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Daraz Bangladesh Marks 10 Years of E-commerce Excellence with the 9.9 Anniversary Mega Sale

Daraz Bangladesh, the country's leading e-commerce platform, is set to celebrate its anniversary with the much-anticipated 9.9 Anniversary Mega Sale with an exciting new twist. For the first time ever, the campaign will launch at 8 PM on September 8th, giving customers the perfect opportunity to grab exclusive deals right after work hours. Running until September 18, 2025, the sale promises an extraordinary shopping experience with Flash Sales and Mega Deals of up to 80% off, Hot Deals up to 75% off, and the chance to win a grand prize—a family tour package to Sri Lanka. At the center of the celebration there are two major contests designed to reward loyal customers. The Daraz Jackpot- Buy More & Win contest runs throughout the campaign period, where customers with the highest numbe...

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BYD Sealion 6 pushes limits in Bangladesh’s first cross-country endurance drive

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BYD, the leading global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has embarked on an exciting adventure, Cross Country Endurance Drive with the BYD Sealion 6, which began on September 4, 2025. This initiative has been designed to highlight the real-world range of the BYD Sealion 6, a cutting-edge plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that was initially introduced with an estimated range of about 1,100 km. The goal of this campaign is to push the boundaries further and showcase the Sealion 6's extended range in real-world driving conditions, proving its ability to perform beyond expectations. Over the span of five days, the BYD Sealion 6 will cover an impressive 1,866.4 km across various terrains and routes in Bangladesh. This journey will take the convoy from Dhaka to Banglabandha Zero Poin...

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Community Bank partners with NEC Express

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Community Bank Bangladesh PLC. has entered into a strategic agreement with NEC Express Limited, a sister concern of NEC Money Transfer Limited, recently at the Bank’s Head Office in Dhaka. Under this partnership, Community Bank will facilitate the collection of wage earners’ remittances through NEC Express Limited, enhancing the Bank’s remittance services. The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Mr. Kimiwa Saddat, Managing Director (Current Charge), Community Bank Bangladesh PLC., and Mr. Ikram Farazy, Chairman, NEC Express Limited (joined online form abroad). Also present from Community Bank were Mr. Shamsul Haque Sufyani, CAMLCO & Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Md. Ariful Islam, Head of Corporate Banking and Head of Business (Branch), Mr. Mahmudul Aziz Mostazi, Head of Tr...

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Coca-Cola Launches Innovative ASSP Packaged Coke Zero and Sprite Zero

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After launching Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Fanta in the market in Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) in 250 ml, Coca-Cola takes another meaningful step in Bangladesh by launching two iconic beverages - Coke Zero and Sprite Zero, in a pack size of 250 ml, in the innovative Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) format. These ASSP bottles are being manufactured by Coca-Cola bottling partners Coca-Cola Icek (CCI) and are available across the country. Priced accessibly at a special introductory rate of BDT 15, this initiative is designed to provide consumers with access to premium, no-calorie beverage options. The ASSP bottles expansion showcases Coca-Cola Bangladesh’s transformative journey towards building a greener future. Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) represents the tra...

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BRAC Bank appoints Tareq Refat Ullah Khan as Managing Director & CEO

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The Board of Directors of BRAC Bank has appointed Tareq Refat Ullah Khan as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of the bank, effective from 2 September 2025. Mr. Khan has been serving as MD & CEO (Current Charge) since May 27, 2025. Earlier, in April 2025, he was promoted to Additional Managing Director and Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking in recognition of his leadership in driving innovation, business expansion, and organisational transformation. Meheriar M. Hasan, Chairperson of BRAC Bank, said:“Tareq is the right leader to take BRAC Bank into its next phase. His vision, integrity, and leadership will make the bank more trusted, innovative, and inclusive – positively impacting customers, the banking industry, society, and the state.” ...

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Micro-Entrepreneurs at the Heart of Inclusive Growth: Max Foundation Hosts National Dialogue

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Max Foundation Bangladesh successfully hosted the Entrepreneur-Led Impact: National Workshop and Multistakeholder Dialogue, under the theme “Empowering Entrepreneurs for a Healthier Bangladesh,” on Tuesday at La Vita Hall, Hotel Lakeshore Grand, Dhaka. The day-long event brought together over 120 participants, including policymakers, donor agencies, development partners, government representatives, corporates, and ecosystem enablers, alongside micro-entrepreneurs from Khulna, Patuakhali, and Lalmonirhat. Micro-entrepreneurs are a critical but often under-recognized driver of Bangladesh’s economy. The country has more than 10 million CMSMEs (cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises), which account for nearly 25% of GDP and employ around 30 million people — the backbone of rural and ...

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Bangladeshi banks set to manage card issuance independently of foreign software providers

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KONA Software Lab Ltd., a payment and security solutions company, has announced successful implementation of its Kona Card Personalization System (K-CPS) for Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, one of the largest commercial banks in the country. This global platform-compliant EMV card personalization system will enable Islami Bank, the first client of K-CPS, to issue EMV debit, credit, and prepaid cards for TakaPay, a local scheme, as well as global schemes such as Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay International. Representatives of Bangladesh Bank, Islami Bank, and leading industry stakeholders joined the celebration of the milestone for Bangladesh's payment and fintech industry at an event at The InterContinental Dhaka on Thursday evening. A card personalization system of such calibre and po...

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BRAC Bank, Tarupallab honour environmental heroes with the ‘Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak’

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BRAC Bank, in collaboration with Tarupallab, has presented the ‘Dwijen Sharma Poribesh Padak 2024’ to four individuals and institutions for their exceptional contributions to biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and ecological awareness in Bangladesh. The awards were given at a ceremony held on August 30, 2025, at the Bangla Academy. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of Bangladesh, attended as the Chief Guest. At the same time, Nurun Nahar, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, was present as a Special Guest at the commendation ceremony. The award honours the legacy of the late Professor Dwijen Sharma, a prominent naturalist and botanist whose work has inspired countless individuals to protect nature Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, a ...

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BSIA Delegation Meets Newly Appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology

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On Thursday, 28thAugust 2025, a delegation from the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), led by Mr. M A Jabbar, President, BSIA, met Mr. Md. Anwar Hossain, the newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) at his office. The delegation included Mr. Ashiqur Rahman Tanim, Director, BSIA; Mr. Shakhawat Hossain, CEO, Tafuri Technologies; and other members from the association. A comprehensive presentation was delivered on the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry, covering its current status, future prospects, and BSIA’s role in ecosystem development. The Secretary highly appreciated BSIA’s initiative and assured full cooperation from the Ministryof Science & Technology (MoST). Officials from MoST, including Mr. Md. Moinul Islam Titas...

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MetLife Bangladesh launches affordable health insurance for 10 critical illnesses

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MetLife Bangladesh has introduced a new, affordable health insurance solution that offers comprehensive protection against 10 critical illnesses, whose treatment costs can be significantly high. The solution, titled MetLife Critical Illness Insurance with Return of Premium (MCII-ROP), provides coverage for kidney failure, end-stage liver failure, stroke, cancer (excluding skin cancer), first heart attack, coronary artery surgery, severe coronary artery disease, heart valve surgery or replacement, primary pulmonary arterial hypertension, and non-cancerous brain tumor. Since the solution focuses on these specific illnesses, customers can benefit from more affordable premiums compared to other critical illnesses-focused life insurance products. For instance, a 30-year-old male purchasin...