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Apr252024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB inaugurates sub-branch at Lalbag

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), the country's leading private bank, inaugurated a new sub-branch at Lalbag in the capital to deliver on its promises of providing the best quality banking services. Recently, this sub-branch was inaugurated by the bank's Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Transaction Banking & Head of Branch Distribution Channel Md. Sekander-E-Azam. As a chief guest of the event he said, UCB will conduct banking activities with emphasis on business expansion and entrepreneurship development through this new sub-branch. Jahangir Alam Babul, the esteemed Ward Commissioner of No. 29 under the jurisdiction of Dhaka South City Corporation, graced the occasion as a distinguished special guest. Alongside him, prominent officials of United Commercial Bank PLC, este...

Apr252024 by News DeskNo Comments

BASIS Participates in Japan IT Week 2024

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Some 21 member companies of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) participated in the Japan IT Week 2024 held at Tokyo BigSight, Japan on April 24-26, 2024, in collaboration with Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. In this trade show in Japan BASIS members will participate in B2B meetings, seminars, and networking events to expand business with different countries. In addition, participating stalls will highlight the capabilities of Bangladesh's IT sector by informing about their IT products and services and branding IT sector of Bangladesh. Besides, this meeting will play an important role in creating a bond between investors and IT professionals. As a part of Japan IT Week 2024, a seminar titled 'Digital Bangladesh: Your IT Destination' was organized on Wed...

Apr242024 by News DeskNo Comments

Siegwerk achieves EcoVadis Silver Medal for Sustainability Excellence

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Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has again been awarded an EcoVadis Silver Medal rating. The year over year improvement of total points underscores the companies’ unwavering commitment to sustainability across all business units and regions. The current EcoVadis rating, places Siegwerk among the top 18% percent of companies in its industry with regards to sustainability performance. EcoVadis is a global sustainability ratings provider that evaluates companies based on the maturity of their environmental, social, and ethical management systems. It provides a comprehensive analysis of a company’s performance in areas such as environmental impact, labor and human rights, ethics, ...

Apr232024 by News DeskNo Comments

BASIS hosts Candidates’ Introduction Meeting for upcoming BASIS Election

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The election of the executive committee for the 2024-26 of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) is going to be held on May 8, 2024. On this occasion, a candidates’ introduction meeting was held at the IDEB Auditorium in Kakrail on Monday. 33 candidates are competing to elect the 11-Member Executive Council. Among them 8 candidates will be elected from General category and 1 each from Associate, Affiliate and International category. T I M Nurul Kabir, Chairman of BASIS Election Executive Board, delivered the welcome speech at the program. In his speech, he discussed about the code of conduct for BASIS elections and discussed various issues related to casting votes by displaying demo ballot papers. At one stage, he organized the panel based candidate fami...

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Relocation of NBL Disaster Recovery Site to Felicity IDC

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In a significant move, National Bank has shifted its Disaster Recovery Site (DRS) operations to Felicity IDC, situated in the heart of Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City, Kalialor, Gazipur. The official inauguration took place on April 17, 2024, at Felicity IDC, attended by esteemed figures including Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, and Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Head of IT, alongside other IT officials of National Bank Limited. Felicity IDC was represented by Feroz Ahmed, Head of Facility Operation, and Zohara Khanom Tarana, Head of Business Development further highlighting the importance of the event. Notably, this strategic relocation places the DRS in a distinct seismic zone compared to the Bank's Primary Data Center, ensuring enhanced resilience and operational continuity.

Apr222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Uber Riders in Bangladesh are most forgetful on Fridays

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Uber, the leading ridesharing app, today released the eighth edition of its Lost and Found Index for 2024. This index provides a snapshot of what people forget most frequently, the days of the week, hours of the day, and times of the year when Uber riders reported lost items. People in Bangladesh were most forgetful during May and June in the last one year, particularly during the evenings. And most objects were left behind over the weekends. Over the last year, we’ve seen objects including clothing and umbrellas top the list of most forgotten items in Ubers across Bangladesh, followed by utility items like wallets, pillows, and headphones. Besides leaving the usuals behind, Bangladeshis also forget unexpected things such as speakers. Nasheed Ferdous Kamal, Country Head, Uber Banglades...

Apr182024 by News DeskNo Comments

Infinix elevates sound with renewed JBL partnership

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Infinix, the trendy tech world, has once again teamed up with renowned audio giant JBL. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to redefine the sound experience in the Infinix NOTE 40 series with Sound by JBL. Infinix and JBL are working together to improve the audio hardware on Infinix devices. This means speakers and headphone outputs are specifically designed for superior sound quality. Building on their success with the Note 30 series, this renewed partnership aims to enhance the user experience for millions of smartphone enthusiasts worldwide. JBL brings their knowledge of acoustic design, advanced audio processing algorithms, and cutting-edge driver technology to the table. This ensures that Infinix devices are equipped with the best po...

Apr172024 by News DeskNo Comments

Haier Launched Global Customer Care (GCC) System in Bangladesh

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Haier, the Global NO.1 Appliance Brand has introduced “Haier Group Global Leading Digital Service System Global Customer Care (GCC) “platform in Bangladesh. The “Launching Ceremony” held at Haier Bangladesh Corporate Office, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka- 1212 on 17th of April’2024. GCC is Haier Group's overseas most advanced global intelligent interactive service platform, which is Global leading digitalized system. After the GCC launch, Haier customers can easily get services through multiple channels, such as phone, email, and social media. Haier Service team will also provide much more efficient and responsive services through better technical support and training platforms for on-site service technicians, enabling technicians to serve Haier customers much more quickly/efficiently and profess...

Apr162024 by News DeskNo Comments

X Ceramics Group’s New Chief Brand Officer Najmul Hossain Shanto

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X Ceramics Group, a leader in the ceramics industry in Bangladesh, is excited to announce the recent appointment of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the esteemed cricketer, as their new Chief Brand Officer. X Ceramics Group's association with the world of sports goes back a long way. In particular, the organization has been associated with BPL for more than two years. Now a rising star of the sports field is joining the branding work of the company. Mr. Mahin Mazher, Managing Director of X Index Companies and a passionate supporter of sports, stated, "Our company co-owned Sylhet Strikers for two seasons. Nazmul Hossain Shanto played for Sylhet Strikers. Since then, we started talking with him. We are certain Shanto's presence and sincerity will enrich our brand development initiatives." Expressin...

Apr62024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB Asset Privilege Card launched with special benefits

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UCB Asset Management Limited, in association with its parent company, United Commercial Bank PLC, has launched a Loyalty Program —UCB Asset Privilege; the first-ever initiative in the investment management industry for specific high-valued investors. UCB Asset Privilege investors will enjoy exceptional convenience while traveling - its esteemed investors will enjoy exclusive visitation privileges at UCB's International and domestic Airport Lounges. The launching ceremony took place by handing over the first Privilege card to one of its valued investors, Mr. Sajal Datta Gupta by Mr. Arif Quadri, Managing Director & CEO of United Commercial Bank PLC. UCB Asset Management's Managing Director & CEO S M Rashedul Hasan was present during this special moment. Mr. ATM Tahmiduzzama...