Bangladesh is already one of the top 10 markets for Bata Shoe but its Chief Executive Officer Sandeep Kataria thinks the country offers further growth opportunities for the multinational company.

National Finance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tijarah Motors, enabling the latter’s auto loan customers to get preferential rate and service from the non-bank financial institution (NBFI).

Singer Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Arcelik, flagship of Turkey’s Koc Group, has launched a new initiative, styled “Transform for Growth”, in Dhaka today.

Model and film actress Bidya Sinha Mim has become a brand endorser of bKash, the largest mobile financial services (MFS) provider in Bangladesh.

Pepperoni Ltd, a concern of Fair Group, and TAP, a concern of Trust Bank, recently signed an agreement on payment collection. 

The leaders of the Association of Asset Management Companies and Mutual Funds (AAMCMF), led by its president Hasan Imam, had a meeting with State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu at his office in Dhaka last week.

Peyala, a favourite cafe in the capital, has opened its first overseas branch in Singapore

Howlader Maria & Co (HmAC), a chartered accountancy firm in Bangladesh, has opened their office in Banani, Dhaka.

Labaid Cardiac Hospital recently touched the milestone of 12,000 successful heart surgeries.

B2, a fashion house in Bangladesh, recently opened its fifth outlet, located in Mymensingh.

Bangladesh yesterday amended an agreement with the Netherlands on avoidance of double taxation and revenue evasion, according to a press release issued by the finance ministry.

The Saco Watch Company recently launched a showroom at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, which will feature watches offered by French brand ‘Bell and Ross’.

The pioneering wellness platform Dhaka Flow, in collaboration with Baridhara Society, hosted a transformative two-day festival of yoga and wellness at the scenic Baridhara Society Park last weekend

Popular Life Insurance Company recently organised its “Annual Conference 2024” at Hotel Sea Palace in Cox’s Bazar.

UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis said that the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework represents the UN development systems’ collective response to support Bangladesh in addressing key development priorities and challenges.

Mobile financial service (MFS) provider bKash has been honoured with the “Bill Collection Award” by Dhaka Wasa for contributing the most to Dhaka Wasa’s bill collection in fiscal year 2022-23.

Bluesign, a global total solutions provider for sustainable textile production, in collaboration with the Switzerland-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SBCCI), recently organised a seminar, styled “Digital Product Passport (DPP) with Bluesign Roadmap”.

Tylox, a homecare brand of the US, has named Bangladesh national cricket team all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as its brand ambassador.

Bangladesh Brand Forum and Women in Leadership, in association with Square Food & Beverage and The Daily Star, recently organised the fifth edition of the “WILFest 2024”, powered by RFL Houseware and presented by Akij Tableware at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Friday.

TK Group, a conglomerate of the country, recently launched a slew of products for consumers.