Shyamol Boran Das has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of “upay”, the digital financial service brand of UCB Fintech Company Limited.

Guardian Life Insurance Limited (Guardian) has signed an agreement with upay, the digital financial service brand of UCB Fintech Company Limited, to introduce affordable and accessible insurance and healthcare solutions for upay customers.

SBAC Bank PLC recently organised a daylong workshop on financial management to enhance the capacity of women entrepreneurs in the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in partnership with global digital payment provider Visa, has launched the “FIFA World Cup 2026 Spend Campaign”, aiming to deliver enhanced experiences for its cardholders.

The workshop was held at the LGED headquarters and organised by the Climate Resilient Local Infrastructure Centre (CReLIC)

Singer said the results should be seen in the context of its ongoing investments.

NRB Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with United Healthcare Services Limited, a private multi-facility healthcare provider and a subsidiary of United Group, further strengthening its commitment to delivering enhanced healthcare benefits to its customers and employees.

Citizens Bank PLC has signed an agreement with RedDot Digital Limited, an IT and digital solutions company and a sister concern of Robi Axiata Limited, to implement a modern and integrated human resource information system (HRIS).

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) recently launched a new branch in Munshiganj’s Srinagar, aimed at delivering fast, secure, and reliable banking services to local customers’ doorsteps.

Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Healthcare Diagnostics Center Limited (HDCL), a Dhaka-based diagnostic centre and a sister concern of Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, to provide healthcare benefits to its customers.

The initiative was jointly organised by Ujjwala Women and Youth Welfare Foundation and CCI Foundation.

The service is expected to enable users to access communication services in areas with limited or no network coverage

Mutual Trust Bank PLC, in association with its MNC Banking Department, recently organised a workshop on “Foreign Direct Investment in Bangladesh”.

Pubali Bank PLC yesterday launched its 1,000th (ATM/CRM) booth at the Registrar Building of the University of Dhaka.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has sought Australian investment in Bangladesh’s solar power generation sector to meet the growing domestic demand for electricity.

Speakers also discussed Singapore’s economic growth, governance model and role in global trade.

The organisers said the award recognises outstanding photographic work from across participating countries.

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is set to serve as a precedent for future agreements with major economies such as the European Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), and the United Kingdom, as Bangladesh seeks to expand its global trade network.

The company won in the Best Retailer (Electronics) category, Emerging Retailer of the Year, and Most Admired Retailer in New Market Penetration

Looking ahead, the company plans to focus on smarter urban living, sustainable development, better design thinking, digital customer experience, efficient construction systems and ethical governance.