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Nov62026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Arla’s DANO takes lactose-reduced dairy nutrition to Bangladesh’s pharmacies

Arla Foods Bangladesh has partnered with Pharma Solutions Bangladesh Ltd, a pharmaceutical distribution and healthcare supply-chain services provider, to distribute ‘DANO LACTO Reduced Filled Milk Powder’ through pharmacies in Dhaka, with plans for a nationwide rollout.The two companies formalized the arrangement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently. Under the agreement, Pharma Solutions has exclusive rights to distribute the product through pharmacies across Dhaka, with distribution planned to gradually extend nationwide.The signing ceremony was attended by Arla Foods Bangladesh Managing Director Laurent Ponty, Head of Sales Maher-E-Khoda, and Head of Marketing, Corporate Affairs, and Sustainability Anowarul Amin. Pharma Solutions Bangladesh Ltd was represen...

Nov32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Tourism Fair 2026 Concludes with an Emphasis on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Tourism Management

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The Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026 has concluded successfully, emphasizing how Artificial Intelligence can be utilized more efficiently, reliably, and inclusively in tourism management while balancing the social, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainable tourism. Organized by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), the three-day fair saw total sales and commercial transactions worth approximately BDT 43 crore. Additionally, nearly 45,000 visitors attended the event during this period. Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines received a tremendous response in ticket sales at this year's fair.The three-day fair came to an end yesterday, Saturday (31 October), through a closing ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport. The Chief Guest a...

Nov22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

World Marketing Forum 6.0 Brings Global Marketing Leaders to Dhaka

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Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC Presents World Marketing Forum 6.0, powered by ACI Motors Limited, was recently held at BRAC University, featuring two days of discussions on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in marketing. The Forum was convened by the World Marketing Council, co-hosted by Bangladesh Brand Forum in partnership with BRAC University & BRAC Business School.The international gathering convened in Bangladesh for its sixth iteration. WMF 6.0 was themed "Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: Human + Tech." Senior marketing leaders, academics, government representatives and industry practitioners examined the responsible use of artificial intelligence in marketing while preserving human insight, ethics and consumer trust.Sajid Mahbub, Secretary General, Worl...

Oct312026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank to provide advanced Cash Management Solutions to Banglalink Digital Communications

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BRAC Bank has partnered with Banglalink Digital Communications Limited, one of Bangladesh's leading telecommunications service providers, to enhance the efficiency, visibility, and reliability of its collection and payment operations through advanced cash management solutions.Under the partnership, BRAC Bank will provide its Virtual Account Management (VAM) solution to facilitate efficient fund collection, automated reconciliation and enhanced transaction visibility. The bank will also deploy its digital banking platform, CORPnet, to streamline corporate payment processing.Together, these solutions will enable Banglalink to track collections more effectively, reconcile transactions more accurately, and process payments more efficiently. The resulting improvements in financial visib...

Oct312026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Guardian settles 211,597 claims by Q3 2026

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited has settled a total of 211,597 insurance claims in the first three quarters of the financial year 2026, reinforcing its commitment to prompt claims settlement and policyholder support.The life insurer disbursed Tk 523.41 crore against these claims between January to September 2026. Of the total, Tk 235.45 crore was paid for 170,675 health claims, while Tk 257.32 crore was disbursed against 34,939 death claims. The remaining Tk 30.64 crore covered 5,983 policy maturities and other claims.“Behind every claim is a person or family counting on us at an important moment in their lives. We understand that timely settlement matters, whether a family is dealing with the loss of a loved one, a policyholder needs support for medical expenses, or someone is rec...

Oct302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank showcases sustainable manufacturing to regional central bankers

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A recent visit to NZ Denim Limited, a green factory in Bangladesh, offered regional central bankers an opportunity to see firsthand how green finance translates from policy frameworks into tangible changes on the factory floor. One of the core objectives of the visit was to demonstrate how policy initiatives undertaken by the Sustainable Finance Department of Bangladesh Bank to promote green and sustainable finance translate into tangible outcomes for ultimate beneficiaries through BRAC Bank.The visit concluded a three-day programmeorganised from October 6 to October 8, 2026 by Bangladesh Bank and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) under the South Asia Region Financial Inclusion Initiative (SARFII). The programme brought together central bankers from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Ne...

Oct302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink Drops a Hint, Is MyBL About to Become Something More?

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Following its recent brand transformation and landmark Starlink partnership, Banglalink has sparked fresh curiosity with a teaser suggesting that another significant change may be on the horizon. The teaser features the familiar MyBL app logo partially peeling away to reveal a glimpse of an unfamiliar identity underneath, raising an intriguing question: Is Banglalink preparing to transform its popular self-service app into something bigger? While the company has yet to disclose the details, Banglalink has consistently signaled its ambition to evolve beyond traditional telecom services and become a digital-first technology company. At the heart of this ambition is a simple belief: people's digital experiences should be shaped by their needs, not defined by their choice of mobile network....

Oct292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh’s Largest International Tourism Fair BTTF 2026 Inaugurated

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Bangladesh's largest international tourism fair, the Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2026, organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), has officially opened today. The three-day fair was inaugurated on Thursday (29 October) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Agargaon, Dhaka. The theme for BTTF 2026 is ‘AI Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destination’. The fair aims to develop the tourism sector by harnessing modern technology and artificial intelligence, promote eco-friendly tourism, and strengthen global connectivity. Partner countries for this edition are Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines and Nepal. The fair was inaugurated at 11:00 am with Dr. Nurun Nahar Chowdhury, NDC, Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, as ...

Oct292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Demand for Sustainable Economic Transformation through Renewable Energy Security

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The second edition of the Renewable Energy Fest 2026 concluded today, Wednesday (28 October), with firm demands for ensuring just transition-focused energy policy and governance, scaling up investment in renewable energy, prioritising innovation, technology and infrastructure development, and guaranteeing social and environmental safeguards throughout the energy transition. Held under the theme ‘Towards a Just, Inclusive and Green Energy Transition’, the three-day festival was organised for the second time at the Central Field of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). The event was jointly organised by ActionAid Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnet-BD), and BUET’s Institute of Energy ...

Oct282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

DBH Finance Opens it Branch in Mirpur

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DBH Finance PLC. (DBH), the country's specialist housing finance institution, has recently inaugurated its 19th branch in Mirpur, Dhaka. The new branch is located at HAL-GBDL Kazi Morning Glory (3rd Floor, Front Side), House-15, Road-03 (Main Road), Block-A, Section-11, Mirpur. This new branch of the company will replace its Mirpur Sales and Service Center located at the same premise.The branch was formally inaugurated by Mr. Nasimul Baten, Managing Director & CEO of DBH Finance PLC., in presence of other senior officials of the company. This full-fledged branch will be able to provide better and wide range of home financing and fixed deposit services to residents of Mirpur and the surrounding areas, the Managing Director mentioned.Formerly known as Delta Brac Housing Finance C...