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Oct132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

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...

Oct122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Tree plantation under BYD Bangladesh’s ‘Green Drive’ initiative

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As part of its commitment towards environmental sustainability, BYD Bangladesh has planted trees at Sunvalley Grand Circle in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Sunvalley Community. The tree plantation drive was held on recently, marking the conclusion of its month-long 'Green Drive' campaign in September. The event was graced by distinguished guests, including Mr. Ketsu Zhang, Deputy General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Auto Sales Division, and Mr. Hafizur Rahman Khan, Chairman of CG Runner BD Ltd., and Mr. Amid Sakif Khan, Managing Director, CG Runner BD Ltd. Under the tagline 'Drive Today. Grow Tomorrow.', the campaign pledged to plant a tree for every test drive taken across BYD outlets in September, which resulted in more than 500 trees being planted. The initiative is part of BYD's w...

Oct112026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Gold Kinen wins fintech innovation award

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The gold-saving platform also receives an honourable mention for financial inclusion at the Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026Gold Kinen Technologies Limited has won the Fintech Innovation of the Year award in the Tech category at the 4th Bangladesh Fintech Awards 2026, recognising its technology-driven approach to gold saving and financial inclusion.The company also received an honourable mention in the Financial Inclusion category for its innovation, “Making Gold Accessible: A New Path to Financial Inclusion.”The awards were received by the company’s three co-founders — Kamran Sunjoy Rahman, chief executive officer; Rafatul Bari Labib, chief commercial officer; and Atef Hasan Isa, chief financial officer.This is the second consecutive year Gold Kinen has been recognised at th...

Oct112026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

IDLC Capital Market Conclave calls for greater corporate participation in the capital market

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IDLC Investments Limited, a subsidiary of IDLC Finance PLC, recently organized a discussion titled IDLC Capital Market Conclave 2026. Held on Saturday (October 10) at the Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, the event brought together industry experts to discuss the future of Bangladesh’s capital market and the development of a sustainable financial system.The event was attended by prominent policymakers, regulators, senior officials from banks and various corporate institutions, economists and capital market representatives. Discussions focused on measures to expand Bangladesh’s capital market and establish a more advanced and balanced financial system. Discussants emphasized the importance of increasing the participation of large institutions and reputable brands with strong financial fo...

Oct102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

6th Bangladesh Fintech Summit Explores the Next Phase of Digital Finance in Bangladesh

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The day-long Mastercard Presents 6th Bangladesh Fintech Summit Powered by Dhaka Bank PLC & in Association with Upay was held today at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, convening banking and fintech leaders, C-Suite executives, investors, regulators, technology experts, startup founders, and academicians from across the country and beyond. Initiated by Bangladesh Fintech Forum and organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum, the summit examined the priorities shaping the next phase of Bangladesh’s digital financial transformation.The Bangladesh Fintech Summit seeks to strengthen the country’s financial technology ecosystem through knowledge exchange, industry collaboration, and policy dialogue. This year’s discussions focused on moving from digital adoption towards dependable fina...

Oct92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Daraz 10.10 Shopping Fest Launches with Massive Discounts

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Daraz Bangladesh is set to launch its 10.10 Shopping Fest, one of the biggest online shopping campaigns of the year, running from 8 PM on 9 October until 19 October 2026. The campaign brings together a compelling lineup of offers including Prepayment Vouchers with up to 12% discount, Brand Rush Hour sessions with exclusive brand discounts, Flash Sales up to 80% off, Hot Deals up to 75% off, and site-wide delivery discounts, making it one of the most savings-packed campaigns in the platform.The 10.10 Shopping Fest is designed to reward customers with unbeatable value across electronics, fashion, FMCG, home appliances, health and beauty, and lifestyle categories. Shoppers can take advantage of Mega Deals at rock-bottom prices, Flash Sales offering up to 80% off, and Hot Deals with up to ...

Oct92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Uber Organizes Community Road Safety Programme Ahead of National Road Safety Day

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Uber, Bangladesh's leading ridesharing app, organized a community road safety awareness programme in Keraniganj, Dhaka, ahead of National Road Safety Day on October 22.As part of the programme, Uber distributed motorcycle safety gear, including helmets, riding gloves and reflective vests, to Uber Bike driver partners. Driver partners, community representatives and local leaders also took part in the event.The event marked the “Ride Safe. Arrive Safe”, Uber's three-month road safety campaign running from October to December. The campaign will focus on preventive safety practices and driver partner well-being, building on Uber's ongoing road safety efforts in Bangladesh.Commenting on the initiative, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, MP, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, sai...

Oct82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank, Arogga partner to offer exclusive healthcare benefits to cardholders

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BRAC Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arogga Limited to offer exclusive healthcare benefits to its debit and credit cardholders.Arogga Limited is a healthtech startup and online pharmacy based in Dhaka.Under the partnership, BRAC Bank debit and credit cardholders will enjoy a 7.5% discount on the total cart value on purchases made through the Arogga platform. The discount will be available in addition to any ongoing discounts offered on the platform at the time of purchase.Cardholders will also receive an additional 10% discount on laboratory tests through Arogga. Combined with the platform’s existing discounts, customers can avail themselves of total discounts of up to 30% on laboratory tests.Senior officials from both organisations signed the agree...