Day: November 11, 2024

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BRAC Bank inaugurates women-owned Agent Banking Outlet in Munshiganj

BRAC Bank has inaugurated the third women-owned Agent Banking Outlet in Munshiganj.This marks a significant milestone in the bank's commitment to promoting financial inclusion and women's empowerment in the banking sector. BRAC Bank aims to inspire confidence and imbue women with an entrepreneurial spirit, fostering financial inclusivity and economic growth.This is the 87th women-owned Agent Banking Outlet out of a network of 1,115 across the country. This inclusive initiative will usher in a new chapter in the inclusion of enterprising women entrepreneurs in the Agent Banking business and will go a long way toward the financial and social empowerment of women in Bangladesh.Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director & Head of SME Banking, BRAC Bank, formally inaugurated the...

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Banglalink Launches Lifestyle Pack RYZE with AI-powered App

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Banglalink, the nation’s leading digital operator, has unveiled RYZE, an innovative AI-powered digital lifestyle pack aimed at empowering young users with a dynamic digital experience.Aligning with the government’s vision to support youth through upskilling opportunities, Banglalink’s RYZE provides AI-powered productivity tools for self-development.Under this prepaid package, RYZE also offers a unique feature of ‘endless internet’ where all data packs ensure continued internet availability even if the purchased volume is consumed before the pack’s expiry.The launch event, held at Aloki on Tejgaon-Gulshan Link Road, showcased RYZE’s innovative features and AI tools. The event was attended by key Banglalink leaders alongside prominent guests, influencers, students, and business p...

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Government Published Red List of 1,000 Plant Species for Conservation and effective management: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, stated that a Red List of 1,000 plant species has been prepared to ensure effective conservation and management of plant species in Bangladesh. She added that this list has enabled an accurate assessment of endangered plant species. According to the list, 271 species are minimally threatened, 256 species lack sufficient data, and 395 species are vulnerable, among which 5 are critically endangered, 127 are endangered, and 263 are near threatened. Additionally, 70 species are classified as nearly threatened, while 7 have been identified as regionally extinct.The environmnet advisor shared these remarks on Monday, November 11, at the publication event of the “Red List of Plants of Bangladesh” held in ...

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foodpanda wins ‘Visa Payment Excellence Award’

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Country's leading online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda has been awarded the Visa Payment Excellence Award 2024 in the Excellence in Merchant Acceptance (Online) category for the highest number of online transactions using Visa cards on an e-commerce site. foodpanda has received the prestigious award at the 'Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2024', organized by Visa to recognise its most valued partners and clients in Bangladesh. The award recognizes foodpanda's significant contribution to the digital payments ecosystem, marking yet another milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to driving digital transformation in Bangladesh. Jamal Yusuff Zuberi, Director, Finance, foodpanda Bangladesh, said, "We are honored to receive the "Excellence in Merchant A...

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Gold Kinen launches country’s first monthly gold savings feature

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Gold Kinen, Bangladesh’s first gold-purchasing app, makes gold savings easy, accessible and convenient for everyone, through automatic monthly gold savings option, paid through bKash.The new ‘Auto Gold Save’ feature on the Gold Kinen App lets users set up monthly gold savings from Tk 1,000 to Tk 50,000, which will be automatically deducted from their designated bKash account upon users consent on pre-set dates. This unique feature provides a hands-free way to build a regular savings portfolio in gold, mirroring familiar monthly savings plans.The initiative is expected to inspire people to take their first step into gold purchases and promote a shift toward smart gold savings, aligning with their broader goals of accelerating financial inclusion, savings propensity and amplifying f...