Day: October 13, 2026

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BRAC Bank, Bangladesh Power Development Board partner to facilitate postpaid electricity bill payments

BRAC Bank has partnered with Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) to facilitate postpaid electricity bill payments through its nationwide distribution network and digital banking platforms, offering greater convenience to residential, commercial and industrial customers. BRAC Bank is the first private commercial bank to secure BPDB’s central account alongside a state-owned bank.Under the agreement, BPDB customers will be able to pay their postpaid electricity bills through BRAC Bank’s branches and sub-branches, its retail banking app Astha, and corporate digital banking platform CORPNET.BRAC Bank will also establish application programming interface (API) connectivity with BPDB to enable real-time updates of bill payment records. The integration will help streamline payment pr...

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ULKASEMI employee to receive insurance from MetLife

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ULKASEMI Pvt. Limited has signed an agreement with MetLife Bangladesh to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for its employees and their eligible dependents. Through this partnership, ULKASEMI employees and their dependents will receive financial protection against accidents, disabilities, and loss of life, along with in-patient, outpatient, and maternity insurance coverage.The partnership reflects ULKASEMI's commitment to employee well-being by ensuring access to comprehensive insurance solutions that help employees and their families manage financial risks associated with medical emergencies and unforeseen life events.ULKASEMI selected MetLife as its insurance provider due to MetLife’s consistent track record in claims settlement, customized solutions, advanced digital dashb...

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Tobacco Control Essential to Protect Public Health: State Minister for Land

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State Minister for the Ministry of Land and the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs, Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, has stated that tobacco control is indispensable for combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and protecting public health in Bangladesh.Emphasizing the urgent need for effective measures to protect the younger generation from the risks of nicotine addiction, he expressed his support for necessary legislative and policy measures that prioritize reducing tobacco use, safeguarding young people, and protecting public health.He made these remarks while addressing a discussion meeting titled “Amended Tobacco Control Act 2026 for Public Health Protection and the Way Forward” as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) at the CIRD...

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HONOR opens its first Alpha Store in Bangladesh

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HONOR has officially launched its highly anticipated Alpha Store at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka, bringing the brand's latest innovations, smart devices and AI-powered ecosystem together under one roof. Located on the fourth floor of the mall, the Alpha Store is designed as an AI Smart Living Innovation Hub, offering consumers an opportunity to experience how HONOR's devices work together across different aspects of everyday life. The Alpha Store is a key part of the brand's Alpha Plan, bringing its vision for an AI-powered device ecosystem to life through a physical retail experience. The concept made its global debut in Shenzhen, China, in September 2025, and has now arrived in Bangladesh as HONOR's third Alpha Store outside China. Senior HONOR officials attending the launch event incl...