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Sep132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Four BASIS member company get Asia Smart App Awards 2024

Four member’s company of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) have got Asia Smart App Awards 2024.The Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA) of Hong Kong organized the award at New World Millennium Hotel in Hong Kong. This year, Bangladesh made a remarkable impact with four companies receiving this Awards in various categories. The companies are Skylark Soft Limited, Shadhin Music Limited and CTrends Software & Services Ltd. Skylark Soft Limited: Awarded in the Business & Commercial Category for their innovative product, Pro Tracker, a real-time garment production tracking application that has revolutionized the manufacturing industry. Squad Innovators: Honored in the Lifestyle & Entertainment Category for Day Planning, a smart app ...

Sep132024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB Investment Ltd. has been Accoladed in 2024 as the Best Investment Bank in Bangladesh by Euromoney and FinanceAsia

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In 2024, UCB Investment Ltd. has once again demonstrated its leadership in the financial sector by being recognized as the "Best Investment Bank in Bangladesh" by both the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024 and the FinanceAsia Award 2024. These prestigious accolades mark an extraordinary milestone for UCB Investment, underscoring its unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction in investment banking. Celebrating its 4th year of operation, UCB Investment has quickly risen to prominence, setting new benchmarks in Bangladesh's financial markets through its comprehensive, client-focused services. The dual recognition not only highlights the company's success but also makes its fourth anniversary a momentous occasion. These achievements further solidify UCB Investm...

Sep112024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB PLC wins Joint Bronze Award at 24th ICAB National Award

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United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has won the "Joint Bronze Award" under the "Private Sector Banks" category in the 24th ICAB National Award for Best Presented Annual Reports 2023. As a yearly event, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) organized this award ceremony at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. Syed Faridul Islam, Acting Managing Director and CEO and Faruk Ahammad FCA, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the bank, received the award from Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce, who was the Chief Guest of the event. Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumdar, Secretary, Finance Division, Ministry of Finance; Md. Selim Uddin, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce; and Md. Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA, Secreta...

Sep112024 by News DeskNo Comments

CCI Bangladesh’s ‘World Without Waste’ initiative recognized in SDG Brand Champion Award

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CCI Bangladesh (Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages Limited) has received an honorable mention in the SDG Brand Champion in Responsible Consumption and Production at the SDG Brand Champion Award 2024 on September 10, 2024. CCI Bangladesh is actively advancing its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) – ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ through the ‘World Without Waste’ initiative. The program promotes a circular economy and reduces plastic pollution by integrating sustainability principles across the product lifecycle with a 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) waste management approach. ‘World Without Waste’ initiative is strategically designed, primarily centering around the three ‘R’s— reduce, reuse and recycle. The program begins with ‘Reduction’ by introducing lightweight b...

Sep112024 by News DeskNo Comments

Recognizing Sustainability Excellence: SDG Brand Champion Awards 2024 Celebrates 39 Pioneering Initiatives

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39 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 2nd edition of AkijBashir Group Presents SDG Brand Champion Awards in Association with Intellier, held at Le Méridien Dhaka on September 10, 2024. Among the awardees, 16 initiatives received the winner accolade and 23 received the Honourable Mentions. Initiated by Bangladesh Innovation Conclave, this award aimed to recognise and honourprivate organisations and brands that have contributed outstandingly to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Bangladesh. The award gala was attended by Ms. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor, Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, Advisor, Ministry of Water Resources, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, as the Honorable Chief Guest. Addressing the occ...

Sep102024 by News DeskNo Comments

Grameenphone Wins Asian Technology Awards 2024 for MyGP App

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Grameenphone, Bangladesh's leading telecommunications service provider has won the Asian Technology Awards 2024 in the Digital - Telecommunications category for its MyGP app. This recognition highlights MyGP's role in transforming the digital experience across Bangladesh, making necessary services readily accessible. The Asian Technology Awards, organized by Asian Business Review, recognize outstanding technology-based innovations across various industries in Asia. The awards celebrate companies that lead technological disruption and digital transformation within their sectors. With over 30 million installations on smartphones, the MyGP app has revolutionized how users interact with Grameenphone's services, offering seamless access to a range of features, including account management...

Sep102024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB students to benefit from partnership with EBL

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Country’s pioneering international education provider Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has penned a new partnership with leading private bank Eastern Bank PLC. (EBL) to provide exciting career prospects to UCB students. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the two organizations with a vision to bridge the gap between industry and academia for the meritorious students. Over the recent months, UCB has undertaken a series of partnership initiatives with different reputed organizations where students can gain valuable exposure to practical learning after the completion of their degrees. Following the successful continuation, this MoU was signed on September 8, 2024, at the UCB Campus. Manas Singh, CEO of STS Group, and M. Khorshed Anowar, DMD, Head of Retail &...

Sep92024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB organizes town hall meeting

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Country's leading private bank United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) organized a virtual town hall meeting on 9 September 2024. Held with the slogan 'United in Integrity, Growing Sustainably', all level employees and executives of the bank including all the branch managers and heads of different departments of UCB PLC & subsidiaries participated in this town hall meeting arranged virtually through Zoom. UCB PLC Chairman Sharif Zahir was present as the chief guest at the meeting. The board members of the bank were present in the meeting presided over by Syed Faridul Islam, Acting Managing Director and CEO of the bank. Sharif Zahir said in his speech, "UCB is consistently working to uphold the interests of the shareholders, customers and above all for expediting social development. I req...

Sep82024 by News DeskNo Comments

Zakaria Taher elected as the chairman of the Risk Management Committee of National Bank

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Mr. Zakaria Taher has been elected as the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee of National Bank Limited as a director of the bank. This decision was made recently during the bank's 505th Meeting of the Board of Directors. Mr. Zakaria Taher is a distinguished entrepreneur and businessman in Bangladesh. He serves as the Chairman of TS Holdings, Purbachal Drillers, and TS Packaging. Additionally, he is the Managing Director of several companies, including Armana Limited, Armana Apparels, Armana Fashion, Armach Logistics, Denimach Ltd., Denimach Washing, Zyta Apparels, and Jeans Culture, among others. Mr. Taher earned his Bachelor degree in Business Management from University of West Virginia , USA.

Sep72024 by News DeskNo Comments

UCB PLC stands beside students and citizens injured in recent movement

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To aid in the medical treatment of those injured during the recent student movement, the country's leading private financial institute, United Commercial Bank PLC Limited (UCB), has provided financial assistance to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). The funds from UCB will be used to cover the medical expenses of the injured individuals. Recently, a team from UCB, led by ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director of UCB, handed over a cheque of Tk 25 lakh to Brig. Gen. Md. Nazmul Haque, Director, DMCH. Professor Dr. Md. Fazle Elahi Milad from the hospital's Neurosurgery Department and other officials from both institutions were present during the ceremony. Many courageous individuals stood up against injustice and discrimination in the recent student-led mass uprising. Th...