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MR.DIY Inaugurates Its 4th Store in Bangladesh at Dhanmondi

Following an overwhelming response from customers, Malaysia’s leading home improvement brand, MR.DIY, has officially inaugurated its 4th store in Bangladesh. The newly opened store is located at Barakat Haven (1st & 2nd Floor), House 54, Road 4A, Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1209. A grand inauguration ceremony was held on March 20, 2025, marking yet another milestone in MR.DIY’s expansion in Bangladesh. The grand opening ceremony was attended by top MR.DIY Bangladesh officials, who officially inaugurated the store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of: Syed Noor Anwar. Head of Operations, Md. Umar Faruq Hossain, Warehouse Manager. Md. Masudur Rahman, Import Manager, Mohammad Nasim Ahmed, Finance Manager. Md. Faqruzzaman, Business Development ...

Mar202025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank ‘Aporajeyo TARA Scholarships’ to Support 300 Female Students at University of Chittagong

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BRAC Bank has expanded its 'Aporajeyo TARA' scholarships programme to provide financial assistance to 300 female students from the Faculty of Business Administration and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Chittagong (CU). This partnership was formalised during a signing ceremony held at the CU campus on March 19, 2025. Md. Shaheen Iqbal, CFA, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Treasury & Financial Institutions, signed on behalf of BRAC Bank. Professor S.M. Nasrul Quadir, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, and Professor Dr. Md Iqbal Shahin Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, represented CU in the agreement. During the ceremony, Professor Quadir expressed his gratitude to BRAC Bank, stating, “This initiative will have a profound imp...

Mar192025 by No Comments

Govt intervention drops air ticket fares by 75%, Says ATAB

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Air ticket prices, particularly for flights to various destinations in Saudi Arabia, have fallen by nearly 75 percent following the government's intervention and the implementation of stricter regulations, according to the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB). Between December and February, passengers were forced to pay exorbitant fares for tickets from Dhaka to major Saudi Arabian cities, with prices soaring to as high as Taka 190,000 under group booking schemes. However, following the government's monitoring efforts, ticket prices have dropped dramatically, with fares now available for as low as Taka 48,000 to 50,000. Some airlines are even offering tickets for routes such as Dhaka to Dammam and Dhaka to Riyadh at prices as low as Taka 35,000. In a move to curb t...

Mar192025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank, Bengal Aitken Spence Travels Launch Sri Lanka’s First Medical Tourism in Bangladesh

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BRAC Bank has partnered with Bengal Aitken Spence Travels Limited to introduce Sri Lanka’s premium healthcare services to Bangladeshi travellers, marking the launch of the first-ever Sri Lanka Medical Tourism Campaign in Bangladesh. This exclusive initiative offers BRAC Bank’s selected cardholders special access to top-tier medical care in Sri Lanka, including a 15% discount on hospital charges at leading healthcare institutions such as Asiri Group of Hospitals, Melsta Hospitals, and The Lanka Hospital. Bengal Aitken Spence Travels is a premier travel company in Bangladesh, operating as a subsidiary of Aitken Spence Travels Sri Lanka and a joint venture with Bengal Airlift Group. Aitken is the largest and most established Destination Management Company (DMC) in Sri Lanka. The offe...

Mar172025 by No Comments

VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink

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VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announces that Johan Buse has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, VEON’s digital operator in Bangladesh, effective 6th April 2025. Johan joins Banglalink from StarHub in Singapore where he led the Consumer Business Group focusing on strategy and business transformation. Prior to that, Johan has decades of experience in the telecom industry across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Ooredoo Oman and held senior positions at Deutsche Telekom Croatia, AXIS and Singtel. Johan will succeed Erik Aas who has made the decision to move on from Banglalink after nine successful years. Commenting on the appointment, VEON Group CEO Kaan...

Mar172025 by No Comments

Ranks Petroleum hosted iftar and dinner in honor of B2B customers

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Shell Lubricant's exclusive Macro Distributor Ranks Petroleum Ltd hosted Iftar Event followed by dinner in honor of its B2B customers from the industrial, non-industrial, and power plant lubricant sectors. The Iftar and dinner took place recently at the hotel InterContinental Dhaka. During these events, the Divisional Director, Imran Zaman Khan along with other top officials were present from Ranks Petroleum Limited. Ranks Petroleum Limited is the sole macro distributor of Shell lubricants in Bangladesh and is recognized for its customer-friendly approach. Thus, the two-day iftar, prayer gathering, and dinner turned into a celebration of togetherness. Ranks Petroleum Ltd is the largest importer of finished lube in Bangladesh. With extended range of premium quality products and ...

Mar162025 by No Comments

Haier Global Commendation Summit held in China

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‘Haier Service Platform Digital Transformation Global Commendation Summit’ held in Qingdao, China, recently, with the theme "wise-hearted service, warm you and me." The event marked the global expansion of Haier’s domestic digital service experience, promoting the globalization of home appliance services and establishing unified service standards through its digital platform. Haier connects global resources and introduces the "Three Unifications" mechanism—unified service standards, unified training systems, and unified assessment mechanisms—to ensure that global users receive the same high standard of home appliance services. Haier Smart Home’s global service network now spans over 200 countries and regions, with more than 14,000 service centers and over 120,000 engineers, offering...

Mar142025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank’s Branch Network ‘Women Warriors’ recognised for H2 ‘2024 performance

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BRAC Bank has recognised the top-performing female staff of its Branch Network, who achieved outstanding deposit business performance during the second half of 2024. At an event styled 'Women Warriors', the bank’s Chairperson Meheriar M Hasan, Vice Chairperson Faruq Mayeenuddin Ahmed, Directors Farzana Ahmed, Anita Ghazi Rahman, Lila Rashid and Salek Ahmed Abul Masrur and Managing Director & CEO Selim R. F. Hussain joined the recognition ceremony. They handed over awards to the Branches' female officials who contributed significantly to the bank's deposit business growth. Deputy Managing Director and Head of Branch Distribution Network Sheikh Mohammad Ashfaque and Members of the Senior Management Committee attended the ceremony on March 5, 2025. Female leaders in key frontline...

Mar132025 by No Comments

Bangladeshi health and well-being champion Murad Ansary named Asia regional winner for 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards

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Murad Ansary, a Bangladeshi well-being advocate, has been named the top regional winner for Asia for the 2025 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. He is the founder of ‘Psycure’, a one-stop digital solution platform for mental health & emotional well-being dedicated to providing affordable, accessible and high-quality mental health services. The organisation has provided direct counselling services to over 3,000 individuals and trained 12, 000 young people on mental health topics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to manage mental health challenges. His project aligns with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Ansary clinched the top position in Asia from a shortlist that included in India Keyaan Shah, Smriti Bhaya& Putri Humairah Binti Mon...

Mar132025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank trains 40 male business frontliners as TARA Ambassadors

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BRAC Bank has trained 40 male Retail Sales Officers as TARA Ambassadors, equipping them with the skills to provide gender-sensitive financial solutions and drive greater financial inclusion for women. Held in observance of International Women’s Day, the training focused on refining their ability to offer female customers need-based, empathetic, and personalised banking experiences. The session was conducted by Humaira Sharmeen, Lead Consultant and Trainer at Campus to Corporate. It covered key aspects such as understanding the financial needs of diverse female customer segments, ensuring a gender-intuitive customer experience, and leveraging emotional intelligence to cultivate trust and foster long-term relationships. Participants actively engaged in group exercises, case studies, an...