Airtel Bangladesh rebrands as Cirkle
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Rancon Electronics honours best-performing dealers
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Sadia Haque named UNCTAD advocate for South Asia
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Citizens Bank, BB team up to boost agri financing
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Sadia Haque named UNCTAD advocate for South Asia
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HSBC Bangladesh launches Export Excellence Awards 2026
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19 August 2026 Organisation News

Trust Bank signs MoU with Sheba.xyz to launch digital nano loan

Trust Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sheba.xyz, one of the leading digital fintech platforms in Bangladesh, to promote digital financial inclusion in the country through the introduction of a Digital Nano Loan facility.
9 February 2026

Pubali Bank holds ‘cashless rally’ in Lalmatia

Pubali Bank PLC recently held a cashless rally and view-exchange meeting, and launched Bangla QR code in Lalmatia, Dhaka, aiming to make the cashless transaction system in Bangladesh more dynamic and increase public awareness.
9 February 2026

Prime Bank hosts youth empowerment session at Kuet

Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) and the Kuet Business & Entrepreneurship Club (KEBC), recently organised a session, titled “Empowering Youth”, at the Kuet campus under its flagship PrimeAcademia initiative.
9 February 2026

IUB marks National Library Day with focus on AI and research literacy

The programme, organised by the IUB Library, included formal addresses, a featured talk, student activities and recognition segments aimed at promoting effective and ethical use of information resources.
8 February 2026

NSU awards honorary professorship to former Norwegian minister Erik Solheim

The seminar, titled How Asia is leading the green transformation and how Bangladesh can benefit, was organised by NSU’s Center for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience on Sunday, 08 February 2026, at the university’s Syndicate Hall.
8 February 2026

Hotel Sarina Dhaka hosts pre-Ramadan iftar & dinner food tasting ceremony

The event showcased Sarina’s specially curated Iftar followed by Dinner menu
8 February 2026

5th Crown Cement Language Day Cup Golf Tournament 2026 held

Participants included army personnel, civilians and foreign golfers from clubs across the country, making it one of the largest amateur golf tournaments of the season.
8 February 2026

Banglalink launches special voice and data packs ahead of national election

The country’s digital operator said the time-bound offers were designed to support increased communication as voters travel across the country
8 February 2026

Abul Khair Group honours top students at Marks Active School Genius finale

The competition was organised by Marks Active School, an initiative of Abul Khair Group, in collaboration with 10 Minute School. It began online in September 2025 and attracted participation from more than 100,000 students nationwide.
8 February 2026

Ignite Youth Climate Summit 2026 held in Dhaka

The day-long event was organised by Ignite Global Foundation to promote youth leadership and climate action in Bangladesh.
8 February 2026

ShopUp enters Saudi market with Makkah Municipality JV

ShopUp, a business-to-business commerce platform, yesterday announced a landmark expansion of its global footprint through a strategic partnership between its Saudi-based brand, Sary, and Al-Balad Al-Amin Technologies, the investment arm of the Holy Makkah Municipality.
8 February 2026

Al-Arafah Islami Bank signs deal with Nagorik Specialised Hospital

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nagorik Specialised Hospital Limited.
8 February 2026

Standard Bank holds business review meeting

Standard Bank PLC yesterday organised its “Business Review Meeting 2026” at the bank’s head office in Dhaka.
8 February 2026

Citizens Bank opens Baligaon sub-branch in Munshiganj

Citizens Bank PLC recently launched a new sub-branch at Baligaon in Munshiganj.
8 February 2026

Nagad presents awards to campaign winners

Nagad Limited recently named ASM Noman Sarkar of Cumilla as the winner of the mega prize, a Royal Enfield motorcycle, in its campaign, titled “Asha Aar Fera, Surprise Sera”.
8 February 2026

Ahteshamul Haque appointed as MD of Dutch-Bangla Bank

Md Ahteshamul Haque Khan has been appointed as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), respectively, of Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC.
8 February 2026

SEU, British Council partner on language teaching and assessment

Under the agreement, the two institutions will work together to promote excellence in English language teaching and learning, professional development, assessment support, and capacity-building programmes for students and faculty members.
7 February 2026

Renata PLC becomes title sponsor of Bangladesh’s IRONMAN 70.3 journey

The IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo features a 1.9-kilometre swim, a 90-kilometre cycling segment, and a 21.1-kilometre run.
7 February 2026

NSU seminar examines ethical limits of Anthropic’s AI model Claude

Titled A Philosophical Critique of Anthropic’s “Constitution” for its AI Model “Claude”, the seminar brought together faculty members, academics, researchers, and students for discussion on artificial intelligence, ethics, and philosophy
7 February 2026

ISU, Asia e University sign MoU to expand higher study and research

The MoU signing ceremony and a discussion session titled Exploring Higher Study Opportunities were held at the ISU Auditorium
7 February 2026