Day: September 27, 2026

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VEON and Square Group Receive Bangladesh Bank Approval for Digital Bank License

VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, "VEON"), a global digital operator, today announced that a joint venture between VEON Digital Financial Group and Square Group, one of Bangladesh's leading business conglomerates, has received approval for a Digital Bank license from Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh. The license marks VEON's entry into full-scale digital banking in Bangladesh, building on Banglalink's existing Payment Service Provider (PSP) license, which underpins its Mukto Pay digital payments service.This milestone reflects continued progress under "Invest in Bangladesh NOW!": a public-private partnership with the Government of Bangladesh that VEON formally launched in New York during UN General Assembly High-Level Week. VEON has committed an initial US$250 million anchor inve...

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Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque joins BRAC Bank Board as Independent Director

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BRAC Bank Board has welcomed Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque as an Independent Director. Welcoming Dr Razzaque to the Board, Meheriar M. Hasan, Chairperson of BRAC Bank, said: “As BRAC Bank enters an important phase of its growth and transformation, strong governance and informed strategic oversight remain critical. Dr Razzaque’s extensive experience in research, development, education, and policymaking will bring valuable perspectives to our Board and help shape the Bank’s strategic direction. We look forward to his guidance as we continue to strengthen governance and create sustainable long-term value for our stakeholders.”Dr Razzaque brings extensive national and international experience in economics, research, development, and public policy, which will help steer BRAC Bank toward new he...

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Uber Appoints S M Jamshed Hasan as Country Head for Uber Bangladesh

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Uber, the leading ridesharing app, has announced the appointment of S M Jamshed Hasan as Country Head for Uber Bangladesh. In his new role, Jamshed will lead Uber’s business and operations in the country, as the company continues to expand its mobility offerings and build on its growing presence in Bangladesh.Jamshed brings over 15 years of experience across sales, business development, strategic partnerships and commercial leadership, with experience spanning fintech, logistics and insurance. He joins Uber from Wagely Bangladesh, where he was the Vice President of Business and Growth and was responsible for driving business expansion and contributing to the company’s regional business strategy. Earlier in his career, he held commercial and business development roles at DHL, UPS and Me...