BRAC Bank has signed a significant partnership with Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) to address the challenges posed by climate change in the coastal belt of southern Bangladesh, a press release said on Monday. The collaboration aims to empower farmers in the region by promoting the adoption of climate-resilient crops and
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BGBC holds half yearly meeting
Bengal Commercial Bank (BGCB) organized its Half Yearly Business Review Meeting successfully on Thursday, 20 July, 2023 at the bank’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka. Tarik Morshed, Managing Director and CEO of the bank presided over the meeting. He shared his views over the half yearly business performance, necessary instructions
Int’l Conference on Sustainable Rivers in S. Asia held at NSU
The closing ceremony of the International Conference on 'Rivers of South Asia: Connecting Ecology, People, and Governance' was held at North South University in Dhaka, a press release said on Monday. The conference organized by the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG), NSU, in collaboration with Faculty of
Coca-Cola announces the appointment of Ajay Vijay Bathija as Vice President
Coca-Cola announced the appointment of Ajay Vijay Bathija as Vice President of Franchise Operations for Southwest Asia (SWA). Ajay's extensive career journey with The Coca-Cola Company spans nearly 24 years and encompasses a distinct combination of marketing and franchise expertise. In 1999, Ajay embarked on his professional journey with the Hindustan
ZEISS launches ZEISS VISION EXPERT Center in Bangladesh
Carl Zeiss announced the grand opening of its first ZEISS VISION EXPERT Center in Bangladesh Eye Hospital Dhaka, Bangladesh on Monday, a press release said. This groundbreaking launch represents a significant milestone for the nation's eye care industry, as the renowned brand brings its cutting-edge global optical expertise and innovative
DataSoft inks deal with bKash
DataSoft Systems Bangladesh Limited and bKash has signed an agreement to enable microcredit borrowers to pay loan instalments easily, safely and quickly from anywhere, anytime, a press release said on Monday. Due to this agreement, customers of more than 200 microfinance institutions (MFIs) that use technology and software solutions of
BGMEA delegation meets Australian Chamber of Commerce
A meeting was held between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at Canberra in Australia on July 22. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan headed the BGMEA side while ACCI was represented by its Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKellar along with Head
EBL signs agreement with Bio Xin Cosmeceuticals
Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) customers can enjoy 20% discount on offline purchase of all products and treatments of Bio-Xin Cosmeceuticals. Syed Zulkar Nayen, Head of Business, EBL and Muhammad Zahidul Hoque, CEO of Bio-Xin Cosmeceuticals signed an agreement to this effect in Dhaka recently. Sarmin Atik, Head of Liability and
Prime Bank signs agreement with Portonics Ltd.
Prime Bank recently signed an agreement with Portonics Limited at Prime Bank head office premises in Dhaka. Portonics Limited is one of the largest online payment aggregators in Bangladesh. Under the deal, Prime Bank internet banking user will be able to make payments at all merchants under Portonics Limited and
Sweden about to become the first smoke-free country in Europe
Sweden is set to become the first smoke free nation in Europe. According to the European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention (ENSP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), a country is considered “smoke-free” if the total number of adult smokers is less than 5% of the population. Sweden will