Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Shinichi Saida, along with representatives of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Mitsui & Co Ltd, visited Yamaha Bangladesh’s factory in Rajabari, Gazipur last week.

The Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Network (BIN) recognised 44 innovations from 355 projects at the Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Awards 2026 in Dhaka on Saturday.

Md Shakawath Hossain, chief executive officer of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA – A Premium Residence, has won the “Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative of the Year Award” at the Bangladesh Tourism Award 2026.

Le Méridien Dhaka, a luxury property of Marriott International, has appointed Gregor Schmidt-Kiefer as its general manager (GM).

Savoy Gallery, a premium dessert and ice cream parlour brand under Savoy Ice Cream Factory Ltd, has opened two new flagship outlets in Dhaka's Uttara and Cox’s Bazar, following the success of its first outlet in Banani.

Ritu Kumar Bangladesh, a luxury fashion and clothing brand, took part in Emira, a luxury event company’s two-day wedding experience, titled “The Wedding Chapter”, held at the United Convention Centre in Uttara, Dhaka on October 2 and 3.

The British Council is looking to deepen its longstanding partnerships in Bangladesh and expand opportunities for collaboration between people and institutions in the two countries, its chief executive Scott McDonald said.

The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) today organised a tree plantation programme at the Cumilla Economic Zone at Sonachar in Meghna upazila of Cumilla.

Global digital payment provider Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-Bangla Airlines, a private commercial airline in Bangladesh, aimed at providing benefits to the airline’s customers.

Prime Bank PLC has signed separate agreements with Dashboard and D Autos, two Dhaka-based automobile companies, at their respective offices in the capital to offer service benefits to the bank’s customers.

ONE Bank PLC has received approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission to issue a Tk 400 crore subordinated bond with a tenure of seven years.

Team HerFinance emerged as the champion of the Tech for Her Hackathon 2026, held recently in Chattogram.

Dhaka Bank PLC has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce a dual-currency payment solution, titled the “Dhaka Bank-Mastercard SME Business Credit Card”, to help small and medium-sized enterprises manage expenses, optimise cash flow and support business growth, according to a press release.

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) held a workshop, titled “The Art of Inner Wellness for Bank Officials”, at its head office in Dhaka on Monday.

The School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), organised an orientation programme on Sunday for newly admitted students of its MBA and EMBA programmes for the Autumn 2026 term.

Ispahani Group and ABC Real Estate have extended sponsorship support to three young Bangladeshi squash players, enabling them to compete at the international level.

Ispahani Tea Limited, the country’s most popular tea company, has launched “Ispahani Tea Lounge” at Saints Club in Gulshan, Dhaka recently, aiming to provide the club’s members with a premium tea experience.

MEP Group has launched its flagship product, the Gang Switch Socket (GSS) Signature Series, at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka recently.

Bank Asia PLC has recognised its employees for their outstanding performance in achieving business targets in the “Retail Banking Business” during the first half (H1) of 2026.

Md Mesbha Uddin Ali, chairman of Wega Group, has been appointed chairman of the newly constituted Board of Trustees of the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT).