Kazi Food Industries Limited, one of the leading food manufacturing companies in Bangladesh, recently organised a two-day “Annual Business Conference 2026” at Seagull Hotel in Cox’s Bazar.

Sayed Abul Hashem has been appointed as deputy managing director (DMD) and chief financial officer (CFO) of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC.

What started as a single store has since evolved into an international lifestyle house

British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke hosted the event.

The conference reviewed the company’s performance over the past year and outlined strategic priorities and business plans for 2026.

The initiative, sponsored by Southeast Bank PLC, distributed 1,000 blankets to provide winter relief

The outlet has been opened through Merchant Autos, a dealer partner of CG Runner BD Limited,

The programme was held in collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Toyota Bangladesh said it remains committed to supporting Bangladesh’s evolving mobility landscape through innovation, operational efficiency and responsible business practices.

Vision Electronics is showcasing nearly 300 products at Stall No. 46 in the main building of the fair venue.

Under the agreement, the two universities will jointly support collaborative research, high-quality publications in recognised journals and cooperative research partnerships.

Recent regulatory moves forcing banks to more accurately recognise and report defaulted loans have laid bare deep weaknesses in the banking system, underscoring the need for stronger discipline, risk management and governance, the International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) has said.

Nagad has launched a new service allowing users to pay Padma Bridge tolls instantly through their Nagad wallets.

Trust Bank PLC recently opened its new “Alikadam Branch” at Alikadam Bazar, Alikadam in Bandarban.

Bangladesh Krishi Bank achieved a milestone by collecting $3.13 billion in remittances in 2025, placing it second among all banks in the country.

Effective risk management has become a critical priority for treasury functions as organisations navigate an increasingly dynamic global environment, said Rohit Rozario, managing director and regional head of Business Management and Controls for Asia Pacific at Global Payments Solutions, HSBC.

Mercantile Bank PLC has promoted Tapash Chandra Paul and Shah Md Sohel Khurshid to the post of deputy managing director (DMD).

Landowners, stakeholders and homeowners attended the event.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced an automated system that allows advance income tax (AIT) paid at the import stage to be directly credited to taxpayers’ electronic returns.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has carried out major legal reforms in the stock market, said its chairman, Khondoker Rashed Maqsood.