National Bank Limited has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) for disbursement of loans under Tk 5000 crore refinancing scheme for the agriculture sector on January 8, 2023, a press release said Wednesday. In the presence of BB Governor Abdur Rauf Talukdar, Managing Director & CEO of National
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BRAC Bank signs $50m loan deal with DEG
BRAC Bank Limited has signed a USD 50 million loan agreement with DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und EntwicklungsgesellschaftmbH) to support SMEs, a press release said Wednesday. DEG is a German development finance institution supporting private enterprises operating in developing and emerging-market countries. BRAC Bank will use these funds to provide loans to local micro,
IBBL signed refinance deal with BB
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank under agri-refinancing scheme for food security and enhancement of production in agriculture, a press release said Wednesday. In the presence of Abdur Rouf Talukder, Governor and AKM Sajedur Rahman Khan, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing
Mohammad Ali appointed as MD, CEO of Pubali Bank
Mohammad Ali has been appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Pubali Bank Limited by the Board of Directors, a press release said Wednesday. Prior to appointed as Managing Director, he has been holding the position of Additional Managing Director (AMD) & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the bank since 01
Robi signs deal with Green Delta Insurance
Robi has teamed up with the Green Delta Insurance Ltd. to provide insurance coverage to its sales representatives and supervisors of authorized distributors across the country, a press release said Wednesday. The insurance benefits will cover OPD costs, hospitalization, disability and natural and accidental death coverage for distribution house employees.
Shakib becomes Yamaha’s brand ambassador for third time
Shakib Al Hasan, the world's best all-rounder in cricket, signed a contract with ACI Motors Ltd. as the brand ambassador of the popular motorcycle brand Yamaha for the third time on Wednesday, a press release said. He will participate in various promotional activities of Yamaha in Bangladesh for the next
IVF distributes winter clothes among cold-hit people
International Voluntary Foundation (IVF) distributed blankets among the cold-hit poor and helpless people to alleviate the suffering in the current cold weather January 9, a press release said Wednesday. IVF distributed these blankets among 300 poor people in 13 villages of four unions under Rajbari and Faridpur districts. Distribution of blankets was
DIU scout group distributes winter clothes
Daffodil International University (DIU) Air Rover Scout Group has distributed winter clothes among about 200 extremely poor and destitute families at Mallikpur inJaipurhat district on 10 January 2023, a press release said Wednesday. A 6-member rover team including Rover Scout Leader Farhana Rahman Setu, Assistant Director of the University and Rover
Emirates notes 154% increase in vegan meals onboard
The ‘Veganuary’ has kicked off. From its UK origins in 2014, the concept of ‘Veganuary’, a month-long initiative promoting the vegan diet, has continued to garner interest amongst the general population. In fact, Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over
TCB starts selling essentials to 1cr families
The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has resumed a campaign to sell essential items at a discounted price to some one crore low-income families for the current month of the year.Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi inaugurated the drive at a TCB dealer shop in the capital's Agargaon Tuesday. Senior Commerce