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Jul292025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank organises capacity building workshop for Lakshmipur women entrepreneurs

BRAC Bank, in association with the Bangladesh Bank, has organised an entrepreneurial awareness and view exchange session involving grassroots women business owners and bankers in Lakshmipur.A large number of women entrepreneurs belonging to Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) industry took part in the day-long workshop at a Community Centre in Lakshmipur on July 24, 2025.The event aimed to promote financial literacy, raise awareness about SME financing, and empower women entrepreneurs through structured training and capacity-building initiatives led by resource persons from the central bank and commercial banks operating in the district.Md. Mokbul Hossain, Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank, Chattogram Office, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Md...

Jul282025 by No Comments

BRAC EPL Investments, Impact Investment Exchange partner to pioneer Orange Bonds

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BRAC EPL Investments Limited (BEIL), a leading investment bank in Bangladesh, has recently signed a strategic MoU with Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a global leader in gender-lens investing, to launch Bangladesh’s first Orange Bonds, Orange Sukuk and other thematic impact-investment instruments.The collaboration combines BEIL’s capital market expertise with IIX’s leadership in innovative finance to facilitate Bangladesh’s transition from an LDC to a Middle-Income nation by 2026.Orange Bonds are guided by the Orange Bond Principles™ and comply with other international sustainability standards such as the International Capital Market Association’s Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, and Sustainability Bond Guidelines.The signing ceremony was attended by Prof Durree...

Jul282025 by No Comments

JICA hosts Urban Environmental Business Study Tour in Bangladesh

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Exploring collaboration opportunities with Japanese companies in tackling urban environmental issues The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully carried out a four-day-long business tour in Bangladesh for a delegation of Japanese companies. The tour titled 'Urban Environmental Business Study Tour' was held from July 20, 2025, to July 23, 2025. Nine Japanese companies joined the tour to learn more about environmental issues, promoting sustainable solutions, and exploring future business opportunities in the country's rapidly growing market. Bangladesh consistently attracts significant interest from global investors, with a steady rise in the number of Japanese businesses establishing a presence in the country. However, with rapid urbanization, the country faces growing ...

Jul272025 by No Comments

Bangladesh’s key sectors draw growing interest in China buoyed by recent policy interventions

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Chinese investors demonstrated strong interest in Bangladesh’s key sectors during a series of bilateral engagements between Bangladesh delegation and Chinese investors held in Shanghai and Guangzhou.Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), led the Bangladesh delegation to China covering Shanghai and Guangzhou from 20–26 July.More than 100 Chinese investors took part in an investment seminar jointly organized by BIDA and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Shanghai on 21 July.Chinese investors Handa Industries and New Tiger Energy shared their investment experiences in Bangladesh and offered insights on the country’s evolving investment landscape during the seminar.Alongside the sem...

Jul242025 by No Comments

Beximco Pharma Donates Emergency Medicines to Support Burn Victims of Milestone Plane Crash

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In the wake of the tragic aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has taken urgent steps to support the treatment of victims suffering from severe burns and injuries.In response to this national tragedy, today (22 July) Beximco Pharma has donated 5,500 packs of Bactrobex (Mupirocin) ointment and 15,500 packs of Burnsil ointment to several key hospitals treating the injured.The support is directed toward to Uttara Adhunik Hospital, Kuwait Moitri Hospital, Monsur Ali Hospital, National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery and Burn & Plastic Surgery Unit, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH)These topical medications are vital in preventing infections and promoting healing in burn wounds, and are expected to significantly aid in ...

Jul222025 by No Comments

PriyoShop Secures Top 30 Spot in Prestigious StartUp Wheel Competition

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PriyoShop has taken the Bangladesh flag to new heights by securing a Top 30 spot in Startup Wheel 2025, one of Asia's most competitive startup competitions in Vietnam, competing against 2,144 startups from 28 countries. With this milestone, Bangladesh has established itself as a significant player in the global startup ecosystem through PriyoShop. This achievement shows that Bangladesh is growing fast in the digital world and becoming a strong player in retail innovation. PriyoShop stood alongside top startups from countries like Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, and Indonesia. After six months of tough evaluation, PriyoShop was chosen as one of the most promising international innovators sharing our mission, vision, and real stories about Bangladesh’s retail industry wi...

Jul212025 by No Comments

Guardian Hosts Annual Sales Conference 2025

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) successfully held its Annual Sales Conference 2025 at Hotel Sea Palace, Cox's Bazar recently, under the vibrant slogan 'Odommo Guardian'.The event brought together over 800 distinguished sales leaders and financial advisors from across Bangladesh to celebrate the company's remarkable achievements over the past year. As part of the program, Guardian recognized 15 outstanding performers for their exceptional contributions in 2024.Mr. Syed Akthar Hasan Uddin, Director of Guardian, graced the occasion with his esteemed presence. He was joined by Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Acting); Mahmudur Rahman Khan, Chief Retail Business Officer; and other senior members of the company.A special hi...

Jul202025 by No Comments

Asian Ceramics Technology 50 Forum – Dhaka Kicks Off

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The Asian Ceramics Technology 50 Forum – Dhaka officially commenced today at the Eden Grand Ballroom of Hotel Amari Dhaka, jointly organized by the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCMEA) and Foshan Uniceramics Expo.With the theme “Product Quality & Production Efficiency Enhancement and Investment opportunities in Bangladesh – Win-Win Cooperation,” the forum brought together ceramics industry leaders, technical experts, and stakeholders from Bangladesh and China to foster innovation and enhance international cooperation in the ceramics sector.Delivering the welcome address, Irfan Uddin, General Secretary of BCMEA, expressed appreciation for the strong presence of international delegates. He said, “Together, let us explore new ideas, connect industri...

Jul182025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank launches state-of-the-art ‘Digital First’ branch on North Gulshan Avenue

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BRAC Bank has enhanced its presence in Dhaka with the inauguration of a new branch on North Gulshan Avenue, designed to offer unmatched convenience and innovative services to its valued customers. As the bank's first 'Digital First' outlet, this branch reimagined a customer-centric model that blends personalised service with advanced technology.The branch is equipped with several well-crafted digital solutions to make banking faster and efficient. Key features include a 'DIGI Box', a 24/7 digital delivery system for secure collection of cheques and cards, and an easy digital file-sharing service for seamless transfers. To enhance customer experience, the branch utilizes a matrix of QR codes that empower customers with ability to make complaints and give suggestions. A Queue Management ...

Jul172025 by No Comments

Guardian Hosts Annual Sales Conference 2025 Celebrating Remarkable Achievements

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) successfully held its Annual Sales Conference 2025 at Hotel Sea Palace, Cox’s Bazar, on July 17, under the vibrant slogan ‘Odommo Guardian’.The event brought together over 800 distinguished sales leaders and financial advisors from across Bangladesh to celebrate the company’s remarkable achievements over the past year. As part of the program, Guardian recognized 15 outstanding performers for their exceptional contributions in 2024.Mr. Syed Akthar Hasan Uddin, Director of Guardian, graced the occasion with his esteemed presence. He was joined by Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (Acting); Mahmudur Rahman Khan, Chief Retail Business Officer; and other senior members of the company.A special...