Day: April 24, 2025

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HBL President Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Economic Integration during Bangladesh Visit

Muhammad Nassir Salim, President & CEO - HBL, recently concluded a three-day official visit to Bangladesh, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to advancing trade and investment opportunities across the region.During the visit, Muhammad Nassir Salim met with key government policymakers, regulators, foreign and local investors, and senior leaders from the private sector. These engagements focused on enabling deeper economic cooperation between Bangladesh and strategic global markets, particularly China, the Middle East, and South Asia — regions where HBL holds a strong institutional footprint.HBL, with a legacy of over 45 years in Bangladesh, is playing an important role in supporting the country’s trade ecosystem. HBL has made historical strides in China, where the Bank has a bran...

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imo earns Google’s “Independent Security Review” badge for second consecutive year

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imo has recently earned the “Independent Security Review” badge on Google Play for the second consecutive year, reflecting its dedication towards users’ security and data privacy. The recognition is a part of Google’s Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) framework, which is now known as App Defense Alliance Mobile Profile Certification program, promoting high standards of security and privacy transparency among Android apps. Google security badge testifies that imo has met industry’s mobile security and privacy related best practices. Notably, imo is the only mainstream instant messaging app that holds this badge which is prominently displayed in the Data Safety section of its Google Play listing. The badge is a testament that imo has completed a rigorous third-party security rev...

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Country’s First Renewable Energy Festival Kicked Off at BUET

Breaking News, NGO News

With the aim of shaping a roadmap for a just and green energy transition through policy reform, showcasing innovative technologies, and ensuring active youth participation, the 'Renewable Energy Fest 2025' was inaugurated on 23 April at BUET through a vibrant ceremony. This two-day festival marks Bangladesh’s first celebration dedicated to renewable energy. It has been jointly organised by ActionAid Bangladesh, BUET, and the Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnet-BD). Distinguished guests formally inaugurated the festival by unveiling a symbolic sculpture. Following the opening ceremony, guests visited festival stalls of the Innovation and Technology Fair, where local innovators showcased cutting-edge technologies and ideas in renewable energy. Corporations also presented their...

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BASIS Represents Bangladesh at Japan IT Week 2025

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One of Asia’s largest and most prestigious international ICT exhibitions, Japan IT Week 2025 (Spring), has begun at Tokyo Big Sight, a renowned venue in Japan's capital city. Running from April 23 to 25, the event is a global platform for innovation and technological collaboration.This year, six member companies of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) are participating in this influential event with the support of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. Their involvement highlights the growing capabilities and international ambitions of Bangladesh’s ICT sector.The Bangladesh Pavilion was formally inaugurated on Tuesday by Md Daud Ali, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan. Also present at the ceremony were Commercial Counsellor Morarjee Deshai Barman, ...