Standard Chartered Bangladesh has arranged the first-ever green bond in Bangladesh as it mobilised Tk 150 crore for Pran Agro Ltd, a concern of Pran-RFL Group. 

Online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh recently won a “Mastercard Excellence Award 2021” in “Excellence in Mastercard Business (Merchant)– Online 2020-21” category.

Bank Asia Ltd yesterday celebrated its 22nd anniversary at Bank Asia Tower in Dhaka in honour of benefactors and well-wishers. 

A Scientific Seminar on ‘COPD & Pulmonary Rehabilitation’ was organized today at United Hospital.

Lloyds Consultancy Services (LCS) and CILT Bangladesh have collaborated on an awareness-building initiative titled "National Logistics Strategy".

Annual Sales & Marketing Conference-2021 of General Pharmaceuticals Limited was held at Motel Laboni Ground, Cox’sbazar on 25th Nov 2021, Thursday. 

Lafz colour cosmetics, skincare and fragrances will now be available at Lafz's own counter in Agora.

The Daily Star has signed a memorandum of understanding with HungryNaki, a concern of Daraz (Alibaba Group), to launch a newspaper reading contest.

Nokia yesterday launched two locally manufactured smartphone models, aiming to grab this expanding market with hopes that people will again start looking forward to their beloved brand reminiscing the past.

Pathao has decided to substantially cut its commission on bike rides in line with demands from drivers in a move that could potentially increase the company’s competitiveness and put pressure on rival Uber.

Shwapno, the largest retail chain in Bangladesh, has at last logged operating profits, a development that is likely to make the investors of its parent company, Advanced Chemical Industries (ACI), happy.

In our society, not all children are equally fortunate. Some of them have had major problems since birth, and they are tragically referred to as "Street kids" in our culture. These unfortunate youngsters are also entitled to happiness, which they have been seeking their entire lives. Fantasy Kingdom Complex has prepared a day out in the park for these children with 300 free tickets, free rides, transportation, and meals for all of them.

Youth Co:Lab, an initiative co-led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Citi Foundation, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and Startup Bangladesh Limited jointly launched a report titled “The State of the Ecosystem for Youth Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh” at a virtual event on 23 November.

SMEVai, the cloud-based “business back-office” services platform has announced that it has raised an undisclosed sum of cash and in-kind tech investment in the pre-seed stage. Renowned angels M Asif Rahman of ARCom & WPDeveloper and Nazmul Hasan Rupok of WPDeveloper participated in this round. Along with cash investments, SMEVai receives a full-fledged tech development team as part of the fundraising deal. The announcement came in the soft-launch event that took place in Dhaka’s Mohakhali DOHS yesterday.

Electro Mart and Trade International Industries, local distributors of air conditioner manufacturer Gree, jointly organised a programme at Dhaka Club to celebrate Gree’s 30-year journey in the world market.

Berger Paints Bangladesh yesterday opened a new “Berger Experience Zone” on Khanjahan Ali Road at Ferighat intersection in Khulna to provide one-stop painting solutions to all kinds of requirements. 

ISHO, the most innovative and disruptive furniture and lifestyle brand, was one of the global companies present at the region’s largest annual Design and Creative Festival, Dubai Design Week 2021, held between 8th and 12th November. ISHO is the first Bangladeshi brand that got invited to this event.

Genex Infosys Ltd, a leading IT & ITES company in Bangladesh, has recently signed an agreement with Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power Limited for implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP Solution through Business Central as part of their digital transformation initiative.

Many sanitation workers in developing countries are largely unsupported, unprotected and undervalued. Many are shunned for the work they do. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on their livelihoods, with many working longer hours or taking on increased risks without compensation, while others have lost their income completely, shows a new report of WaterAid.

Masihul Huq Chowdhury has recently been reappointed as the managing director of Community Bank Bangladesh Ltd for the second consecutive term, which will be effective from December 1.