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Oct72026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Shimanto Bank signed a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank for Refinance Scheme for ICT Sector

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Shimanto Bank PLC has recently signed a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank to facilitate financing at a concessional interest rate and on simplified terms for the development of ICT Sector. To foster the development of the IT sector, loans of up to BDT 50 crore will be provided at the customer level at a 4% interest rate (p.a) for a maximum term of 10 years under this scheme. The goal of this scheme is to develop the IT sector by supporting entrepreneurs.Mr. AKM Nurunnabi, Director, Sustainable Finance Department, Bangladesh Bank and Mr. Md. Nurul Azim, Managing Director & CEO, Shimanto Bank PLC signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Senior Officials from Bangladesh Bank and Shimanto Bank PLC were present in the signing ceremony.

Oct72026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

International AI Builders Congress 2026 to Be Held at DIU

Breaking News, Education

With the aim of connecting young students and technology innovators in Bangladesh to a world-class educational and innovation platform, CloudCamp Bangladesh, in collaboration with Daffodil International University, is set to organize the ‘International AI Builders Congress 2026’. The theme of this year’s Congress is ‘Where the World’s AI Builders Create the Technology of Tomorrow.’The day-long event will be held on 26 December 2026, from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, at the Daffodil International University campus in Birulia, Savar, Dhaka. Participation in the Congress is completely free and open to everyone. Registration is currently ongoing.At a press conference held today at the university’s Green Garden Hall, the organizers presented details of the Congress, including its structure, prog...

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Gazipur City Corporation Committed to Ensuring a Tobacco-Free Environment across its offices

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Gazipur City Corporation is committed to ensuring a tobacco-free environment to protect public health and safeguard citizens from the harmful effects of tobacco use. To achieve this goal, relevant stakeholders will undertake a series of coordinated initiatives to ensure the effective implementation of the relevant provisions of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005 (Amended 2026), as well as to establish tobacco-free environments across all offices of Gazipur City Corporation. This commitment was expressed by Md. Shawkat Hossain Sarker, Administrator of Gazipur City Corporation.On Monday (5 October 2026), he expressed this commitment while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting on tobacco control at Gazipur City Corporation, jointly organized by Gazipu...

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realme C100 Set to Bring All-round Durable Champion 8000mAh Titan Battery

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realme, the youth-favorite smartphone brand, is set to bring its newest C-series smartphone, the realme C100, to Bangladesh. Designed to meet users’ all-round needs, the upcoming smartphone is set to combine long-lasting power, enhanced durability, water resistance, and smooth performance to keep up with their everyday activities. Built to relieve users from everyday battery anxiety, realme C100 brings a massive 8000mAh Titan Battery with 45W fast charging and a 7-year battery health promise. In addition, realme C100 is designed to keep going through heavy usage. As per realme’s lab tests, on a single full charge, the C100 can go 1.7 days with 11+ hours of online gaming (Free Fire, Mobile Legends Bang Bang), 24+ hours of online streaming, 20+ hours of online navigation and 40+ hours of he...

Oct52026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank, Samuda Edible Oil partner for digital cash management solutions

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BRAC Bank has partnered with Samuda Edible Oil Ltd to strengthen the company’s cash management operations through digital collection and payment solutions.Through the partnership, Samuda Edible Oil will use BRAC Bank’s Virtual Account Management (VAM) solution to facilitate collections and automate reconciliation. The solution will enable greater visibility over incoming funds, reduce manual reconciliation and support faster processing of customer orders.Samuda Edible Oil will also use BRAC Bank’s corporate digital banking platform, CORPNET, to initiate domestic payments electronically, including utility and statutory payments. The platform will enable the company to manage its day-to-day payment requirements through a secure digital channel.Md. Asif Bin Idrish, Deputy Managing...

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Community Bank launches BO account opening facility on Community Cash App

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Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. has introduced a new facility on its digital banking platform, Community Cash, enabling customers to apply for opening Beneficiary Owner (BO) accounts directly through the app.The new facility is expected to make the process of accessing investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s capital market more convenient, faster and easier for the bank’s customers.Under the new digital service, Community Bank customers can initiate their application for opening a BO account through the Community Cash app. Community Bank Investment Limited (CBIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC., will subsequently facilitate the BO account opening process. CBIL is engaged in the bank’s investment banking and capital market-related activities.By...

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The Grand Finale of ECONTHON 2026 Held at UIU

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The Grand Finale of ECONTHON 2026, the national inter-university economics competition organized by the Junior Economists Forum (JEF) of United International University (UIU) in collaboration with the Department of Economics, UIU, was held on October 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the UIU campus.Mr. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP, Minister, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Mr. Hasan Mahmood Raja, Chairman, Board of Trustees, United International University and Chief Advisor, United Group, was present as the Guest of Honor. Mr. K. M. A. Shamim, Member of the Board of Trustees, United International University and Advisor, United Group, attended as a Special Guest. The program was presided ove...

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British Council celebrates excellence and innovation across its Partner Schools network in Bangladesh

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The British Council brought together school leaders from across Bangladesh at its annual Partner Schools Principals' Meet 2026, celebrating the contribution of school and educators and recognizing outstanding practice across its growing Partner Schools Network.Held at Sheraton Dhaka, the flagship gathering welcomed principals and senior representatives from more than 210 Partner Schools in Bangladesh, alongside representatives from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. The network forms a core part of the British Council’s exams and qualifications delivery in Bangladesh.Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, joined the event as part of his visit to Bangladesh, underlining the country's importance within the global Partner Schoo...

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Apex Footwear holds Partners’ Summit

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Celebrating a legacy of trust and mutual success, Apex Footwear Limited hosted its Partners’ Summit at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden recently. The summit brought together Apex’s partner network to honor their vital role in the company’s ongoing journey and to strengthen the bonds that drive their shared success. The event featured dedicated award ceremonies to recognize exceptional partner contributions. Highlights of the evening included the presentation of the Longstanding Partnership Award, the Delivery Excellence Award and the prestigious Syed Manzur Elahi Award and many more- Apex’s highest honor for its partners.Senior leadership, including Apex Group Chairman Golam Mainuddin, Managing Director Syed Nasim Manzur, and CEO Firoze Mohammad, spoke at the event, emphasizing that st...

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Agrajatra Nari Forum Demands Equal Rights, Freedom of Attire, and an End to Airport Harassment

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Women’s rights organization Agrajatra Nari Forum has expressed profound concern and strong protest over the unjustified questioning, scrutiny, and harassment of adult female travelers at the airport regarding their marital status, attire, guardian’s permission, and private lives. The statement follows a recent incident where three adult women holding valid passports and all necessary travel documents were unlawfully obstructed at Dhaka airport while traveling to Nepal. Officials reportedly questioned their unmarried status and insisted on family consent—an infringement that prompted legal action and led the Honorable High Court to issue a rule on the matter. Reacting strongly to the incident, the organization questioned: “Why should an adult woman not be permitted to travel abroad indepe...