SEB, Academia sign financial service agreement

Southeast Bank PLC. and Academia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Bank’s head office recently. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of Southeast Bank PLC. and Dr. Md. Kutub Uddin, Managing Director of Academia, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Under this MoU, Southeast Bank

SCB, Friendship boost productivity and income for 10,000 char farmers

Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Friendship have successfully concluded the second phase of their agricultural development initiative, aimed at empowering char-based communities with essential farm-to-market support. This collaboration has transformed the lives of around 10,000 climate-affected farmers across 36 chars, enabling them to increase agricultural output, rise above poverty, adopt sustainable

REHAB signs deals with 8 training institutions

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has signed agreements with 8 training institutions to create 10,000 new skilled workers in the construction sector. REHAB has completed the training of 21,000 construction workers in 3 phases. Of whom 90 percent have been employed abroad, including with various developer

Islami Bank holds Shari`ah supervisory committee meeting

A meeting of the Shari`ah Supervisory Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held on 28 January 2025,Tuesday at Islami Bank Tower. Mufti Sayeed Ahmad, chairman of the committee presided over the meeting.Mohammed MonirulMoula, managing director&Prof. Dr. Mohammad AbdusSamad, member secretary of thecommitteealong with other members of the Shari`ah Supervisory

BRAC Bank premium customers to enjoy exclusive benefits at Aster Pharmacy

BRAC Bank partnered with Aster Pharmacy, an international pharmacy, to provide exclusive benefits to its Premium Banking Senior customers. This partnership will allow BRAC Bank Premium Banking Senior customers to enjoy exclusive welcome pack vouchers and year-round discount offers at Aster Pharmacy outlets. Mehruba Reza, Head of Premium Banking Segment

Bangladesh committed to meeting Saudi Arabia’s skilled workforce demand: Asif Nazrul

Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs and Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has said Bangladesh is committed to supplying skilled and semi-skilled professionals, including doctors, engineers, nurses, and technicians, to meet Saudi Arabia's growing labour market demands. He made the remarks at a discussion on Tuesday at the

Khaleda Zia wishes to return home soon: Zahid Hossain

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is currently in London at her eldest son Tarique Rahman's residence after receiving treatment for 17 days at London Clinic, is eagerly waiting to return home, said her personal physician, Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain. "Madam's physical condition is very stable now.

Hasina directly ordered enforced disappearances, killings: HRW

Human Rights Watch has handed a report on the July Uprising to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, saying that officers had told them the ousted Bangladesh dictator, "Sheikh Hasina directly ordered enforced disappearances and killings". A HRW delegation, led by Elaine Pearson, Asia Director of the world's most respected human rights

Banglalink celebrates 20th anniversary

Banglalink celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 28 with a resounding commitment to leading the country into a digitally inclusive and AI-driven future. The milestone event, held in Dhaka, brought together visionaries from various industries, business partners, and government representatives to reflect on two decades of transformative impact and unveil