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eLAP: transforming the loan process
In 2022, Brac Bank introduced the Electronic Loan Application Proposal (eLAP), a digital platform designed for faster and more efficient loan applications. By December 2023, eLAP had been rolled out across 556 SME Unit Offices nationwide, transforming SME banking in Bangladesh. Before eLAP, the loan process involved multiple stages, from
B-MEET, B-JET programs end at NSU
Career and Placement Center (CPC) of the North South University (NSU) successfully hosted the Completion Report Ceremony of the B-MEET and B-JET Programs, a press release said Tuesday. The event celebrated the growing partnership between Bangladesh and Japan in advancing education and equipping young professionals with global skills. The program began
BEPZA invites Chinese investors to explore opportunities
Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, BSP, ndc, psc, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), extended a warm invitation to Chinese investors to explore the "golden opportunity" of investing in Bangladesh. "Come and explore a golden opportunity of investing in Bangladesh, a nation where potential meets
Uddokta Project celebrates successful conclusion in Dhaka
Chevron-funded Uddokta Project, iDE Bangladesh hosted the closing ceremony of the Uddokta Project at a prestigious hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka. The event, themed ‘Reflections on Sustainability and Empowering Entrepreneurs,’ marked the culmination of a nearly four-year journey dedicated to enhancing technical knowledge, business skills, and fostering essential connections among entrepreneurs
Govt decides to separate tax policy from collections: Salehuddin
Finance adviser to the interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the government has decided to separate tax policy from tax collection activities to ensure proper functioning of the country’s revenue board. The finance adviser said the move of separating two major parts of the National Board of Revenue (NBR)
Online VAT services to remain suspended for 96 hours: NBR
All online VAT services, including the Integrated VAT Administration System (IVAS), will remain suspended for 96 hours due to a network migration, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) said on Monday. The suspension will commence at 7:00 am on December 19 and continue until 23 December. During this period, taxpayers will be
Taskeen Ahmed elected DCCI President for 2025
Taskeen Ahmed has been elected as the President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) for the year 2025. The announcement was made at the 63rd Annual General Meeting, held at the DCCI auditorium on Sunday. Currently serving as the Vice Chairman of IFAD Group, a prominent business conglomerate in
Dhaka Regency holds kid’s art competition
Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort organized a children’s art competition on December 14 in its efforts to extend the celebration of the Victory Day of Bangladesh. The main purpose of this event is to instill patriotism in children and encourage them to develop their latent talents! This time Dhaka Regency held
BRAC Bank Reading Café discusses ‘Origamir Gulokdhadhay’
The BRAC Bank Reading Café members recently gathered to discuss ‘‘Origamir Gulokdhadhay’’ a captivating collection of short stories by young writer Mahrin Ferdous. This marks the Reading Café's 20th book read and discussed, underscoring its commitment to fostering a love for literature among its members. During the discussion, members explored Ferdous’