News Briefs -(11-12-2017)

StanChart opens biz dev office at Mongla EPZ
Standard Chartered has recently inaugurated a Business Development Office for Mongla Export Processing Zone in Mongla, Bagerhat. This is the sixth such office after Dhaka, Chittagong, Adamjee, Karnaphuli and Comilla EPZ. With this office the Bank expands its offerings to better serve the corporate clientele at Mongla EPZ. The office will provide strategic service representation to the existing and potential clients. This will include trade documentation assistance and collection of day-to-day instructions and documents from clients for onward processing. In addition to this, clients will be able to avail various certifications required for trade transactions directly from the EPZ area. Mr. Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Apurva Jain, Head of Transaction Banking, Mr. Enamul Huque, Head of Commercial Banking from Standard Chartered Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Abdul Alim, General Manager from Mongla EPZ, other senior officials along with valued investors were present to mark the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO, Standard Chartered Bangladesh, said, "Standard Chartered has remained committed to be a partner in progress of this nation throughout our 112 year history in Bangladesh by leveraging our international network capabilities to facilitate trade and commerce. It is a privilege for us to support the upward trajectory of the export-oriented industries, which has been a major driver of the economic growth of Bangladesh. With the inauguration of this office at Mongla EPZ, we would be able to bring our services even closer to the export-oriented industries in this key export processing zone, which has significant potential to garner new investments and make greater contribution to exports."— Statement

Priyoshop.com launches 'Sayestha Kha offer'
Priyoshop.com recently announced the launch of their new online campaign "Sayestha Kha Offer" powered by Mastercard. The objective of the campaign is to acquire new online shoppers, increase the number of online transactions, raise customer familiarity towards online payments and enhance online sales. Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu, Information Minister of Bangladesh launched the campaign at the Digital World 2017. Md Harunur Rashid, Consultant, IDEA, ICT Ministry; Mr. Razib Ahmed, President E-Cab; Mr. Md. Abdul Wahed Tomal, General Secretary, E-CAB were also present at the ceremony. Customers need to order through the Priyoshop.com's mobile app to avail the offers on 8000 products available during the campaign period. Everyday 500 Lifestyle products will be offered only for 1tk. — Statement