Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum, an initiative of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), on Tuesday opened an office in Dhaka to facilitate trade and investment in Bangladesh. CWEIC Chairman Lord Marland and Prime Minister's Advisor Salman F Rahman inaugurated the liaison office in Baridhara J Block in the city. Addressing
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bKash campaigns win 7 accolades at ‘Commward 2023’
Different advertising and creative campaigns of bKash, the country’s largest mobile financial services (MFS) provider, won seven awards including three golds at the 12thCommward 2023 organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum. In ‘PR’ category of Commward-2023, bKash won Gold for PR campaign on ‘partnership between Argentine Football Federation (AFA) and bKash’;
BRAC Bank starts scholarship for female students
As part of a groundbreaking initiative to champion female education in Bangladesh, BRAC Bank has launched the first female-only scholarship – ‘Aporajeyo TARA’ for students of the University of Dhaka and BRAC University. The inaugural ceremony of ‘Aporajeyo TARA’ for the students of University of Dhaka was held at Faculty
E-commerce platform BuyKori.com launched
Another e-commerce c 'buykori.com' has begun its journey to bring ‘new experience’ in online shopping with faster delivery of products, a press release said Tuesday. The company will serve business to business (B2B), business to customers (B2C), and wholesale segments through drop shipping and a dedicated logistic solution, according to a
Haileybury Bhaluka signs with Bangladesh Strategy Summit
With a compelling commitment to reshape the landscape of education in Bangladesh, Haileybury Bhaluka and Bangladesh Strategy Summit (Valor of Bangladesh) recently came together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Simon O'Grady, Founding Headmaster of Haileybury Bhaluka; and Najmus Ahmed Albab, Executive Director of Valor of Bangladesh; penned the
Tawhida Shiropa in Vogue Business 100 Innovators
Tawhida Shiropa, and her startup, Moner Bondhu, have been honoured in the Vogue Business 2023 Innovators List as “Sustainability Thought Leaders”. This prestigious recognition marks a crowning achievement in their persistent journey to usher in an era of sustainability, inclusivity, and equity within the society, most notably impacting the RMG sector
EBL introduces wearable payment devices
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), in collaboration with Payment Network partners Mastercard and Visa, officially launched the nation’s first wearable payment devices branded WEAREBL at a gala evening at its head office in the city yesterday, press release said Monday. Planning Minister MA Mannan, MP launched the WEAREBL as chief guest.
NSU holds seminar on gender equality
The Office of External Affairs (OEA) in collaboration with the Office of the Students Affairs (OSA) of North South University (NSU) and BRAC jointly organized an event titled ‘Shomotontro: Debate and Dialogue’ Session on ‘Gender Equality’ for the students, a press release said Tuesday. The event, held at the Main Auditorium
Daraz Noy Er Ullash campaign starts
Daraz Bangladesh, the forefront of online marketplaces in the nation, kicked off its anniversary campaign on Tuesday with the resonating slogan "Eita, Oita, Jeita Lage, Shobee Kinun Daraz-e". The campaign will continue till September 14, 2023, to increase the level of shoppers' excitement, said a press release. Daraz's extensive selection of categories,
Union Bank distributes household goods and relief
As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Union Bank Limited distributed household goods and relief among the helpless, poor, and homeless people of Chattogram Division affected by the devastating floods of the Remembrance Day. Panel Chairman of Satkania Upazila Kanchona Union Parishad Muhammad Shahidullah distributed the household goods and