Standard Chartered Bangladesh and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of the University of Dhaka recently inaugurated two new facilities – a Conference Centre and Teacher’s Lounge, along with a fully landscaped garden area. These new campus resources, a contribution to the educational institution from Standard Chartered, reflect the Bank's
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BRAC Bank, SME hold session
BRAC Bank and SME Foundation have organised an awareness and view exchange session between grassroots women business owners and bankers in Gopalganj. At the session titled "Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs: Opportunities & Challenges," SME-focused BRAC Bank expressed its commitment to extending capacity building, networking, and market access to promising
BGMEA, Industrial All hold discussion
Kristina Hajagos-Clausen, Textile and Garment Industry Director of Industrial All paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President SM Mannan (Kochi) on 27 May. BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Md Nasir Uddin, Director Haroon R Rashid, Director Director Ashiqur Rahman (Tuhin), and Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee
Kaspersky: 28% Rise in Web Threats Targeting Bangladesh Businesses
From January to December 2023, Kaspersky has detected and blocked over 700,000 web threats from its security solutions for businesses in Bangladesh. Historical data from the global cybersecurity company revealed a 28% jump as compared to the numbers detected in 2022. On a daily basis, cybercriminals launched an average of more
EBL- Grand Sylhet Hotel agreement
Khorshed Anowar, DMD and Head of Retail and SME Banking, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Syed Yameenul Huq, Executive Assistant Manager and In-charge of -Sales and Marketing, Grand Sylhet Hotel and Resort, signed an agreement in Dhaka recently. Under the arrangement, EBL cardholders will enjoy special benefits at the luxury
ICB holds integrity award
An award giving ceremony for “Integrity Award 2022-23” was held on 27 May at the Head Office of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) with its Managing Director Md. Abul Hossain in the chair. He handed over the certificates, crests and cheques to the employees nominated for the award. The Chief
DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power, energy
More Russian investments, especially in the power and energy sector, could play a pivotal role in ensuring steady economic progress and industrialization in Bangladesh, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), on Tuesday. He made the remarks during a meeting with a Russian trade delegation
Technical admission payment through bKash
Like previous years, students can pay application and registration fees of class XI, Technical curriculum for 2024-25 admission session through bKash conveniently. Like application fee, the selected students will be able to pay registration fees through bKash to continue the admission process. The first phase of the online application of different
Indian delegation visits world’s first IV generation energy complex in Russia
A high-power Indian delegation led by Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, India visited Pilot Demonstration Energy Complex (PDEC) in Seversk of Tomsk region, Russia. This is the world’s first IV generation energy complex and is being implemented as
Seven Rings Cement dealer conference deld
Seven Rings Cement recently organized a Dealer Conference with the slogan ‘Bandhan, Bijoyer’ (Bonding for Victory) at The Palace Luxury Resort, Hobigonj. 180 distributors from Dhaka plant have participated in this 3-day-long event. Tahmina Ahmed, Managing Director, Seven Rings Cement, S. Raihan Ahmed, Vice-Chairman, Seven Rings Cement, Sajjid Joi Pasha,