Smartphone brand “realme” recently unveiled its latest handset, named “realme 12”, in the Bangladesh market..Featuring supervooc fast charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess, the new device sets standards in the mid-range segment with its ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy, said a pr

MetLife Bangladesh recently signed an agreement with IDLC Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of IDLC Finance PLC..Ala Uddin, deputy managing director and chief financial officer of the life insurer, and Kazi Mashook ul Haq, managing director of IDLC Asset Management Ltd, penned the dea

Mastercard recently organised “Mastercard Tech Conference Q4, 2024” at a hotel in the capital with the participation of officials from various banks and non-bank financial institutions..Zakia Sultana and Sohail Alim, directors at Mastercard Bangladesh, inaugurated the session, Mastercard s

The initiative involves European Plan Zero members Revozona AG, Imogo AB, and Pluvia, whose technologies will be assessed together for the first time under one roof, according to a statement from H&M

ShareTrip, a travel and lifestyle platform in Bangladesh, was honoured “Leading Online Travel Agency” for the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel industry at the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards 2024..Jointly organised by Prime Bank and The Bangladesh Mon

Experts and businesspeople of the tourism industry in Bangladesh have prepared a roadmap for the sector’s recovery and urged the government for a comprehensive crisis management plan to this end..They put forward their plan during a seminar, styled “Roadmap for Tourism Recovery: Present Ba

Hasan Tarek has joined Eastern Insurance Company Ltd as its chief executive officer effective from October 1 this year..ASM Waheeduzzaman, chairman of the insurer, greeted Tarek with a bouquet, the insurer said in a press release..Waheeduzzaman conveyed their heartiest congratulation

The expo highlighted China’s leadership in smart cities, particularly through data-driven governance and AI. Bangladesh could replicate successful models like Shenzhen’s, where smart technologies optimise public services and enhance governance

The Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) should be revisited to design a clear pathway for improving the Power Development Board’s (PDB) financial strength and Bangladesh’s energy security, according to an article in Energy Outlook, a quarterly publication by the South Asian Network o

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) today awarded 41 local companies for their outstanding corporate governance practices, particularly in regard to ensuring transparency and accountability in overall management.

DBH Finance PLC recently launched a branch at the Khan Faiz Shotaiyu Bhaban on Shahid Nazrul Islam Sarak in Barishal city, aiming to offer home loans and deposit services to the people living in the city and its adjacent areas..This is the 16th branch of the non-bank financial institution

Alliance Finance PLC recently organised its sixth board meeting at the company’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka..Jowher Rizvi, chairman of the non-bank financial institution, presided over the meeting, the company said in a press release..Members of the board joined the meeting from S

Mominul Islam was elected as chairman of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) PLC at its board meeting yesterday..Islam has 25 years of experience in renowned global and local banks and financial institutions, with an outstanding track record in leadership, strategic and technical roles..H

LankaBangla Finance PLC and STS Capital Ltd, a subsidiary of STS Group, in partnership with Mastercard, recently launched a co-branded credit card, offering exclusive benefits for STS Group’s employees, teachers and guardians under the STS education umbrella..The umbrella covers Universal

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited, a sister concern of Walton Group, recently launched solar hybrid Instant Power Supply (IPS) units, which are environment friendly, renewable and affordable as well..The price caps of these IPS units start from a minimum of Tk 79,500 and maximum Tk 465,0

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) celebrated its 48th founding anniversary on Tuesday with the theme of “ICB helps in time of crisis in the capital market”..The bank chalked out different programmes, including discussion, cake-cutting ceremony, doa and milad mahfil, to mark th

BRAC Bank recently signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to offer its employees and dependents comprehensive life and medical insurance coverage..More than 22,000 coworkers and dependents of the bank will be protected against medical expenses, accidents, disabilities, and loss of lif

Union Capital Limited recently organised its 26th annual general meeting at the Gulshan Shooting Club in Gulshan, Dhaka..Munshi Shafiul Haque, chairman and independent director of the non-bank financial institution (NBFI), presided over the meeting, according to a press release..Waqa

Singer Bangladesh Ltd, a subsidiary of Arçelik, a flagship company of Türkiye’s Koç Group, recently launched a campaign, titled “Singer Bangladesh Transformation Journey”, highlighting the brand’s commitment to growth and excellence through implementing three key pillars of business transformati

Ridwan Mannan and Rozina Yasmin Kabir have been elected directors of National Finance Limited..The election was held during its 22nd annual general meeting (AGM) at a hotel in the capital yesterday..Asif Zahir, chairman of the non-bank financial institution (NBFI), presided over the