Day: September 28, 2026

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Mohammad Abu Jafar is the Managing Director of National Bank

Mr. Mohammad Abu Jafar has joined as the Managing Director of National Bank PLC on Sunday, September 20, 2026. He is a veteran banker with 36 years of professional experience in the banking industry. Throughout his distinguished career, he has served in diverse capacities with extensive expertise in business development, Ready Made Garment (RMG) financing, offshore banking, corporate banking, treasury business and operations, credit management, foreign trade financing, international business and branch banking. Prior to joining National Bank PLC, Mr. Abu Jafar served at The Premier Bank PLC as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer. Before that, he served at Dhaka Bank PLC as Additional Managing Director & Chief Business Officer (CBO). He also served as Managing Director of D...

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VEON and Banglalink Convene Global Investors in New York to Advance “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!”

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Symposium builds momentum for initiative targeting USD 1 billion in foreign direct investment in Bangladesh's digital economy, anchored by VEON's USD 250 million commitment[Dhaka, September 25, 2026] VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, and its operating subsidiary in Bangladesh, Banglalink, on Thursday hosted the inaugural investor symposium for the “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” initiative in New York City, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The closed-door roundtable brought together global investors, development finance institutions and Bangladeshi government officials to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s digital economy.VEON’s “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” initiative, launched earlier this year, is a proposed public-private partn...

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Banglalink Launching Direct Mobile-to-Satellite Services with Starlink

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Banglalink has received approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to launch its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service, bringing mobile connectivity to places across Bangladesh beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks.With this service, Bangladesh becomes the first country in South Asia to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell connectivity.The service is designed to be simple and accessible to everyone. If you can see the stars, you can connect anytime, in a simple and easy way. If you have a Banglalink 4G-enabled phone, you can use the service wherever Starlink Direct-to-Cell coverage is available, without needing a special phone, satellite dish or any additional equipment. There is nothing extra to install or set up.All Banglalink subscribers wit...

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Samsung Bangladesh unveils new H-series TV lineup with Micro RGB for enhanced viewing experience

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Samsung Bangladesh has launched its latest H-Series TV lineup, featuring Micro RGB technology, OLED displays, and Mini LED options, as well as AI-powered features across selected models. Over the last twenty years, Samsung has consistently raised the bar for industry standards through introducing ground-breaking TV innovations. The new H-Series builds on this legacy, bringing the world’s first Micro RGB technology to Bangladeshi consumers.The H-Series consists of several TV categories, offering different display technologies and features for different viewing preferences. At the top of the lineup is the premium Micro RGB range (R95H), while the OLED series (S95H and S85H) delivers rich contrast and fast refresh rates for immersive movie viewing and gaming.The Mini LED (M70H) model...