Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages Limited distributed over 20,000 saplings to various institutions as part of their tree plantation and environmental awareness program in the Mymensingh division. The initiative -- in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Mymensingh, and Divisional Forest Office, Mymensingh -- is set to benefit 40,000 community members, according to
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BRAC Bank opens Panthapath branch
BRAC Bank has opened its Panthapath Branch in a spacious new premise, a press release said on Tuesday. At the spacious new location, the branch will be able to provide the most modern and the best-in-class customer service to the valued customers. Chairperson of BRAC Bank Meheriar M Hasan formally inaugurated
UCB approves 5pc cash and 5pc stock dividends
Eid happiness doubled with foodpanda
Foodpanda to announce its exclusive Eid offers, presenting its customers a delightful shopping experience with exciting deals and discounts, a press release said on Tuesday. With the joy of Eid-ul-Adha, foodpanda is all set to make this festive season truly special for its valued customers. Get ready to enjoy up to
AdaniConneX seals largest data centre financing deal in India
AdaniConneX achieved financial closure through its maiden construction facility by entering into Financing Framework, raising USD 213 Mn for its under-construction data centerasset portfolio, a press release said on Monday. The tied-up facility will finance two data centerswith an aggregate capacity of 67 MW that includes ‘Chennai 1’ campus with
IBBL signs service agreement with Sonali Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has been connected to Sonali Bank PLC's own software 'Sonali Payment Gateway', according to a press release. In presence of Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of IBBL and Md Afzal Karim, Managing Director & CEO of the Sonali Bank PLC, Abul Faiz Muhammad Kamluddin, Deputy
Dollar rate for exporters raised to Tk107.50
The Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers' Association (Bafeda) raised the dollar rate for exporters by Tk0.5 to Tk107.50. The decision was announced during a meeting on Monday (26 June). The remittance rate was kept unchanged at Tk108.50. According to the existing rule, banks are asked to sell dollars by adding a maximum of Tk1
Payment period for raw material imports extended
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed the extended payment against imports of industrial raw materials – to 360 days from 180 – to remain in place till December 2023. Previously, this facility was available till June this year. The payment period, also known as usance period, is the time permitted by custom,
Minority community leaders question BNP’s Gayeshwar
Minority community leaders have questioned Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy's recent claim that Hindus - the largest religious minority in Bangladesh - are gradually "leaving the country due to lack of security." They also made the observation that BNP leaders' attempt to endorse an "error-ridden projection"
Saudi sun challenges hajj pilgrims
Mobile phones are overheating and the pavement feels like a frying pan but for Abdul al-Assad, intense desert heat is all part of the hajj pilgrimage in summertime Saudi Arabia. Even with temperatures hitting 46°C (115 degrees Fahrenheit), the 48-year-old Briton said the hardship only heightened his experience. "If it was easy,