Day: October 8, 2024

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Unilever Consumer Care Wins ‘Gold award’ from ICSB

Unilever Consumer Care Limited (UCL) has received the ‘Gold Award’ from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) for Corporate Governance Excellence. The 11th ICSB National Award was handed over to UCL at a gala event in a city hotel yesterday. Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, has graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and handed over the trophies and certificates to the winning companies.The prestigious award was received by S. O. M. Rashedul Quayum, Non-Executive Director, along with Md. Naharul Islam Molla, Company Secretary and Regulatory Affairs Head, and other senior officials from UCL.Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder, Secret...

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Guardian Life Declares 20% Dividend

Breaking News, Business

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has declared a 15% stock dividend and a 5% cash dividend for its shareholders for the year 2023 during its 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM).This declaration reflects Guardian Life's ongoing efforts to maximize shareholder value, which have driven the company’s outstanding business performance since its establishment. It is worth noting that the company distributed a 15% cash dividend in both 2021 and 2022, as well as an 85% stock dividend in 2019, demonstrating its commitment to rewarding shareholders.Since its inception in 2013, Guardian Life Insurance, a fourth-generation life insurance company sponsored by Apex, BRAC, and Square, has consistently shown strong growth across all financial indicators. With investments of BDT 546 crore, the company h...

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Sundarbans Tiger Population Reaches 125, an Increase of 11 Tigers, Growth Rate at 9.65%

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According to Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the latest survey for 2023-24 has recorded 125 tigers in the Sundarbans. The tiger density is 2.64 per 100 square kilometers. Compared to 2018, the tiger population has increased by 11, reflecting a growth rate of 9.65%, and a 17.92% rise since 2015.In 2015, the Sundarbans had 106 tigers with a density of 2.17. By 2018, the number had risen to 114, with a density of 2.55, marking an 8% increase.The advisor further mentioned that 21 tiger cubs were photographed in the 2023-24 survey, although they were not included in the count due to the high mortality rate among cubs. In comparison, only 5 cubs were captured on camera in the 2015 and 2018 surveys.The tiger count was determined...

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Kids Time offers franchising opportunities

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Kids Time franchise offers a great opportunity for individuals interested in fostering children's creativity and future skills. Bangladesh's popular creative after-school brand, Kids Time, is franchising.Kids Time Franchise can be a great opportunity for those who want to work on children's creativity and future skills. Kids Time branch can be taken to increase the knowledge and skills of future leading children in any part of Bangladesh. Kids Time offers creative courses like Singapore Math, Joy School Spoken English, Creative Art Craft, and Story Making for children aged 4–12 years. The world's best math program, Singapore Math, launched Kids Time, which is now modeled after the country's math curriculum. The American Organization Joy School English has been brought to Bangladesh by ...

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MetLife’s Regional President visits Bangladesh

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Lyndon Oliver, Regional President of MetLife Asia, recently visited Bangladesh as part of his ongoing engagement with MetLife’s diverse markets across the region.Oliver took the opportunity to meet with MetLife Bangladesh’s employees and agents, expressing his deep appreciation for their hard work and dedication. His visit also included attending a special annual ceremony recognizing the best of MetLife Bangladesh's agents.Speaking about his visit, Oliver said, “Bangladesh is an important market for MetLife and I am always delighted by the passion and dedication of our people here. Their focus on delivering innovative solutions and high-quality service to our customers truly reflects our purpose of being always with you, building a more confident future.”As the largest life ins...

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Banglalink brings in co-branded cards in collaboration with EBL and Mastercard

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The innovative digital operator Banglalink, in collaboration with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Mastercard, launched three new co-branded cards for Banglalink Orange Club members today.Driven by an urge to empower the customers to help them reach their full potential, Banglalink keeps coming up with digital solutions and time-befitting offers for adding value. In its continuation, these 3 new co-branded cards – namely the Mastercard World Credit Card, Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, and Mastercard Prepaid Card – have been launched. Members of Banglalink Orange Club, a loyalty program for Banglalink users, can enjoy special offers and redeem reward points against their purchases using these cards.Cardholders using the Titanium Credit Card will get a free card, while Mastercard World c...