The 5th meeting of the newly formed Risk Management Committee of Union Bank PLC. was held at the bank’s Head Office, Gulshan-1, Dhaka on 08 January. Honorable Chairman of the Risk Management Committee Md. Humayun Kabir presided over the meeting. Member of the Risk Management Committee Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam Zahid,
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Chairman, vice-chairmen of SJIBL reelected
A. K. Azad, has been unanimously reelected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC in it’s 389th Board meeting held on 08th January 2025. In the same meeting, Mohammed Younus and Mohiuddin Ahmed reelected as Vice-Chairmen respectively of the Board of Directors of the Bank. The
Kaspersky issues new warning about ‘CookiePlus’ malware
Kaspersky’s GReAT uncovered a new campaign linked to Operation DreamJob (also known as DeathNote), attributed to the Lazarus group. Initially targeting cryptocurrency businesses since 2019, the campaign expanded in last year to IT and defense sectors in Europe, Latin America, South Korea, and Africa. Recently, Lazarus targeted employees at a nuclear-related
BRAC Bank partners with Akij Logistics
BRAC Bank has signed a payment gateway agreement with Akij Logistics Ltd., to facilitate seamless online payment for air ticket purchases for customers holding Visa and MasterCard. Akij Logistics will now be able to accept payments for online air ticket purchases through its official website (akijair.com) and mobile app using VISA
Unilever awards two Bangladeshi climate impact enterprises grant
TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the UK Government and EY, has announced grants of up to BDT 10 million each for two Bangladeshi SMEs. The grant winners, selected from 50+ applicants, offer novel solutions promoting climate resilience Deshifarmer is an agri-tech platform set up to support smallholder farmers struggling
Guardian Life partners with Bangladesh Finance Limited
Guardian Life Insurance Limited and Bangladesh Finance Limited have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at delivering state-of-the-art insurance services to customers. As the first step in this collaboration, the two organizations recently signed an agreement that enables Bangladesh Finance customers to access Guardian Life’s innovative life insurance benefits. The primary objective
EBL appoints Osman Faiz as AMD
Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) has appointed Osman Ershad Faiz as its Additional Managing Director (AMD). Prior to joining EBL, he was the Co-Founder of Asia FiiT, an international banking and FinTech consultancy headquartered in Singapore. In his career spanning 30 years, Osman Faiz worked with major global financial institutions in strategy
Saving lives must be first priority, says UNHCR
Emirates set to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™
Emirates has launched a journey to officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates’ seamless services and personalised hospitality. The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in
Dhaka Regency’s New Year offer
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has extended the festive cheer into the new year with a special "New Year Offer" designed for those who want to start 2025 on a luxurious and relaxing note. The hotel offers an exclusive package that promises an unforgettable experience for families, couples, and individuals