Consumer rights must be protected

A consumer is defined as someone who acquires goods or services for direct use or ownership. Consumer interests can also serve consumers, consistent with economic efficiency, but this topic is treated in competition law. Consumer protection can also be asserted via non-government organizations and individuals as consumer activism. Efforts made for

Israel hits Gaza and Lebanon in deadly strikes

Strikes by the Israeli army killed at least 20 people in Gaza on Sunday, the civil defence said, while also hitting a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut's international airport. Israel has been fighting on two fronts since September, ramping up attacks on Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah after nearly a year of cross-border clashes

SEB wins Mastercard Excellence Award

Southeast Bank PLC. (SEB) received three prestigious honors at the Mastercard Excellence Awards-2024 in Online Acquiring Business, Credit Business (Domestic), and Business (innovation) categories. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of Southeast Bank PLC., received the Awards from Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of the Bangladesh Bank. Syed Mohammad Kamal,

PBIL launches PrimeInvest

Prime Bank Investment Ltd. (PBIL) has announced the launch of PrimeInvest, an AI-powered digital assistant chatbot. This innovative tool is designed to transform client interactions in the investment banking sector in Bangladesh, marking a first in the industry. The launch ceremony took place at PBIL Head office, Banani recently. This

BRAC Bank partners with Transcom Group

BRAC Bank PLC has formed a strategic partnership with Transcom Distribution Company Limited and Transcom Consumer Products Ltd., subsidiaries of the esteemed Transcom Group, to deliver comprehensive cash management services tailored to enhance their financial operations. The agreement was signed in Dhaka on November 12, 2024, by Tareq Refat Ullah

EBL hosts financial literacy program

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) as the lead bank hosted a financial literacy and open cheque distribution program at the Royal Palace Convention Hall in Narsingdi on November 12. This event was organised as part of Bangladesh Bank’s Financial Literacy Program. The program was attended by 26 bank managers and representatives,

Rishad Hossain hopes to play for KKR in IPL

Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has revealed his admiration for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction, set to take place on 24 and 25 November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Among the 12 Bangladeshi players listed for the auction, Rishad expressed his desire to play for