Month: December 2024

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World Premiere of Farooki’s Political Satire ‘840’ Grabs the Attention

The world premiere of Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s much-anticipated political satire 840, also known as Democracy Pvt. Ltd., took place at Star Cineplex in the SKS Tower, located in Dhaka’s Mohakhali area. The event, held on Wednesday, December 11, at 7:30 PM, featured a two-and-a-half-hour screening, attended by the director and the creative team behind 840. The premiere attracted a select audience of invited guests, media professionals, and other attendees, all gathered to witness Farooki's latest work.Among the distinguished guests at the premiere were Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works; Mr. Md. Nahid Islam, Advisor to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology and the Ministry of Information...

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USAID, PVH, and CARE Recognizes 25 Ready-Made Garment Factories Achievements to Empower Women Workers

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USAID’s Women Thrive in Bangladesh Activity organized a Suppliers’ Roundtable and Champions Award Ceremony today at Hotel Le Meridien, Dhaka.The event brought together attendees to share lessons learned and best practicesfrom the activity implementations as well as recognizesfactories for their achievements in providing life and professional skills training to women workers in Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector.25 PVH supply chain factories received Thrive Champions Awards for demonstrating significant, measurable, and evident achievements in implementing the Personal Advancement and Career Enhancement (P.A.C.E.) training program.The P.A.C.E training program provideswomen workers with market-oriented soft skills, like negotiation and communication, to support career advanceme...

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PROGGA-ATMA Meets MoCAT Adviser

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A smoke-free environment facilitates tourism. Designated smoking areas (DSAs) at hotels and restaurants prevent authorities from ensuring totally smoke-free environment for non-smokers. As a person enters or exits, cigarette smoke leaks from smoking zones and makes all patrons, including women and children, inhale secondhand smoke. Hospitality workers also fall victim to passive smoking while providing service. Against this backdrop, it is a must to ban DSAs by amending tobacco control law. A delegation from research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) said this during a meeting with Mr. A. F. Hassan Ariff, the Honorable Adviser for the Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry and the Land Ministry. During the meeting, the Hon. Advise...

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Robi leads sustainable rehabilitation for flood-affected communities in Feni

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Robi Axiata PLC has undertaken various sustainable initiatives to support the post rehabilitation of flood-affected communities in Feni. In collaboration with the Give Bangladesh Foundation, Robi is working to build post-disaster resilience among those impacted in Parshuram Upazilla, Feni, with a focus on education, agriculture, and environmental recovery.The devastating floods that struck the greater Noakhali and Feni regions of Bangladesh during August and September this year left countless people homeless and without livelihoods. Farmers and professionals from various sectors were severely affected, and educational institutions, along with other critical infrastructure, suffered significant damage. While Robi’s sustainability team provided immediate relief during the floods, the ope...

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UCB students to benefit from partnership with Prime Bank PLC

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prime Bank PLC, creating new opportunities for UCB graduates to launch their professional careers. The signing ceremony, held at the UCB Campus on 10 December,witnessed a genuine spirit of industry-academia collaboration.Under this agreement, UCB students will gain access to placement and internship opportunities with Prime Bank PLC. The talented young resources will also benefit from training sessions, knowledge-sharing programs, guest lectures, career guidance, and mentorship to support and fastrack their professional development.Representatives from Prime Bank PLC at the event included Deputy Managing Director Nazeem A Choudhury and DMD & Head of HRD Ziaur Rahman. Universal College Banglad...

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BRAC Bank hosts exclusive evening for Premium Banking customers

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BRAC Bank has recently hosted an exclusive premium banking evening to celebrate its strong customer relationship.As a financial partner of progress, the bank has reiterated its commitment to outstanding services and innovative financial solutions to valued customers.This prestigious gathering brought together esteemed clients, stakeholders, senior bankers and dignitaries for an evening of networking, celebration, and unveiling of new propositions.The bank’s Chairperson Meheriar M. Hasan, Managing Director & CEO Selim R. F. Hussain greeted the clients at the ceremony held at Hotel Sheraton on December 6, 2024.At the ceremony, the bank formally launched Premium Banking Plus Segment with introduction of VISA Signature Multicurrency Debit Card and also Premium Banking Senio...

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NCCBL initiates Digital Banking transformation by FloraBank

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National Credit and Commerce Bank PLC (NCCB) has announced a landmark digital transformation initiative, marking a significant step forward in its commitment to enhanced technological infrastructure and superior customer experiences. NCCB formalized its partnership with Flora Systems Limited through the Agreement signing ceremony on 10th December, 2024 in NCCBL Headquarters, Motijheel. This partnership aims to bolster NCCB's operational efficiency and service quality via the deployment of Flora Systems' advanced core banking solutions. The agreement was signed by Mr. M. Shamsul Arefin, Managing Director, NCCBL and Mr. Mustafa Rafiqul Islam, Chairman & Managing Director, Flora Systems Limited.It is noteworthy that NCCB has been utilizing FloraBank CBS since 2008, having replaced the...

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Kazi Fahad elected as national president of JCI Bangladesh for 2025

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Junior Chamber International (JCI) Bangladesh successfully held its National General Assembly at Le Meridien Hotel, Dhaka, recently. The assembly, attended by Local Presidents and National Governing Board Members, finalized the Executive Board for 2025 to lead the organization in the coming year.Kazi Fahad has been elected as the National President of JCI Bangladesh for 2025. A well-known entrepreneur, he serves as the Managing Director of Kazi Printing & Accessories Ltd. and is a Director of BGAPMEA. Under his leadership, JCI Bangladesh is poised to continue fostering dynamic leadership and impactful initiatives.The assembly also announced the formation of the 2025 National Board, which includes a diverse group of young, visionary leaders in both elected and appointed roles. J...

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10th YARN, FABRICS & ACCESSORIES SHOW 2024 to Begin on December 11

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The 10th YARN, FABRICS & ACCESSORIES SHOW, a focused sourcing event for yarn, fabrics, and accessories, is scheduled to take place from December 11-14, 2024, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. Organized by ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, the event will feature over 150 international suppliers showcasing a diverse range of yarns, fabrics, accessories, cutting-edge innovations, chemicals, and screen printing machinery—all under one roof.The show is targeted at the Buying Offices, Buying Agents and RMG Exporters, Knit Composite units, Label Manufacturers, Importers, merchandisers, and provides an excellent opportunity for your members looking to source new collections and identify new suppliers at this show. This event will be the Sourcing Gateway of ...

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Bangla Bosoti Launches to Make the dream of Homeownership Attainable at Rent Costs

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Bangla Bosoti, the country’s first modern township offering sustainable living, has officially launched near Aminbazar, adjacent to the proposed Dhaka-Hemayetpur Metro Rail Line. This innovative project enables buyers to secure land ownership with a saf-kabla deed by paying only 30% down payment and to build aesthetically designed duplex or triplex homes over the next five years through installments equivalent to average monthly house rent in Dhaka.The launch ceremony, held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, was attended by Ms. Sharmeen S. Murshid, Honorable Advisor to the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, as the Chief Guest. Bangla Bosoti’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Md. Salah Uddin, presided over the event and elaborated on the project’s ...