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Oct182025 by No Comments

Robi Distributes Smart Canes to Empower the Visually Impaired

Robi Axiata PLC has launched a pioneering initiative to distribute smart canes among visually impaired individuals, reaffirming its commitment to digital inclusion and social empowerment. The initiative, marking World White Cane Safety Day, aims to enhance mobility, safety, and independence through access to innovative assistive technology. The event was held on Thursday at Robi’s Corporate Office in Dhaka, attended by Shahed Alam, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer, Robi Axiata PLC; Sharif Shah Jamal Raz, Director, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Robi Axiata PLC; and Ridwan Hossain, Chief Executive Officer, Drishti Technologies Limited, along with other senior officials. Developed by Drishti Technologies, the Abhash Smart Cane integrates sonar-based obstacle detection, haptic fee...

Oct182025 by No Comments

National Bank Strengthens Regional Focus with “Managers Meet” in Khulna

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National Bank PLC organized its regional “Managers Meet” in Khulna, bringing together 23 branch managers from across the division to evaluate performance, exchange insights, and align strategies for the Bank’s continued growth and innovation. The session was graced by Adil Chowdhury, Managing Director, as the Chief Guest, and attended by Md. Meshkat-Ul-Anwar Khan, Deputy Managing Director (In-Charge), along with senior executives, the regional manager, and branch heads. Discussions during the event focused on strengthening key operational areas — deposit mobilization, loan recovery, import business expansion, and improved sales and marketing efforts — to ensure sustainable and quality growth. In his keynote address, Adil Chowdhury emphasized the importance of leadership, integrity, and ...

Oct172025 by No Comments

Banglalink Partners with FloSolar to Power Telecom Network with 100 MW Solar Energy

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Banglalink, the country’s leading innovative digital operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FloSolar Solutions Limited to establish a 100 MW solar power plant that will power Banglalink’s telecom network nationwide using clean and renewable energy. The initiative reinforces Banglalink’s commitment to environmental sustainability, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience. Under the agreement, FloSolar and its partners will develop, finance, and operate the solar power plant, while Banglalink will purchase the generated energy through a long-term Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA). Through this partnership, Banglalink aims to power over 15,000 BTS sites, data centers, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) with solar energy, converting approximately 60 pe...

Oct172025 by No Comments

Win a Brand-New iPhone 17 This Super Sunday with Robi

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Robi Axiata PLC is offering its users a chance to win a brand-new iPhone 17 by simply recharging Tk 125 as part of its highly anticipated “Super Sunday iPhone 17” campaign. Following the success of last year’s iPhone 16 Giveaway, Robi has expanded the campaign to include more participants and greater rewards. The “Super Sunday iPhone 17” campaign began on 12 October and has already seen enthusiastic participation from Robi customers across the country. In the first week, Md. Rakib Gazi from Bakerganj, Barisal, won a brand-new iPhone 17 after recharging only Tk 125. The campaign returns again on Sunday, 19 October, giving Robi users another opportunity to win. To participate, users must recharge Tk 125 anytime between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM on the same day through the Robi app, mobile fina...

Oct162025 by No Comments

PriyoShop and Community Bank Disburse Bangladesh’s First AI-Powered Credit for MSMEs

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In a landmark move for financial inclusion, PriyoShop, Bangladesh’s leading B2B smart distribution platform, and Community Bank Bangladesh PLC have jointly disbursed the country’s first-ever AI-powered MSME credit. The historic event took place at the InterContinental Hotel Dhaka, attended by Asikul Alam Khan, Founder and CEO of PriyoShop; Dipty Mandal, Co-Founder and CMO of PriyoShop; and Kimiwa Sadat, Managing Director of Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, along with senior officials from both organizations. This pioneering initiative marks the beginning of a new era for Bangladesh’s five million underserved MSMEs, enabling small retailers to access working capital faster, easier, and more inclusively than ever before. Through this partnership, PriyoShop has introduced an AI-driven digital...

Oct152025 by No Comments

foodpanda Makes E-Bikes Affordable for Delivery Partners

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foodpanda, Bangladesh’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform, has partnered with Dongjin Electric Motorcycle to make eco-friendly mobility more accessible and affordable for its delivery partners through a convenient EMI-based e-bike purchase plan—requiring no credit card. Under its flagship panda hearts programme, which is dedicated to uplifting and supporting delivery partners, foodpanda is offering Dongjin’s latest electric bike models (A2, G6, and R6) with a low down payment of BDT 10,000 and easy monthly installments of BDT 2,400 over 24 months. The simplified, no-credit-card requirement makes the plan inclusive and hassle-free for riders. To raise awareness and facilitate access, Dongjin has launched a month-long e-bike display campaign across all foodpanda hubs in Dha...

Oct152025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank Partners with Qatar Airways to Offer Exclusive Travel Discounts

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BRAC Bank has announced an exclusive partnership with Qatar Airways, enabling its debit and credit cardholders to enjoy special discounts on international air travel. Under this collaboration, BRAC Bank cardholders can avail up to 10 percent savings on the base fare of Qatar Airways tickets when booking online through the airline’s official website or mobile app using the promotional code QRBRAC25. The partnership agreement was formalized at a signing ceremony held on October 9, 2025, at BRAC Bank’s Head Office in Dhaka. Md. Mahiul Islam, Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Head of Retail Banking, BRAC Bank, and Mohamed El Emam, Country Manager for Bangladesh and Nepal, Qatar Airways, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Also present at the event were Md. Sha...

Oct142025 by No Comments

Banglalink’s Toffee Breaks Records with 38 Million Streaming the Asia Cup Live

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Toffee, the nation’s premier digital entertainment platform under Banglalink, has achieved a historic milestone by recording an unprecedented 38 million total views during the live streaming of the Asia Cup. This remarkable achievement sets a new benchmark for digital sports streaming in Bangladesh and highlights the platform’s growing influence in the country’s digital content ecosystem. Throughout the tournament, Toffee captured massive nationwide attention, emerging as the top choice for sports enthusiasts seeking high-quality, real-time coverage of major cricket events. Audience engagement peaked during the high-voltage match between India and Bangladesh, which alone drew an impressive 3.3 million concurrent viewers—the highest-ever for any live sporting event streamed digitally in B...

Oct142025 by No Comments

Five-Day Furniture Fair Kicks Off in Dhaka

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The five-day-long 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 began today in the capital under the slogan “My Country, My Dream—Decorating Homes with Local Furniture.” The event, organized by the Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners Association (BFIOA), is the largest in the country’s furniture industry. The fair was officially inaugurated on Tuesday morning at the Rajdarshan Hall of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, Dhaka, by Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce.Event Overview The five-day fair is being held across Gul Naksha (Hall–1), Pushpa Guccha (Hall–2), and Rajdarshan (Hall–3) of ICCB.Special guests at the opening ceremony included Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), and Dr. K. M....

Oct142025 by No Comments

Farmers Get Secured Through the Partnership Between Guardian and WeGro

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In a move to strengthen financial security for farmers and their families, one of Bangladesh’s leading insurance service providers, Guardian Life Insurance Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with agri-tech platform WeGro Global. Under this collaboration, Guardian Life will offer Credit Shield Insurance coverage to farmers financed by WeGro. This coverage aims to protect the financial future of farming families by ensuring that outstanding loan obligations are fulfilled in the event of unforeseen circumstances. The agreement was recently signed at Guardian Life’s head office in Dhaka. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director and Acting Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life, and Faiyaz Safir, Chief Operations Officer of WeGro Global, represented their respe...