Malaysia's premier football league kicked off Saturday under the shadow of heightened security after a series of attacks against players shocked the country and forced the cancellation of the season opener. An acid attack last week left star winger Faisal Halim in critical condition, just days after his Malaysia teammate Akhyar
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Amex, CityMaxx cards added to bKash’s Add Money service
American Express (Amex) and CityMaxx cards have now been added to bKash's Add Money service. Customers can now easily add money to their bKash accounts from any Amex, CityMaxx credit, debit and pre-paid cards issued in Bangladesh. As a result, Amex and CityMaxx customers will gain more access and freedom
BRAC Bank host Retail Banking Conference 2024
BRAC Bank hosted a pivotal Retail Banking Conference, a platform that played a crucial role in formulating a comprehensive strategy and roadmap for Retail Banking for 2024 and beyond. Organised under the theme “Building the Biggest and Best Retail Bank,” the conference focused on aligning the cross-functional leaders with the bank's
UCB subsidiaries introduce loyalty cards with exclusive benefits
Three subsidiaries of United Commercial Bank PLC - UCB Stock Brokerage Limited, UCB Investment Limited & UCB Asset Management Limited – have recently introduced their loyalty cards named UCB Stock Elite, UCB Investment Royale, and UCB Asset Privilege for offering exclusive benefits to the customers. The cards were launched through an elegant
Mango, litchi start appearing in Khulna markets
With three days left to begin of the Bangla month of Jyestha, commonly known as "Modhumash", the juicy fruit litchi and mango have started appearing in the local markets including Khulna city and its adjacent areas. The fruit shops of Khulna are now brimming with delicious summer fruits. The price of
Emirates wins nine awards for excellence
Emirates took home top honours at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards (BTME), World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024, and International Loyalty Awards 2024, a testament to its ongoing investments and initiatives to provide customers with the best-in-industry travel experiences, in the air and on the ground. Emirates was named ‘Best Airline
4 lakh trees being cut in the name of development
The forest department is cutting down at least four lakh trees in the Rangpur Division in the name of renovation and expansion of tertiary and secondary canals including the main canal of the country's largest Teesta irrigation project. Local people including social workers and environmentalists have condemned the move and demanded
Synest introduces Medical Grade Monitors at 15th Meditex Expo
Synest, a leading provider of innovative medical technology solutions, showcased its cutting-edge Medical Grade Monitors at the 15th Meditex Bangladesh 2024 Expo, reaffirming its commitment to advancing healthcare standards and enhancing patient safety across Bangladesh, a press release said on Friday. The exhibition will continue till May 11. Meditex Bangladesh is
Hike price on low-tier cigarettes to boost revenue collection
In light of the economic challenges facing Bangladesh, particularly with rising inflation, health experts and anti-tobacco advocates have proposed a significant increase in the price of low-tier cigarettes to curb smoking rates and increase government revenue. This recommendation comes at a crucial time as Bangladesh grapples with economic adjustments and
BRAC Bank Reading Cafes discuss S. Asian literature
BRAC Bank Reading Cafes in Dhaka and Chattogram held literary discussions, where members delved into the works of celebrated Urdu author Sadat Hasan Manto and renowned Bangladeshi author Faruq Mayeenuddin. In Dhaka, the focus was on the poignant stories of Sadat Hasan Manto, masterfully translated into Bangla by Haikel Hashmi, who