Farmers Market Asia, a pioneering force in global sustainable agri-solutions, and Cassetex, a leading electric vehicle solutions company has jointly launched the region's first electric power tiller at the International Exhibition on Electric Vehicle & Mobility Industry (BEVMX) 2024 in Dhaka on 10th November. Cassetex, the country's first battery swapping
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TTF delegation meets BGMEA administrator
A delegation from the Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) met with BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain to discuss potential areas of collaboration for mutual trade benefits in the apparel and textile sectors. The delegation was led by Justin Huang, President of the Taiwan Textile Federation. The meeting, held on November 9, at the BGMEA
Workshop for agricultural machinery producers held at Chandnaish
A training workshop was held at Pashchim Elahabad Sultanpalli-1 under Chandanaish upazila of Chattogram for the workers of modern agricultural machinery producers on November 8, 2024. The workshop was organized under the Strengthening Farm Machinery Research Activity for Mechanized Rice Cultivation by the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) of the Ministry
Bank Asia sign deal with Rancon Motors Ltd
Bank Asia PLC has signed an agreement with Rancon Motors Limited, the authorized distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Bangladesh. The signing ceremony took place at Rangs Babylonia, Tejgaon, Dhaka on 6 November 2024, with Mr. ANM Mahfuz, Additional Managing Director of Bank Asia, and Mr. Imran Zaman Khan, Divisional Director of
BRAC Bank reading café discusses Orwell’s ‘1984’
Members of the BRAC Bank Reading Café recently delved into George Orwell’s iconic novel ‘1984’, discussing its compelling narrative and the powerful critique it offers on totalitarian regimes. While members noted the story’s initially slow pace, they agreed that, as it unfolds, ‘1984’ becomes an absorbing and intense read. The
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Prime Bank sign payroll deal with BS Group
Prime Bank PLC has recently signed a payroll agreement with BS Group at the bank's corporate office. Under this agreement, BS Group employees will enjoy preferential banking services from Prime Bank, including Credit Card and loan facilities. They will also enjoy Prime Pay, a digital portal for seamless automated salary
Visa holds Leadership Conclave Bangladesh
Visa held its annual ‘Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2024’ in Dhaka to celebrate its most valued clients and partners in the country. Held in the presence of Chief Guest Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, Visa India and South Asia, the
Rajuk held 3rd TOD seminar
In collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) held the third Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) seminar at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on November 7. The event highlighted draft TOD policies, under final review, which are expected to play a key role in shaping the
Govt seeks revision in draft tobacco law amendments
The draft amendments to the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (amended in 2013) have been sent back from the Advisory Council meeting for revision. A High-Powered Committee, led by Economic and Finance Advisor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, will be responsible for revising the draft. The decision was made during