An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation headed by its Director General Rafael Grossi on August 27 visited the site of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Russia to assess the plant’s operation amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The delegation visited the plants at the invitation of Alexey Likhachev, Director
Business
SJIB PLC organized workshop
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC recently organized a daylong workshop on “Reporting of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)” at its’ Corporate Head Office for its’ FDI enterprise clients and officials of the Bank. The Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Training Academy Mr. Md. Hanif Miah graced the event as chief guest, while
IPDC Unveils New Logo for Joyee
IPDC Finance has unveiled a new logo for ‘Joyee,’ the business loan service platform of IPDC designed specifically for women entrepreneurs. The new logo is a symbol of confidence, creativity, and determination of the women entrepreneurs of the country. ‘Joyee’ by IPDC is primarily a business loan service platform aimed at
EBL opens sub-branch at Nabharan, Jashore
BRAC Bank partners with Syngenta
BRAC Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Syngenta to offer agricultural financing solutions to marginal farmers across Bangladesh. Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director and Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank, and Mohammad Hedayet Ullah, Managing Director of Syngenta Bangladesh, signed the agreement at a ceremony held at
1.5m so far donate for flood-victims through bKash
In last few days, about 1.5 million people have sent donations through bKash to various organisations for the flood affected people in the country’s southeastern region. To extend support to the victims of devastating flood, anyone from anywhere could donate directly through bKash to well-known charity and volunteer organizations, said a
BGMEA delegation’s meeting with Finance and Commerce Adviser
A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), led by President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, met with Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce, at ERD office in Dhaka on August 27. The BGMEA delegation included former Presidents Quazi Moniruzzaman and
New monetary policy likely in 3rd week of July
MAA announces new convening committee
Marketing Alumni Association (MAA) Dhaka University has announced the formation of a new Convening Committee, following the resignation of its President, Professor Dr. Mijanur Rahman. In an emergency council meeting held at Dhaka University, attended by all executive members and faculty, Professor Dr. A B M Shahidul Islam, Chairman of the
Cybersecurity threat landscape
Cybersecurity threats are rapidly evolving as new threats and sophisticated cybercriminal strategies emerge, creating significant challenges for organizations and the public. According to the Kaspersky Incident Response Analyst Report 2023, 75% of cyberattack attempts exploited Microsoft Office, with the most common infection vectors being publicly available applications and compromised accounts. Attackers