The annual general meeting of the American Council on Education (ACE) took place in Washington DC, USA recently, bringing together academicians, leaders, presidents, and top management from different higher education institutions around the world.

Nahee Aluminum Composite Panel Ltd posted a nearly 88 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 1.09 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year.

Eastern Housing Limited’s profit rose nearly 30 per cent to Tk 15.68 crore in the third quarter of the ongoing financial year of 2022-23.

BBS Cables Limited posted an 83.5 per cent year-on-year fall in profit to Tk 2.12 crore in the January-March quarter of the ongoing financial year.

Colgate-Palmolive (Asia) Pte Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of personal care products worldwide, is going to build a factory in Bangladesh in partnership with local conglomerate ACI Ltd to cater to the fast-expanding consumer market.  

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors has launched “Mitsubishi Xpander Cross”, a new model in their sport utility vehicle (SUV) lineup.

Vision Emporium, a chain store for electronics products of RFL Group, has launched a campaign titled “Double Dose” on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha.

Berger Paints Bangladesh has decided to take a loan from its parent company, J&N Investments (Asia) Ltd, to facilitate the opening of a letter of credit for the import of raw materials. 

Panache and GoDeshi organised a two-day fashion exhibition styled “Apex Presents Panache Ramadan Souk” on April 7 and 8 at Six Seasons Hotel, Gulshan 2.

The Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) has re-elected its president and general secretary for a two-year term. 

This is where SOLshare came in - the leading climate-tech startup that has revolutionised solar peer-to-peer energy sharing is now tackling the electric three-wheeler market in the country with their one-of-a-kind technology - SOLmobility, helping individuals like Sohor Ali battle energy poverty.

Huawei has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with bKash over enabling more people to participate in financial inclusion and benefit from the digital economy in Bangladesh. 

Tamijuddin Textile Mills Limited yesterday said it has increased the authorised capital from Tk 35 crore to Tk 100 crore.

Ring Shine Textiles Limited suffered a Tk 19.01 crore loss in the October-December quarter of the current financial year.

The stock market regulator has requested the police to slap a foreign travel ban on Kh Asadul Islam, managing director of Alliance Capital Asset Management, as he has allegedly embezzled Tk 45 crore. 

Nagad turns four and Grameenphone twenty-six on this March 26. The two pathbreaking companies share their birthdays with Bangladesh’s Independence Day.

Agro-food processing company Pran has achieved halal certificate issued by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) in favour of its 96 products under 18 categories on Wednesday.

ACI Tire Solutions, a subsidiary of ACI Group, has begun its journey in the tyre industry with “LingLong Tire”. 

Leading mobile financial service provider Nagad has come up with a mega offer of winning a BMW car for its customers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries, a powerhouse in the electronics and home appliance markets of Bangladesh, recently launched a premium category air conditioner (AC) designed by European brand ACC.