Md. Fariduddin Ahmed, former Managing Director & CEO of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, Exim Bank PLC, Advisor Exim Bank PLC and Consultant (Islamic Banking) of Meghna Bank PLC has been appointed as Independent Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Union Bank PLC. by Bangladesh Bank. Mr. Farid has
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Zakir Ahmed Khan takes charge as PKSF Chairman
Former Finance Secretary Zakir Ahmed Khan has taken the office of the Chairman of Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF). Upon his arrival at PKSF Bhaban on 1 September 2024, he was welcomed by PKSF’s Acting Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader and Additional Managing Director Dr Md Jashim Uddin. Deputy Managing Directors AQM
Professor Abu Ahmed joins ICB as a Chairman
Professor Abu Ahmed has joined as Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh on 1 September. He is a leading economist of the country and a capital market expert. He singly contributed significantly to the development of the capital market in Bangladesh. He was
Huawei signs MoU with Obhizatrik Foundation
Huawei Bangladesh has also come forward to support the flood-affected people of Bangladesh. Huawei has signed an MoU with Obhizatrik Foundation, a non-profit organization, and handed over significant funds to aid flood-affected people with medical camps and houses. The donated funds will be utilized in two phases. In the first
EBL launches Islamic Banking services
Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL), leading private sector financial institution in Bangladesh has launched Shariah-based Islamic Banking services. Primarily, the services will be provided in 20 branches of the bank across the country through 20 Islamic Banking Windows. There will be Islamic Banking Help Desks for customers in remaining branches. Md.
BGMEA and IBC hold meeting on RMG sector situation
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the cooperation of the IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC) leaders to maintain stable labour conditions in the garment sector amidst the ongoing challenges. The request was made during a discussion meeting held on August 31, at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara. BGMEA President
Dhaka Regency Premier Club celebrates 12 yrs of excellence
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort recently hosted an extraordinary event of its highly esteemed loyalty program, the Dhaka Regency Premier Club. This milestone celebration took place on 30 July 2024 at the Dhaka Regency premises, bringing together former & current team members in a memorable reunion. Launched in 2012, the Dhaka
Will take time for normalcy to return to trade and commerce in the country: Business leaders
The business climate in Bangladesh remains unstable following the fall of the Awami League government. Although an interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus was formed on August 8, the return to normalcy in trade and commerce is expected to take time, according to several business officials. The country
CIS and A-PAD donates emergency food items
Community Initiative Society (CIS) and Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Bangladesh handed over emergency food items to the Chief Advisor’s Relief and welfare Fund through Bangladesh Army and the food items which will be cooked later and distributed among 10,000 flood affected people. The food items include Rice,
Chief Adviser to attend UNGA, Touhid Hossain confirms
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus will attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month, although his visit will be brief, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said here today. "(However) the date of Chief Adviser's departure is not finalised yet," he told reporters at the foreign