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Jul12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Guardian and BelleVie join hands to expand life and health insurance access in rural Bangladesh

In a bid to expand access to life and health insurance for underserved communities across rural Bangladesh, Guardian Life Insurance Limited and digital healthcare platform BelleVie Global Health Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership combines Guardian's innovative insurance solutions with BelleVie's extensive rural network and digital healthcare ecosystem to make affordable and accessible life and health insurance available to people who have traditionally remained outside the reach of formal financial protection. Through this collaboration, the two organizations aim to promote financial protection, strengthen insurance awareness, and improve access to technology-enabled insurance solutions, helping build greater financial resilience among rural commu...

Jul12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Md. Akhter Hossain Appointed as Independent Director of National Bank

Breaking News, Business

Md. Akhter Hossain has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC as Independent Director, under the authority conferred by Sections 45 and 47(3) of the Bank Company Act, 1991. Bangladesh Bank accorded its approval to the appointment on June 24, 2026. On April 30, 2026, he participated in the 547th meeting of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC as the newly appointed Independent Director. Md. Akhter Hossain brings over 37 years of distinguished experience in Bangladesh's banking and financial sector. He began his career in 1988 as a Senior Officer at Agrani Bank PLC and went on to hold key leadership positions at Mercantile Bank PLC, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC, and EXIM Bank PLC. During his career, he served as Managing Director (Interim Charge) of ...

Jul12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

AGM of DBH: Shareholders approved 15% Cash Dividend

Breaking News, Business

The shareholders of DBH Finance PLC. approved 15% cash dividend for the year ending December 31, 2025, as proposed by the Board of Directors, says a press release. The approval was given at the 30th annual general meeting (AGM) of the company held recently by using the digital platform with its Chairman, Syed Moinuddin Ahmed in the chair. The meeting was attended by its Vice Chairman Professor Imran Rahman, and its directors Nazir Rahim Chowdhury, KhandkarManwarul Islam, Professor Nausheen Rahman, Managing Director & CEO Nasimul Baten, Company Secretary Jashim Uddin, FCS, as well as the general shareholders. While replying to the queries of the general shareholders, MD & CEO Nasimul Baten highlighted operational performances and the achievement of DBH with the lowest level of...

Jul12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council-supported exhibition Dialogues

Breaking News, Education

The British Council inaugurated 'Dialogues in Coexistence: Shaping Inclusive Public Spaces in the Bengal Delta' (সহাবস্থানের স্থাপত্য: বঙ্গীয় বদ্বীপে জনপরিসরের স্থানিক আখ্যান) at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka. The exhibition will run from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily until 25 July 2026. The interdisciplinary art and architecture exhibition explores how feminist ethics, climate responsiveness, and public participation can inform the design of more inclusive civic spaces in the Bengal Delta. Visitors are expected to encounter installations that foreground local materials, craft traditions, and environmental sensitivity while reimagining the relationship between people, place, and ecology. Supported through the British Council's Women of the World (WOW) Bangladesh Grants Programme, the project ...

Jun302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank inaugurates Harinal Bazar Agent Banking Outlet in Gazipur

Breaking News, Business

BRAC Bank has expanded its financial footprint with the inauguration of a new Agent Banking Outlet at Harinal Bazar in Joydebpur, Gazipur. The outlet was inaugurated on June 18, 2026. This launch underscores the bank's commitment to driving financial inclusion by bringing secure, modern banking services closer to grassroots communities. With this outlet, the bank reaches the milestone of 1,117 Agent Banking Outlets nationwide. The inaugural ceremony was attended by distinguished local community leaders, valued customers, and bank officials. Representing BRAC Bank at the event were Mobarak Hossain, Regional Coordinator, Agent Banking; Ashraful Alam, Team Lead, Agent Banking (Gazipur Region); Mahitosh Sarker Mahim, Corporate Collection, Agent Banking; Mokshed Alam, Senior Manager, Corp...

Jun302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Nationalist ICT Forum Reconstitutes 101-Member Executive Committee

Breaking News, National

The Nationalist ICT Forum (NICTF) has officially reconstituted its 101-member executive committee following an emergency general meeting held on Monday (29 June) at the auditorium of Club Notre Damians Bangladesh Limited in Banani, Dhaka. The meeting featured extensive discussions on the forum's overall activities, strengthening its organizational structure, and outlining its future strategic roadmap. Members unanimously approved the organization's constitution, marking a significant milestone in institutionalizing the forum and ensuring a more structured, dynamic, and accountable organizational framework. Following the adoption of the constitution, the existing committee was reorganized through a redistribution of responsibilities among current office bearers while incorporating sev...

Jun302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink’s parent company VEON aims to make new investments in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Technology

Augie K Fabela II, Founder and Chairman of the Board of VEON Group, met with the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka today to discuss new investment opportunities designed to bridge the country's digital and financial divide and fuel its journey toward a trillion-dollar economy. Also present at the meeting were Faqir Mahbub Anam, Honorable Minister for Posts, Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Science and Technology, and Rehan Asif Asad, the Prime Minister's Advisor on Posts, Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Science and Technology. The high-level VEON delegation accompanying Mr Fabela included Michiel Soeting, Member of the Board of Directors of VEON; Johan Buse, Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink...

Jun302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Workshop on Mammalian Cell Culture Techniquesheld at UIU

Breaking News, Education

The Department of Pharmacy at United International University (UIU) organized a day-long Capacity Building Workshop on “Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques”yesterday at the UIU Campus. The workshop aimed to enhance research capacity and provide hands-on training in mammalian cell culture techniques for academics and researchers from universities across Bangladesh. Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Director of the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR), UIU was present as the Guest of Honor in the inauguration of the workshop. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Md. Zulfikar Rahman, Registrar of UIU and the workshop was conducted by Prof. Dr. Tahmina Faiz, Head, Department of Pharmacy, UIU The speakers at the workshop highlighted the importance of research-driven education and ...

Jun292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Energypac conducts fire safety awareness campaign to enhance community preparedness

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Energypac Power Generation PLC recently organized a Fire Safety Awareness Campaign at Dhanua High School in Sreepur, Gazipur, to strengthen fire safety awareness among students, teachers, parents, and school staff. As part of the campaign, a hands-on fire safety training session was held recently on the school premises. Conducted by Mahadi Hasan, Senior Manager, HSE, Energypac Power Generation PLC, the session provided practical guidance on fire prevention, emergency response, life safety, the proper use of portable fire extinguishers, and safe evacuation procedures during emergencies. Around 310 participants, including students, teachers, parents, and guardians, attended the session. Through interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, participants gained first-hand experienc...

Jun292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

10th meeting of Shari’ah Supervisory Committee of DBH held

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DBH Finance PLC (DBH), the largest housing finance institution of the country and the only NBFI (Non-Banking Financial Institution) with exclusive focus on housing finance, held its 10th meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee (SSC) on recently, at its Head Office in Gulshan. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Saifullah, Chairman of DBH Shari'ah Supervisory Committee, where Md. Fariduddin Ahmed, Md. Abdul Awwal Sarker and Nasimul Baten, Managing Director & CEO, including High Officials of DBH, were present at the meeting. DBH Finance PLC is currently operating its fully dedicated Islamic Financing Wing (IFW) at all its existing 17 Branches across the country under the brand name of 'DBH Islamic' in addition to its conventional financing, where the company offers Shari'ah-c...