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Zannatul Hoque Shapla Vows to Restore Trust in E-Commerce Sector

Zannatul Hoque Shapla, CEO of Azure Cuisine and a candidate for the Board of Directors (2025–2027) of the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB), has pledged to ensure equal opportunities and rights for all entrepreneurs in the country’s e-commerce sector. Speaking at a discussion with ICT journalists on Wednesday evening (7 May) at the Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan, Dhaka, she emphasised her longstanding commitment to the industry. I have been actively involved in e-commerce for many years, though I did not have the opportunity to step into the spotlight until now, she stated. My goal is to ensure that every entrepreneur can operate their business with confidence, to help restore consumer trust, and to enhance the global branding of Bangladeshi e-commerce. Highlighting the import...

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Global Investors Witness PriyoShop’s Impact Firsthand

Breaking News, Feature

PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B marketplace and smart distribution platform, is on a mission to reshape the country’s retail ecosystem. Since its inception in 2021, PriyoShop has empowered over 116,000+ MSMEs by connecting them with 276 top brands, ensuring seamless last-mile delivery, tech-enabled logistics, and data-driven operations that build trust and unlock growth. To date, PriyoShop has raised over $6 million in funding—a clear vote of confidence from global investors who believe in its mission to simplify the supply chain and amplify purchase power for micro-retailers across the country. This capital is being strategically deployed to expand operations, scale embedded finance, and drive digital transformation in underserved markets. Recently PriyoShop has the privilege of hos...

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Robi partners with FloSolar and GreenPower Asia to build 100 MW Solar Power Plant

Breaking News, Business

Robi Axiata PLC. has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FloSolar Solutions Ltd. and GreenPower Asia to form a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the development and operation of a 100 MWp solar power park. Under the groundbreaking partnership, an initial shortlist of several sites has been designated, and the final site location will be decided after conducting a detailed feasibility study. Under the agreement, Robi will procure power according to the company’s requirements through a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA), marking a transformative step in Bangladesh’s renewable energy landscape. This landmark initiative has been made possible by the government’s recent draft policy allowing Merchant Power Plants, enabling private entities to develop and sell...

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Xiaomi Announces BDT 10-Crore Eid Campaign

Breaking News, Technology

With a total prize pool worth of Tk 10 crore, Xiaomi has launched its 'Eid with Xiaomi' campaign to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. The campaign offers guaranteed gifts to every customer who purchases a Xiaomi smartphone starting from 7 May 2025 and a selected number of participants will be eligible to win mega prizes including 5 lac Tk prize, multi-door refrigerators and air conditioners. In an exciting Eid campaign, all buyers of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 (any variant) will receive Redmi earbuds or a guaranteed minimum cashback of BDT 500. Additionally, purchasers of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro (8GB + 256GB) will receive attractive gifts such as Redmi earbuds or branded t-shirts. Meanwhile, buyers of the Xiaomi Redmi 13 (6GB + 128GB) can enjoy cashback of up to BDT 3,000, with a guaranteed min...

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Demand for Reducing the Number of Cigarette Price Tiers

Breaking News, NGO News

Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) has called for reducing the number of cigarette price tiers from existing 04 (four) to 03 (three) in the upcoming 2025-26 FY national budget. The low and medium tiers of cigarettes, if merged into one, would discourage the youth and the poor from getting hooked on smoking and simultaneously would increase revenue inflow for the government. Experts said this today (7 May 2025, Wednesday) during a meeting of ATMA members, held at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra of the Capital. As per the proposals presented during the meeting, the low and medium tiers should be merged into one and prices for 10 sticks of the merged tier should be set at BDT 90. The retail price of high-tier cigarettes should be kept at existing BDT 140 for 10 sticks. The prices for 10 sticks of ...

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Beximco Pharma Signs MoU with North South University for Research Collaboration

Breaking News, Education

Beximco Pharmaceuticals and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of North South University (NSU) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering research, innovation, and career development in the pharmaceutical sector. The MoU was signed on Monday ( 5 May 2025) by Mr. Rabbur Reza, Chief Operating Officer of Beximco Pharma, and Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor of NSU, on behalf of their respective organizations. Under this MoU, Beximco Pharma will provide financial support and access to world class research facilities to selected MPharm students from NSU, facilitating their thesis work on specific topics. This collaboration underscores Beximco Pharma's commitment to nurturing future talent and advancing pharmaceutical research in Banglades...

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BRAC Bank to participate in Bangladesh Bank CMSME Fair and Conference for women entrepreneurs

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BRAC Bank is participating in a Banker-Women Entrepreneur Conference and Product Showcasing Fair exclusively for women entrepreneurs of cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSME). The SME and Special Programmes Department of Bangladesh Bank is organizing the exposition to help create a market for women business owners. This initiative is part of the central bank’s mission to inspire more women into entrepreneurship and ensure their inclusion in the mainstream financial system. Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur will formally inaugurate the fair as the chief guest on May 8, 2025, at Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka. The expo will run from 10:00AM to 08:00PM until May 11, 2025, and is open to the public. Finance and Science and Technology Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahm...

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Bangladesh Just Transition Academy launched

Breaking News, NGO News

The International Labour Organization (ILO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Laudes Foundation, and Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) came together to organize the Bangladesh Just Transition Academy on 6 May 2025. The Bangladesh Just Transition Academy is a two-day event happening in Dhaka on the 6-7th May 2025 convening key national stakeholders to reflect on and improve the understanding of what a just transition towards an environmentally sustainable and resilient economy and society means for Bangladesh. The Academy involves panel discussions among stakeholders, presentations from youth climate entrepreneurs, interactive breakout sessions, and is expected to culminate in a call to action between the government, employers’, and workers’ organizations to ...

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Singer | Beko Unveils First-of-Its-Kind “Solution Card” Campaign to Ease Eid-ul-Azha Preparations

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In a heartfelt effort to stand beside customers during a time of giving and preparation, Singer | Beko is proud to introduce the “Solution Card”, a first-of-its-kind campaign specially designed to ease the Eid-ul-Azha journey with meaningful, relevant, and exciting solutions. Rooted in deep consumer and market insights, the Solution Card is more than just a promotion—it’s a reflection of Singer | Beko’s ongoing commitment to customer care, empathy, and practical support in challenging times. This campaign has already created a wave of excitement across the country. Today, Mst. Jinnatunnas from Rajshahi became one of the first grand prize winners, walking away with the coveted “Houseful Appliance” after purchasing a Freezer. Many more customers from different corners of Bangladesh are al...

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9 Recommendations by Dhaka Ahsania Mission to Prevent Road Crashes during Eid-ul-Azha”

Breaking News, NGO News

Road crashes continue to claim lives across the country every day. According to information released by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, 132 people were killed and 208 injured in 110 road crushes over a span of 8 days. Similarly, BRTA reports that during the last Eid-ul-Azha, 215 people were killed and 278 injured in 216 road crashes over 12 days. Despite numerous measures taken to prevent road crashes in the country, the rate of crushes remains alarmingly high. Therefore, for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, Dhaka Ahsania Mission has put forward 9 recommendations to prevent road crashes. On Tuesday (May 6) at 11:30 AM, during an event titled "The Role of Media in Strengthening Road Safety" organized by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission ...