Shanta Life Insurance PLC, a new venture of Shanta Holdings, began its operations yesterday.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) opened an “ICAB New Study and Counselling Centre” at Fahad Plaza on Road 1 in the capital’s Mirpur recently..Mohammed Forkan Uddin, president of the ICAB, inaugurated the centre, the organisation said in a press release..The

The District 328 of Inner Wheel, one of the world's largest international voluntary women’s organisations, on Thursday brought out a procession in the capital to observe the "16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.”

Peer learning session held in Dhaka on addressing urban challenges through sustainable solutions

Trust Bank and bKash recently launched fund transfer services that allow customers to instantly send money to their own or other Trust Bank accounts through bKash app..Earlier, bKash users could only add money to their wallets from Trust Bank accounts. .With the launching of the new

As Bangladesh continues its journey toward sustainable development, adopting green practices and ensuring transparency, Unilever’s efforts demonstrate how business can lead the way in creating a sustainable future while contributing to global sustainable development goals, said British High Comm

Bangladesh’s future depends on creating a knowledge-driven economy, and new businesses require a supportive environment to succeed alongside funding, which can come in the form of venture capital and private equity, said speakers at a discussion recently..Venture capital is a type of finan

LankaBangla Finance PLC signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tropical Homes Limited, a real estate developer in Bangladesh..Khurshed Alam, senior executive vice-president of the non-bank financial institution, and M Hoque Faishal, director of sales, marketing, CRD and CSD of the

Today, students of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka participated in The Big Draw Festival 2024, a global celebration of creativity and visual literacy

AkijBashir Group recently arranged a six-day business conference, styled “Evolve Beyond 2024”, at Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa in Cox’s Bazar..The event brought together over 1,200 business associates from the group’s leading brands -- Akij Ceramics, Aura, Rosa, Akij Board and Akij Door, s

With the increase in international trade of Bangladesh, efficient cross-border trade will have notable implications for the country’s status graduation from the least developed country (LDC) to a developing one, said Mahbubur Rahman, president of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh

ACI Foods, a subsidiary of ACI Limited, introduced “ACI Pure Fortified Rice”, the first brand of fortified rice in Bangladesh enriched with vitamins and minerals, under its renowned ACI Pure brand..This marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing nutritious food

The World Bank focuses on creating quality jobs for the millions of youth population entering the job market every year, its Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan Abdoulaye Seck said yesterday.."We are ever more determined to give it all for Bangladesh,” he said at an exhibition, titl

Electro Mart Group, local representative of Gree Global, yesterday organised the “Partners’ Conference of Bangladesh”..Gree’s partners and channel partners of the country took part in the conference..Kevin Bai, assistant president of Gree Global, and Md Nurun Newaz, chairman of Elect

LankaBangla Finance PLC, Mastercard and Bangladesh Doctors Foundation (BDF) jointly launched a co-branded “LankaBangla Mastercard Titanium” credit card, exclusively designed for medical professionals..Cardholders will be able to enjoy exclusive benefits, discounts and deals at Mastercard p

bKash, the largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, recently won an award at the “Mastercard Excellence Awards” in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust digital economy..The MFS provider was awarded by the

Kevin Bai, assistant president of Gree Global, will begin a visit to Bangladesh on November 22..Bai will stay in Bangladesh for four days, accompanied by other delegates from the Gree headquarters in China, according to a press release..Bai will be engaged in different activities and

Minhaz Mannan Emon, managing director of BLI Securities, has been elected as a shareholder director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) for a three-year term..Emon will be replacing Sharif Anwar Hossain, managing director of Sahidullah Securities, who is retiring from the DSE board in line w

Gargee Tanushree Paul was today appointed as a for Unicef for years. .During today’s signing ceremony, Gargee met with Rana Flowers, Unicef Representative in Bangladesh, and discussed about children's rights at its office in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar of Dhaka..In her new role as a Youth A

Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recently launched the second phase of the “Rural and Peri-Urban Housing Finance Project” at the InterContinental Dhaka..The project is expected to be completed by fiscal year 2028-29..Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated t