Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government wants to blend Fourth Industrial Revolution with labour intensive industries aiming to create employment opportunities for a greater number of people in the country. "Technologies are changing every moment, now Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is knocking at the door. May be we
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LafarceHolcim posts record profit in 2022
LafargfeHolcim Bangladesh reported a record net profit in 2022 riding on innovation, new products, and new distribution channels despite a challenging year for the entire cement industry, the company said in a statement on Thursday. The multinational cement manufacturer raked a net profit of Tk 4.45 billion for the year ended
Dhaka poised to get sustained trade, inv inflows: DBS CEO
Bangladesh's proximity to India and China puts it in a good position to receive sustained trade and investment inflows from these rising regional giants, says DBS Chief Executive Officer Piyush Gupta. In particular, sectors such as telecommunications, gas and petroleum, power, as well as textiles and apparels, present attractive business opportunities
Nisho, Mehazabien made Daraz brand ambassadors
Daraz Bangladesh has signed an agreement with actors AfranNisho and MehazabienChowdhury as its brand ambassadors. This collaboration for the next two years will increase customer engagement and raise brand awareness, said a Daraz press release today. Nisho and Mehazabein are known for their talent and charming personalities. They have a massive
BUET clinches title of national girls programming contest
Bangladesh University of Engineering Technology (BUET) has become the Champion while Chattogram University of Engineering Technolgy the 1st Runner Up in the 6th National Girls Programming Contest-2022 hosted by Daffodil International University (DIU), a press release said Thursday. The closing and award giving ceremony of the program was held at International
Seminar held to promote smart aviation in Bangladesh
A seminar on “Capacity building of international airports and opening of stalled domestic airports in Bangladesh” was held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Thursday, a press release said. The seminar was organized by the Bangladesh Monitor to promote smart aviation in the country and was supported by Eastern Bank
Union Bank’s foundation training course ends
A 15-day foundation training course organized by the Union Bank Training Institute for its officers ended on 28 February, 2023, a press release said Thursday. Managing Director & CEO A.B.M. Mokammel Hoque Chowdhury was present at the concluding ceremony of the training course as the chief guest. Deputy Managing Director
SJIBL holds risk management body meeting
The 57th meeting of the Risk Management Committee (RMC) of the Board of Directors of ShahjalalIslami Bank Limited held recently at its Corporate Head Office, a press release said Thursday. The meeting was presided over by Engineer Md. Towhidur Rahman, Chairman of the Risk Management Committee of the bank. Directors
IBBL holds agent banking conference in Noakhali
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized an agent banking conference on Prevention of Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing on Thursday, at a local Convention Center in Noakhali, a press release said. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, addressed the conference as chief guest. Md. Omar Faruk Khan,
BRAC Bank declares Women’s Day offers
BRAC Bank TARA, in honour of International Women's Day 2023, has announced various initiatives to empower and celebrate women, including a range of exclusive offers and services, a press release said Thursday. Customers will enjoy 8 percent interest on TARA Flexi, and TARA SME DPS opened for a 10-year tenure