Banglalink, the country’s innovative digital operator, has signed an agreement with Jamuna Electronics & Automobiles to provide special discounts to its Orange Club members. This collaboration further enhances Banglalink's commitment to offering added value to its loyal customers. Through this partnership, Orange Club members can now enjoy a flat 12% discount
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GP, Marico, BAT Bangladesh join prestigious Bloomberg sustainability rankings
The recently revealed updated Bloomberg data shows an evident sign of development in terms of embracing sustainability in the country’s corporate world as three more Bangladeshi listed firms have made it to the Bloomberg Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) club, taking the total number of firms (from Bangladesh) in the
bKash holds annual seminar on AML&CFT
bKash has organised a two-day long annual seminar to boost skills of all employees engaged in Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML&CFT) compliance functions. The seminar brought together employees from the AML&CFT department, including those stationed in various regions, to address current compliance challenges, explore new
Emirates’ initiative to combat trafficking of donkey skins
International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has joined forces with Emirates to highlight the risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo. Working together, The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have co-created the Aviation Risk and Threat Assessment operational guide to highlight the risks posed by the donkey
SEB holds business review meeting
Southeast Bank PLC (SEB) recently held its last "Business Review Meeting” for the year 2024 presided over by Mr. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of the Bank. Executives from the Head Office, Head of Branches, Operation Managers, In-charges of Upashakhas and Offshore Banking Units participated in the meeting virtually. The
BRAC alumna receives fellowship for master’s at Oxford
An alumna of the School of Pharmacy of BRAC University has started pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Radiobiology at the University of Oxford after being selected for the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. Fatema Shorna graduated from BRAC University in December 2019 and enrolled for the MSc program
Emirates’ initiative to combat trafficking of donkey skins
International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has joined forces with Emirates to highlight the risks posed by the transportation of donkey skins in air cargo. Working together, The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have co-created the Aviation Risk and Threat Assessment operational guide to highlight the risks posed by the donkey
NSU honors martyred intellectuals
North South University (NSU) marked the Martyred Intellectuals Day of 2024 with a series of poignant events and reflective seminars, paying homage to the intellectuals who sacrificed their lives during Bangladesh's fight for independence on 15 December. A delegation from North South University formally honored the martyred intellectuals by placing a
IWS online school announces scholarship for students
IWS Online School, a pioneer in digital education, has taken a special initiative to make international-standard education accessible for Bangladeshi students. Additionally, to ensure merit-based and competitive education, IWS Online School has announced scholarships of up to 40%. These scholarships will be awarded based on a computer-based test scheduled for 21st
IBTRA holds internship program
Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organized closing ceremony of its 160th Internship Program on 12 December at IBTRA Auditorium. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director of the bank addressed the program as chief guest. K.M. Munirul Alam Al-Mamoon, deputy managing director of the bank & Principal of IBTRA presided over