LPG Operators Association of Bangladesh (LOAB) has urged the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) and other authorities concerned to take action against the import of illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from countries under global sanctions. According to official sources, LOAB sent a letter to the CPA on October 6 alleging that an
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BRAC Bank signs deal with Evercare Hospital
BRAC Bank has signed an agreement with Evercare Hospital to provide collection services to Evercare Hospital, a press release said Saturday. The bank will enable Evercare to improve the transaction efficiency of the Accounts & Finance Division of Evercare Hospital. A. K.M. Tareq, Senior Zonal Head, North, BRAC Bank, and,
EBL, Mars Apparels sign payroll banking deal
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and MARS Apparels Limited recently signed an agreement, a press release said Saturday. Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail and SME Banking, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Mohsin Ahmed, Managing Director, MARS Apparels Limited signed a payroll banking deal at the latter’s corporate office in
WTO raises global trade growth projection to 2.7pc for ‘24
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has revised its growth projection for global merchandise trade in 2024 marginally upwards to 2.7 percent, from the previous estimate of 2.6 percent. The multilateral trade body in its latest bi-annual trade outlook, 'Global Trade Outlook and Statistics', also revised its projection of world merchandise trade
BRAC Bank branches get Tk 2,000cr deposit growth in Sept’24
BRAC Bank’s branch network had a net deposit growth of Tk 2,000 crore in September 2024, the highest single-month deposit growth by any Branch Network in Bangladesh, a press release said Friday. This milestone reflects the bank's increasing customer confidence, strong engagement, and robust relationships. Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Deputy Managing
Dhaka Regency celebrates local culinary heritage
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort organised a special culinary event, "The Local Culinary Heritage of Bangladesh," to celebrate the rich and diverse flavours of Bangladeshi cuisine. The event, began on October 9, 2024 and will continue till October 19. The event aims to showcase traditional dishes from various regions of
Electro Mart wins best inspiring retailer award
5th Global Lift & Escalators Expo 2024 kicks off in Dhaka
The "Global Lift & Escalator Expo 2024" has officially commenced at the International Convention Center Bashundhara (ICCB). The three-day event, the only exhibition in Bangladesh dedicated to elevators and escalators, is open from October 10, to October 12, at Hall 2, from 10 AM to 7 PM. The 5th edition
Robi gets ICSB Silver award for corporate governance
Robi Axiata PLC. has been recognized with the ‘Silver’ award at the 11th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence 2023. The award ceremony was recently organized by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. Chief Guest of the award ceremony, Dr. Salehuddin
DBH wins ICSB Award
DBH Finance PLC obtained ICSB National Corporate Governance Excellence Award 2023 under the category of Financial Institutions. The award is given by Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) every year to recognize the best corporate governance practices across different industries. Mr. Nasimul Baten, Managing Director & CEO of DBH