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Jul22025 by No Comments

Formal Inauguration of National Bank’s New Campaign ‘Uttoron’

As part of its initiatives for deposit mobilization, consumer financing, and credit card services, National Bank PLC has officially launched a special campaign titled ‘Uttoron – Rise Again, Rise with Trust’. The campaign has been specially designed to offer a wide range of services and benefits related to deposit collection, consumer loans, and credit cards. The inauguration ceremony was held on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, at the bank’s head office. Mr. Imran Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge) of National Bank PLC, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, he said, Recently, National Bank has received an overwhelming response from the general public in its third subordinated bond program, which marks a significant milestone for us. Despite various concerns and news surroun...

Jun302025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank Partners with Visa to Launch Visa Direct for Account for Outward Remittance

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BRAC Bank has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to launch Visa Direct for Account, enabling customers to enjoy a faster, more reliable, and cost-effective way for outward international money transfers. This strategic collaboration is expected to revolutionise BRAC Bank’s outward remittance capabilities, providing customers with more options for sending funds internationally in a secure way. The customers will now be able to instantly send out funds to 90+ countries in the world, securely and at very low costs. By bypassing the substantial correspondent bank fees required for conventional payment method, this new channel will also reduce the country's foreign currency outflow. The introduction of Visa Direct for Account effectively addresses the limitations ...

Jun292025 by No Comments

Honda Foundation from Japan is organising Honda Young Engineer & Scientist’s (Y-E-S) Award

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Honda Foundation from Japan is organizing Honda Young Engineer & Scientist’s (Y-E-S) Award – 2024in Bangladesh held onJune28, 2025. Today,a prestigious Award for Young University Students who are studying in Engineering & Science fields in the BUET, CUET, KUET & RUET. The ceremony was graced by Mr. Naoki Takahashi, Minister and Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh, Dr. Ainun Nishat, Chief Evaluator of Honda Y-E-S award program in Bangladesh, Mr. Masaki Tsunoda, Managing Director of Honda Foundation, Mr. Susumu Morisawa, Managing Director & CEO of Bangladesh Honda Private Limited, Mr. Shah Muhammad Ashequr Rahman, Chief Marketing Officer of Bangladesh Honda Private Limited, Mr. Kazuiki Kataoka, JETRO Country Representative of Bangladesh, Mr. Ashir...

Jun282025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank wins Gold at Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2025 for Process Innovation

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BRAC Bank has won the Gold Award in the Process Innovation category at the 10th Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2025 for its initiative—Automated Transaction Profiling Review and Adjustment. Nurun Nahar Begum, Chief Technology Officer at BRAC Bank, received the award at the official ceremony hosted by Infosys Finacle. This global recognition—selected from over 300 nominations across 10 competitive categories—underscores BRAC Bank’s strategic drive to embed intelligent automation and operational excellence within its core banking architecture. The winning project revolutionises transaction profiling by integrating real-time intelligence and automation to enhance regulatory compliance, reduce manual effort, and sharpen customer risk assessments. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing...

Jun272025 by No Comments

TotalEnergies partners with Asian Petroleum to launch ELF Lubricants in Bangladesh

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To make ELF Lubricants widely available in the Bangladesh market, TotalEnergies Marketing Asia Pacific and Middle East (TEMAPME) has recently signed a strategic distributor agreement with Asian Petroleum Limited (APL). Through this maiden partnership, Asian Petroleum became TotalEnergies’ first authorized distributor of ELF lubricant products in the country. This milestone partnership highlights the global expertise of TotalEnergies in lubricant technology and its commitment to Bangladesh as an emerging economy. With Asian Petroleum’s robust distribution network, TotalEnergies looks forward to creating a synergy that promises to deliver high-quality engine oils and transmission fluids to motoring customers across the country. To celebrate this collaboration, a launch event was organ...

Jun262025 by No Comments

Axentec Launches Bangladesh’s First Locally Hosted Tier-4 Cloud Platform

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In a major milestone for the country’s digital infrastructure, Axentec PLC has officially launched Axentec Cloud, Bangladesh’s first Tier-4 cloud platform fully hosted and operated within the country. The platform is a flagship offering from Axentec PLC, an affiliate of Robi Axiata PLC. The announcement was made at a press event held today at Axentec’s corporate headquarters in Dhaka, attended by senior journalists and technology editors. The event highlighted the cloud platform’s technical architecture, capabilities, and its strategic importance to the nation’s digital future. According to the company, Axentec Cloud is the first enterprise-grade cloud platform in Bangladesh to meet Tier-4 standards for reliability, security, and scalability. It is fully managed locally, with a Tier-...

Jun262025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank hosts legal workshop on court proceedings under Artha Rin Adalat Ain

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BRAC Bank has recently organised a daylong workshop titled “Practical Court Proceedings under Artha Rin Adalat Ain and Related Laws”. The workshop was conducted by Mohammad Manirojjaman, Senior Assistant Secretary (Joint District and Sessions Judge), Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. Eighty officials from the bank’s head office and regional offices joined the session on June 22, 2025 under the initiative of its Legal and Recovery Division. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director & CEO (Current Charge), BRAC Bank, attended as the chief guest, while Indrajit Sur, Acting Head of SME Banking, was present as the special guest. Barrister Rasheed Ahmed, Chief Legal Officer, and Mustafizur Rahman, Head of Litigation Management at BRAC Bank, were present in the know...

Jun252025 by No Comments

Intex Bangladesh 2025 Opens, Strengthening Country’s Global Textile Position

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Bangladesh further solidifies its global standing in the apparel industry as the 16th edition of Intex Bangladesh Expo 2025 officially opens today at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB). The three-day international textile sourcing show is set to host over 125 companies from more than 10 countries, providing a dynamic platform for global buyers, suppliers, and manufacturers. As the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, Bangladesh continues to attract international interest with its high-quality, value-added manufacturing capabilities. With RMG exports projected to exceed USD 56 billion by 2026, platforms like Intex play a critical role in fostering partnerships, diversifying supply chains, and showcasing innovation across the textile and apparel ecosystem. The openi...

Jun252025 by No Comments

National Bank Holds Insightful Workshop on Governance and Ethics with Dr. Salimullah Khan

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On Tuesday, June 24, a workshop titled “Good Governance, Ethics & Integrity in Corporate Environment & Personal Life” was held at the National Bank Training Institute. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Salimullah Khan, a renowned Bangladeshi academician, writer, and leading intellectual, and a professor at North South University. Mr. Imran Ahmed, Managing Director (CC) of National Bank, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Among the Special Guests were Mr. Kazi Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director (In-Charge), Mr. Md. Abdur Rahim, Deputy Managing Director (In-Charge) and Mr. Md. Meshkat-ul-Anwar Khan Deputy Managing Director (In-Charge). Mr. Shah Syed Rafiul Bari, Principal of the National Bank Training Institute were also present. The workshop was attended in person by d...

Jun222025 by No Comments

Honda City e: HEV has arrived in Bangladesh

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The newest addition to the Honda lineup, the Honda City e:HEV, has arrived in Bangladesh,The car was officially launched through an eventrecently held in the Honda Showroom in Tejgaon. In attendance were DHS Motors CEO Imran Zaman Khan, DHS Motors General Managers Arman Rashid and Farhan Samad, and chief guest Zohad Reza Chowdhury, vocalist of the band Nemesis, among other guests. The event featured a presentation on the car, and a simracer competition for the guests, where the winners received various prizes. The launch of yet another hybrid vehicle further bolsters DHS' commitment to the environment and to the government's plan for a greener Bangladesh. Honda City e: HEV is now available for sale from the Honda Showroom in Tejgaon.