Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), the country’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company, announced the appointment of Syeda Durdana Kabir as their new Human Resources (HR) Director, effective 17 September 2023. With this appointment, Durdana has joined the Management Committee of Unilever Bangladesh and South Asia HR Leadership Team. With over 25
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IBBL holds discussion on Shari’ah Compliance in Banking Operations
Bogura Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBBL) organized a discussion meeting on “Compliance of Shari’ah in Banking Operations” for its clients recently at Barogola Branch premises in Bogura. Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin Rabbani, member of Shari`ah Supervisory Committee addressed the program as chief guest while Mohammed Shabbir, Deputy Managing
BRI to help country’s real GDP growth by 2.1pc
A recent report estimated that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will help Bangladesh's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth by at least 2.1 percent. The project will help generate an additional 2.5 percent to 5.1 percent of employment in Bangladesh and decrease extreme poverty by 1.3 percent. The report, titled "The
United Aygaz LPG pens deal with SINGER Bangladesh
CEO of United Aygaz LPG Ltd., Ahmet Ercüment Polat and Managing Director & CEO of SINGER Bangladesh - M. H. M. Fairoz, signed the agreement to offer a very special discount benefit for their distributors, retailers and delivery personnel on behalf of their respective organizations. In addition, leaders and top-level
USAID committed to work for prosperous Bangladesh
USAID new Mission Director Reed AeschlimanThursday said, as a development partner, the US is keen to see a more resilient and prosperous Bangladesh. "Regardless of what challenges we face, USAID is committed to standing with our Bangladeshi partners and working together for a more resilient and prosperous future," he said at
Airlines recognisedfor their service excellence in Bangladesh
Dubai-based Emirates airline has been announced as Airline of the Year while US-Bangla Airlines as the best domestic airline in the ShareTrip-Monitor Airline of the Year 2023 awards. Qatar Airways and IndiGo came out as Cargo Airline of the Year and Best Budget Airline respectively. Vistara was adjudged as the
Marico Bangladesh begins production at Mirsarai Unit
Marico Bangladesh Limited (MBL) has announced the successful commencement of commercial production in its third manufacturing unit, located within the Mirsarai Economic Zone (MEZ) under the guidance of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), a press release said on Wednesday. With an investment blueprint of 220 crore BDT to be rolled
Premier Bank Limited signs agreement with Bangladesh Bank
Premier Bank has signed a Participating Financial Institution (PFI) agreement with Bangladesh Bank to avail pre-financing under the program 'Support Safety Retrofits and Environmental Upgrades' in the Bangladeshi RMG sector Project (SREUP). Abu Farah Md. Nasser, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank was the chief guest at the ceremony. Moni Shankar
The world’s best Mercedes-Benz buses are now in Bangladesh
The world's best Mercedes-Benz buses are now available in Bangladesh. German technology-manufactured Mercedes-Benz OF 1623 bus chassis has entered the market through Rancon Trucks and Buses Limited. On September 16th, the Mercedes-Benz OF 1623 bus chassis was launched in the capital, Tejgaon. This bus chassis comes in two variants. This
Dengue cases in Bangladesh increase ten times, deaths 3 times: Expert
The prevalence of dengue cases in Bangladesh has increased ten times since last year and the deaths has increased almost thrice, according to a health expert. "Dengue positive cases have increased ten times and death three times between mid September, 2022 and mid-September, 2023," Professor Dr. Md Golam Sharower, Head, Department