cuong, chairman of the Asean Dhaka Committee..He made these remarks during a meeting with Mahbubur Rahman, the president o
23 March 2025, 14:55 PM

Govt appoints administrator to BCCCI

The government has appointed Nargis Murshida, joint secretary of the commerce ministry, as the administrator of the Bangladesh China Chambers of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI)..Murshida assumed her duties at BCCCI yesterday, following an order issued by the commerce ministry on March 16.</p
23 March 2025, 14:15 PM

bKash partners with City Bank, Salextra to offer handset financing

Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash recently signed a partnership agreement with City Bank PLC and Salextra Limited to introduce handset financing through bKash Pay Later, making smartphones more accessible to customers across Bangladesh..Under this collaboration, bKash Pay Later
22 March 2025, 13:58 PM

13th AGM of SBCCI held

Abdur Rashid, country managing director of SGS Bangladesh Limited, has been re-elected as the president of the Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI)..The election was held at Sheraton Dhaka in the capital’s Banani recently during the 13th annual general meeting of
22 March 2025, 13:58 PM

bKash’s Facebook live sessions facilitate Eid shopping with top brands

Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash is enhancing the Eid shopping experience through its Facebook live sessions, allowing customers to purchase products from leading lifestyle brands at discounted prices..During these live sessions, customers can enjoy discounts or cashback of up
17 March 2025, 14:20 PM

Aarong opens outlet in Cox’s Bazar

Aarong, a fashion and lifestyle retail chain in Bangladesh, has expanded its operation by opening an outlet in Cox’s Bazar, marking its first presence in the country’s premier beach destination..Tanvir Hossain, chief business officer of the lifestyle brand, inaugurated the outlet recently.
17 March 2025, 13:59 PM

BFFEA gets new office bearers

Mohammad Shahjahan Chowdhury, managing director of Riverain Fish and Food Processing Industries Limited, was elected as the president of Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA) for the year 2025.
15 March 2025, 14:40 PM

Shahab Uddin Khan re-elected as president of KBCCI

Shahab Uddin Khan, chairman and managing director of Zeeshan Group, has been re-elected as the president of the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) for a two-year term (2024-2026).
13 March 2025, 15:31 PM

Inspiring young innovators: Dreamers Academy hosts coding competition

Dreamers Academy, online coding platform for children, hosted the “Code for Language” coding competition and award ceremony at Emerald International School (EISD)
13 March 2025, 15:28 PM

bKash honours business partners

bKash, the country’s leading mobile financial services provider, recognised 18 best partners across eight categories at the “bKash Partner Excellence Award 2025” for their outstanding contributions in supporting the MFS’s nationwide operations.
13 March 2025, 15:17 PM

Transcom HVAC to install AC system at Daffodil Smart City

Transcom HVAC, a leading provider of HVAC solutions in Bangladesh and a subsidiary of Transcom Group, recently entered into an agreement with Daffodil International University to execute the country’s largest HVAC VRF project for Daffodil Smart City.
13 March 2025, 15:03 PM

LafargeHolcim’s sales, profits dropped last year

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh saw a drop in sales and profits in 2024 amid the political changeover and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
12 March 2025, 18:30 PM

CGS organises fact-checking workshop for journalists

As part of its commitment to combatting misinformation and ensuring responsible journalism, CGS has been conducting similar workshops across all eight divisions of Bangladesh
10 March 2025, 16:40 PM

Shanta Life signs MoU with Dhaka Bank to launch bancassurance services

Shanta Life Insurance PLC, a new venture of Shanta Holdings, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dhaka Bank PLC, aiming to provide bancassurance services through the bank’s distribution channel.
9 March 2025, 14:40 PM

Mastercard announces Ramadan and Eid offers for 2025

Mastercard has unveiled an array of offers for its cardholders during the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
8 March 2025, 15:22 PM

Robi strikes deal with bKash for B2B cash collection solutions

Robi Axiata PLC, a telecom service provider in the country, signed an agreement with bKash to use its business-to-business (B2B) cash collection solution to streamline financial management at the field level by saving time and expenses.
8 March 2025, 15:07 PM