Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO of Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been awarded the prestigious CEO of the Year 2024 in the Financial Institutions category at the Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2024. The award was presented to EBL Managing Director and CEO at the Grand Ballroom of Le Méridien,
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Cashback and discounts on year-end purchases with bKash
As part of the 'Amazing Deals' campaign, customers can avail discounts & cashback on bKash payment at online or offline shops of well-known brands until December 31st. This includes apparel, footwear, grocery shopping, electronic devices and accessories, ordering at favourite sweet shops, coffee shops or restaurants, and even grooming at
SJIB holds 887th EC meeting
The 887th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC (SJIB) was held on 11th December 2024 at its corporate head office. The meeting was presided over by Akkas Uddin Mollah, Chairman of Executive Committee (EC) of the Bank. The members of the committee discussed various issues
GP announces appointment of CMO and CPO
Grameenphone, the leading telecommunications service provider of the country, has announced the appointment of Farha Naz Zaman as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Solaiman Alam as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective January 1, 2025. They will be integral members of Grameenphone’s management team. Prior to this
EU envoy meets BGMEA administrator
Michael Miller, Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh, paid a visit to Anwar Hossain, Administrator of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at the BGMEA Complex on December 12. Dr. Bernd Spanier, Deputy Head of the Delegation, was also present at the
Rosatom to use higher enriched Uranium
For the first time, Russian scientists have started reactor testing of nuclear fuel with 5% enriched Uranium-235 and a new type of neutron absorber (Erbium) for VVER reactors. The purpose of the experiment is to enhance the efficiency of nuclear power plants. At present, the main fleet of nuclear commercial reactors
IBBPLC holds reception program
Islami Bank Kormochari Kollayan Union (CBA) has elected Mohammad Nurul Haque as president, Md. Ishaque Khan Salam, general secretary, Md. Faruk Hossain, vice president, Md. Babul Hossain, assistant general secretary, Md. Amirul Islam, treasurer, Md. Obayedullah Chowdhury, organizing secretary, Md. Elias Shikder, publicity secretary, Md. Ammar Hossain, office secretary, in
EBL relaunches Mastercard Platinum Aqua Prepaid Card
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) in collaboration with Payment Network Partner MasterCard has relaunched the bank’s widely popular Mastercard Aqua Prepaid Card at the bank’s head office in the city’s Gulshan area today. Apart from regular features the relaunched ergonomic vertical card additionally offers Mastercard Flight Delay Pass, ensuring extraordinary privileges
UCB holds skill development training
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), under the agricultural support scheme ‘Bhoroshar Notun Janala’, has recently organized a skill development training program for agri-entrepreneurs hailing from Sherpur. The day-long program was held at the auditorium of Sherpur Shilpakala Academy on 12 December. Following the directives of the Bangladesh Bank, UCB has
Emirates wins multiple awards at World Travel Tech Awards
Emirates has taken home multiple gongs at the World Travel Awards 2024, including ‘World’s Leading Airline - First Class,’ ‘World’s Leading Airline - Brand,’ ‘World’s Leading Airline - Inflight Entertainment’ and ‘World’s Leading Airline - Rewards Program.’ The airline was also recognized as ‘Best Airline App Worldwide’ and ‘Best Airline