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Oct252025 by No Comments

National Bank’s “Managers Meet” Inspires 19 Branch Leaders of Cumilla Region

National Bank PLC organized an inspiring and results-oriented “Managers Meet” with 19 branch managers from the Cumilla region on 23 October 2025, focusing on performance review, operational excellence, and strategic direction for sustainable growth. The daylong session created a dynamic platform for open dialogue, teamwork, and forward-thinking strategies aimed at strengthening regional operations and driving overall business momentum for National Bank. Mr. Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director of National Bank PLC, graced the event as Chief Guest. Also in attendance were Mr. Md. Mizanur Rahman, SVP, Corporate & Regulatory Affairs Unit; Mr. Mohammad Towhidul Karim, SVP & Regional Manager, Chattogram; and Mr. Md. Iskander Ali Fakir, VP & Regional Manager, Cumilla, along with senio...

Oct232025 by No Comments

Abdul Awal Mintoo Awarded 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) by the World Food Prize Foundation

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The World Food Prize Foundation has honored Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Founder of Lal Teer Seed Ltd, Lal Teer Livestock Development (BD) Ltd, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of National Bank PLC, with the 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP) award. This global recognition celebrates his extraordinary contributions to transforming food systems, empowering farmers, and strengthening global food security. Both Lal Teer companies are concerns of Multimode Group, founded by Mr. Mintoo in 1981. The World Food Prize Foundation, headquartered in Iowa, USA, recognizes individuals who have made remarkable achievements in improving food quality, quantity, and accessibility. The Foundation’s Council of Advisors—comprising former Heads of State, Ministers, and leaders in agricultural science and policy...

Oct232025 by No Comments

Credence Data Trains Leading Banks on Next-Gen Risk Intelligence Tools

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Credence Data (www.credencedata.com), a Hong Kong-based fintech and leading trade-risk intelligence platform, has recently conducted an advanced training program on risk management and counterparty due diligence for major banks in Bangladesh. Participating institutions included City Bank PLC, Bank Asia PLC, The Premier Bank PLC, and Modhumoti Bank PLC. The training demonstrated how banks can move beyond static PDF reports by leveraging Credence’s fully digital platform, purpose-built for cross-border trade finance. Powered by verified intelligence and real shipment data, the platform enables faster and more reliable decision-making across banking networks. A central highlight of the session was Insight Lens, Credence’s proprietary AI-enabled assistant that analyses only authenticated da...

Oct232025 by No Comments

Huawei Wins Three Awards in the All-Optical Network Field at Network X 2025

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Huawei has won three prestigious awards at Network X 2025, a global telecom and network technology event held in Paris. The event recognized outstanding achievements and innovations in the international telecommunications sector. According to a press release issued by Huawei Bangladesh on Thursday, the company received the awards for Most Innovative Optical Transport Use Case, Best Network AI Solution for Fibre Networks, and Outstanding Green Fibre. These accolades reflect Huawei’s strong technological capabilities, continuous innovation, and leadership in the field of all-optical networks. Huawei continues to drive innovation in optical transmission through breakthroughs in ultra-high-speed technologies such as 400G/800G, B1T transmission, C+L-band ultra-wide spectrum, and end-to-end OX...

Oct222025 by No Comments

foodpanda Organizes ‘Movie Night’ for Delivery Partners

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foodpanda, the country’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform, recently organized a special screening titled ‘Panda Rider Movie Night’ at Star Cineplex, SKS Tower in Dhaka. Over 200 delivery partners from different city zones were selected based on their performance to attend the exclusive event. According to foodpanda, the initiative was part of its panda hearts program, which focuses on ensuring the safety, wellbeing, personal development, and community engagement of its delivery partners. The event aimed to appreciate the contributions of riders who play a crucial role in maintaining efficient delivery operations and customer satisfaction across Bangladesh. The evening offered delivery partners a well-deserved break and an opportunity to socialize and celebrate their achi...

Oct222025 by No Comments

PMO Convergence 2025 highlights PMOs as engines of national transformation

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The PMO Convergence 2025, hosted by PMaspire Global Group in collaboration with PMO Global Institute Inc, brought together more than 120 PMO leaders, executives, and innovators from over 80 organizations to explore how Project Management Offices (PMOs) are shaping economic growth, governance excellence, and nation-building in the new era of intelligence. The event, themed “PMO as a Nation Builder,” showcased how PMOs have evolved from administrative units into strategic engines of transformation. Through keynote speeches, expert panels, and community networking, the conference emphasized how leadership, intelligence, and purpose must converge to drive national development. In his visionary keynote, Dr Abdulla, founder and CEO of PMaspire Group and PMO Global Institute Inc, delivered an i...

Oct212025 by No Comments

BIDA invites Korean investors to explore Bangladesh’s untapped potential

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The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has called on Korean investors to capitalize on Bangladesh’s dynamic investment landscape, highlighting the country’s competitive advantages and ongoing reforms to facilitate foreign direct investment (FDI). At an investment seminar titled “Gateway to Growth: Invest in Bangladesh”, held at the Pullman Ambassador Seoul Eastpole Hotel on 21 October 2025, a high-level delegation led by Mr. Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman (State Minister) of BIDA, engaged with over 150 Korean business leaders, industry representatives, and development partners to showcase strategic investment opportunities in Bangladesh. Organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Bangladesh in the Republic of Korea and the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), a...

Oct202025 by No Comments

CEMS-Global to Host 30th Build Series, 27th Power Series, and 7th Water Expo at ICCB

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CEMS-Global USA and CEMS Bangladesh have announced a major series of international trade exhibitions focusing on the construction, energy, and water sectors. The events will take place from November 13 to 15, 2025, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, remaining open daily from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Three Decades of the Build SeriesThe exhibitions will feature the 30th Build Bangladesh International Expo 2025 and the 24th Real Estate Expo 2025, marking the 30-year milestone of the Build Series. Over the past three decades, it has grown into Bangladesh’s largest and longest-running construction expo, showcasing building materials, modern housing solutions, construction technologies, and interior innovations.With the construction sector contributing more than eigh...

Oct192025 by No Comments

Guardian Goes Fully Cashless — Introduces 100% Digital Premium Collection and Claim Settlement

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited has announced a historic milestone by becoming the first and only fully cashless insurance company in Bangladesh, officially eliminating all forms of cash transactions with customers. Under this new policy, 100% of premium collections and claim settlements will be conducted through digital payment channels. Customers can now pay their premiums via mobile financial services (MFS) or bank transfers, while all claim disbursements will be made directly to their bank accounts. This digital transformation ensures greater transparency, accountability, and financial security for both customers and the company. Policyholders can now manage everything—from premium payments to tracking claim status—conveniently and securely from home. Guardian Life stated that the i...

Oct182025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank Branch Network Achieves BDT 13,500 Crore Net Deposit Growth in First Nine Months of 2025

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BRAC Bank’s Branch Network has achieved a record-breaking net deposit growth of BDT 13,500 crore during the first nine months of 2025, reflecting the bank’s strong business fundamentals and customer confidence. This milestone reinforces BRAC Bank’s consistent growth trajectory and highlights the Branch Network’s leadership in setting new industry standards for sustainable deposit mobilisation. Celebration of Milestone Achievement:The bank organised a special celebration on October 13, 2025, attended by Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Managing Director and CEO; Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Branch Distribution Network; along with senior leadership of the Branch Network. Also present were A. K. M. Tareq, Senior Zonal Head (North); Taher Hasan Al Mamun, Senior Zona...