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Local electrical items overlooked in govt procurement

Electrical and home appliance entrepreneurs have sought equal and fair treatment of domestically-produced goods in government procurements to expand their market and also reduce the pressure on foreign exchange reserves by cutting import dependency.The Bangladesh Electrical, Electronics and Home Appliances Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BEEMEA) has described the existing public...

EBL ATMs now at 16 Metro stations

Eastern Bank has expanded its EBL365 ATM network to Dhaka Metro Rail stations, bringing greater banking convenience to daily commuters. With 16 Metro Rail stations having EBL ATMs, passengers now can conveniently access essential financial services. EBL is the first bank to introduce ATM services within the Dhaka Metro Rail...

StandChart celebrates 120 years in Bangladesh

Standard Chartered Bank recently celebrated an important milestone of 120 years in Bangladesh, says a statement. The celebrations held in the capital city of Dhaka was attended by Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered PLC. Bill's visit to Bangladesh, one of the key markets for the bank in Asia,...

IDRA suspends online meeting participation for insurers

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has suspended virtual participation in board meetings and other committee meetings for insurance companies.Virtual meetings on Zoom or other such platforms were initially approved during the Covid-19 pandemic, allowing board members to attend remotely when physical meetings were not possible. Later, a hybrid...

Daraz launches 'Ramadan Campaign' with massive discounts

Daraz Bangladesh, the country's leading e-commerce marketplace, launched its much-awaited '3.3 Ramadan Campaign,' offering spectacular deals with discounts of up to 80 per cent on a wide range of products, says a statement. The campaign also features exclusive Flash Sales, CHOICE bundles, and Free Delivery for customers, says a statement....

ISLAMI BANK INKS DEAL WITH DHAKA MASS TRANSIT COMPANY

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC is going to set up ATM/CRM booths at 16 Metro Rail stations in Dhaka. Islami Bank and Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) signed a corporate agreement recently. Mohammad Abdur Rouf, Managing Director of DMTCL, Md Maznuzzaman, Executive Vice President of the bank, and Khondaker Ehteshamul...

BRAC BANK TARA SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT 300 FEMALE STUDENTS AT RU

BRAC Bank has recently expanded its 'Aporajeyo TARA Scholarships' programme to provide financial assistance to 300 female students at the University of Rajshahi (RU). This partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held on the RU campus on February 16, where Prof Dr Saleh Hasan Naquib, Vice-Chancellor of RU, and...