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Akij brings Spanish brand Simon to Bangladesh

Simon, a world-renowned Spanish brand specialising in switches, sockets, lighting, and smart home solutions, has officially been launched in Bangladesh.Akij Electrics and Electronics Limited, a subsidiary of the Akij Venture Group and distributor of Simon products, launched the brand at a grand ceremony held at a city hotel on Thursday.The...

BGMEA partners with NPO to boost Industry 4.0 readiness, global competitiveness

In a move aimed at gearing up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, garment makers have entered into a strategic partnership with the National Productivity Organisation (NPO) to boost productivity and enhance the competitiveness of the country's top foreign currency earning sector.The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the...

City Bank celebrates 'Amex Member Week'

City Bank is set to celebrate 'Amex Member Week' for the first time in Bangladesh, from November 1 to 7. The week-long celebrations mark another milestone in the bank's longstanding and successful partnership with American Express. Throughout the week, exclusive benefits, exciting offers, and special promotions will be available exclusively...

CCCI elections postponed for two weeks

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 30 (BSS): The Appellate Division has postponed the elections of the Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for two weeks.The seven-member appellate bench issued the stay order on Thursday following an appeal by the Ministry of Commerce. The elections, originally scheduled for November 1, have been put...

Green Delta Ins gets three new independent directors

Green Delta Insurance PLC has recently appointed three new independent directors -- Md Habibullah Monju, Kazi Mustaid Murshed, and Advocate Farzana Sharmin (Putul). The regulatory authorities have accorded their consent to these appointments, says a pres statement. Each of the independent directors brings a distinguished professional background spanning finance, audit,...

Prime Bank gets new company secretary

Prime Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Nayamul Hoque FCS as the Company Secretary recently.Mr Hoque has been serving with Prime Bank since 2023 under the Board Secretary & Corporate Affairs Division, says a press statement. Prior to joining Prime Bank, he was the Company Secretary of ACI Formulations....

Int'l tourism fair kicks off in city

The 13th Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025, the country's largest tourism expo, began at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka on Thursday.Lutfe Siddiqi, Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser on International Affairs, was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the three-day international fair organised...

Pathao launches new CNG ride option

Pathao, a leading homegrown super app, has introduced a new ride option, Pathao CNG, to celebrate its 10th anniversary. With this addition, users can now choose from a variety of transport options, including bikes, cars, and CNG vehicles, all within the same app, says a press statement.The new service aims...

NRBC Bank hosts open credit disbursement programme

NRBC Bank organised an open loan disbursement programme for marginalised, landless farmers, and low-income professionals in Bhola on Thursday. The event was held at a hotel under Bangladesh Bank's refinancing scheme. Rup Ratan Pine, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, attended the event as the chief guest and handed over the...

MODHUMOTI BANK EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING HELD-

The 139th meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held at the bank's Head Office on Thursday. The meeting was presided over by EC Chairman Salahuddin Alamgir. Among others, Mostafa Kamal, Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Nemai Kumar Saha and Managing Director & CEO of the bank Md. Shafiul...