July 13, 2026 - TheStatement24

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Coca-Cola Bangladesh Appoints Laila Farzana as Director, Front Line Marketing

Coca-Cola Bangladesh, one of the country’s leading beverage companies, has announced the appointment of Laila Farzana as Director - Front Line Marketing. Laila brings over 16 years of experience in marketing, media, digital transformation, trade marketing, and category management across some of Bangladesh’s leading consumer-focused organizations. Prior to joining Coca Cola Bangladesh, she served asDMC (Digital Marketing, Media, and dCommerce) Lead at Unilever Bangladesh, where she led the company's Digital Marketing, Media, and dCommerce functions across brands, anchoring the governance of the organization's media investment. Over the course of an eight-year career at Unilever, Laila held several leadership positions spanning category management, customer marketing, and media, drivin...

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ILLIYEEN showcases Bangladesh’s luxury fashion at D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026

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The luxury lifestyle brand ILLIYEEN is participating in the D-8 Halal Expo Indonesia 2026, one of the Muslim world's largest halal trade and lifestyle exhibitions, being held in Jakarta from July 8 to 12. Organized alongside the D-8 Economic Cooperation platform, the expo brings together businesses, policymakers, investors and consumers from D-8 member countries. Representing Bangladesh in the halal lifestyle retail segment, ILLIYEEN is showcasing its premium menswear collection, including signature thobes, footwear, leather goods and fragrances. "The global muslim lifestyle and halal industry is evolving rapidly, and consumers are looking for products that combine quality, functionality and timeless design," said Abu Adam, Manager Sales Planning and Operations, ILLIYEEN. "Our par...

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UCBD signs MoU with Karmo Group to strengthen industry–academia collaboration

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As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen industry–academia collaboration, Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading bedding manufacturer Karmo Group of Industries. Through the partnership, UCBD and Karmo Group will collaborate on initiatives that promote experiential learning, industry engagement, internships, and career development, equipping students with practical skills, professional exposure, and greater career readiness. The MoU was signed by Kingshuk Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of Universal College Bangladesh, and Diwan Shahriar, Director of Karmo Group of Industries. Shah Yousha Ahmed, General Manager, Corporate Relations at Universal College Bangladesh, attended the signing ceremony along with senior representative...

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Banglalink earns four accolades at CIPS Asia Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2026

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Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, has received four prestigious recognitions at the CIPS Asia Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2026, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, sustainability, social impact, and procurement excellence on the international stage. Organized by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the CIPS Asia Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards were held in Singapore from July 7 to 9, 2026. Regarded as one of the Asia-Pacific region's most prestigious recognitions in procurement and supply chain management, the awards celebrate organizations that demonstrate outstanding innovation, strategic impact, and excellence. Competing alongside leading multinational organizations from across the region, Banglalink was hono...

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Guardian posts 34.3% growth in H1 2026 claim settlements

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited has continued its strong claims settlement momentum, settling insurance claims worth Tk 334.09 crore during the first half (January–June) of 2026. The amount is 34.3 percent higher than the Tk 248.81 crore settled during the corresponding period last year, extending the company's upward trajectory in claim settlement. During the six-month period, Guardian disbursed a total of 131,593 claims across life, health, policy maturities and other claims. Of the total amount settled, Tk 175.24 crore was paid against 23,740 death claims, while Tk 140.21 crore was disbursed for 104,259 health insurance claims. The company also settled 3,594 claims under policy maturities and other claims, amounting to Tk 18.65 crore. The steady rise in claim settlement builds on ...

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BRAC Bank inaugurates flagship Tejgaon Principal Branch

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BRAC Bank has strengthened its presence in Dhaka with the inauguration of its flagship Tejgaon Principal Branch at Shanta Pinnacle on the Tejgaon–Gulshan Link Road. Located in Bangladesh's first 40-storey commercial skyscraper, the branch offers a premium banking experience with state-of-the-art digital banking solutions, including Bangladesh's first Digital Clearing Cheque Kiosk integrated with BACH, a Premium Banking Lounge, Queue Management System, and a dedicated Digital Corner. The branch was inaugurated by Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO. The ceremony was attended by M. Anisul Haque, FCMA, Executive Director, Group Finance, Shanta Holdings; Masud Rana, FCA, Additional Managing Director; Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Branch Di...