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BRAC Bank opens Digital Service Centre in Gulshan for 24/7 service

BRAC Bank has inaugurated a Digital Service Centre on Gulshan Avenue in Dhaka, reinforcing its commitment to delivering convenient, technology-driven banking services around the clock.The new self-service centre styled BRAC Bank Fast Track operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, enabling customers to access essential banking services at their convenience. Located in the prominent commercial hub of North Gulshan and equipped with two Cash Recycling Machines (CRMs) and one Automated Teller Machine (ATM), the centre offers cash withdrawals, cash deposits, fund transfers, and other services.To enhance the customer experience, a dedicated Digital Ambassador will assist visitors with digital account opening, the Astha app through Astha Sheba, and provide guidance on deposit and loan ...

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Industry Leaders Converge at China-Bangladesh Ceramics Annual Conference 2026

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The Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BCMEA), in collaboration with Foshan Uniceramics Expo, China, successfully hosted the China-Bangladesh Ceramics Annual Conference 2026 today at the Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka. Centered on the theme "Empowering Technology, Winning Tomorrow Together," the conference brought together international delegates, technical experts, and industry leaders to explore the future of ceramic manufacturing through bilateral cooperation and technological advancement.Opening the event, Irfan Uddin, General Secretary of BCMEA and Director of FARR Ceramics Ltd., emphasized that progress in the modern era is inextricably linked to partnership. "Empowering technology, winning tomorrow together reflects our belief that meaningful collaboration, ...

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Daraz 8.8 Great 8 Sale Brings Mega Deals, Brand Rush Hour, and Exclusive Payment Offers to Shoppers Nationwide

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Daraz Bangladesh is set to launch its highly anticipated 8.8 Great 8 Sale with More Brands, More Deals and More to Love, offering customers across the country an exciting opportunity to enjoy exceptional savings, exclusive brand offers, and rewarding shopping experiences. The campaign will go live on 7 August (8 PM onwards) and continue until 12 August 2026, bringing together some of the season’s most attractive deals across a wide range of product categories.Designed to deliver maximum value to shoppers, the campaign features a compelling lineup of offers including Prepayment Vouchers offering up to 12% discount, Mega Deals with discounts of up to 70%, Flash Sales and Hot Deals with discounts of up to 80%. Customers can also enjoy site-wide delivery discounts and Free Delivery on sele...

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Banglalink Stands with Communities During the Monsoon

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Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, recently distributed over 12,000 raincoats among rickshaw and van pullers across 10 city corporations during the ongoing monsoon season. The initiative covered major urban hubs, including Dhaka, Gazipur, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Bogura, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Rajshahi.As a caring brand, Banglalink designed this initiative to address the everyday challenges faced by essential daily earners like rickshaw and van pullers who have little choice but to brave the downpours, often getting drenched with no one standing by to support them.Recognizing this reality, Banglalink stepped in to care for those who need it the most. For the operator, being a responsible brand is not only limited to the expansion of its core connecti...

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A musical tribute to the people behind BRAC Bank’s 25-year journey

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As BRAC Bank marks its 25th anniversary, its iconic theme song has been reimagined as a compelling music video that tells the story of the bank's remarkable journey and the values that define it today.More than marking a milestone, the musical film pays tribute to the customers, entrepreneurs, families, coworkers and communities whose trust and partnership have shaped BRAC Bank over the past 25 years.More than bringing a theme song to the screen, the music video celebrates the people whose aspirations have grown alongside the bank. Through symbolic storytelling, it reflects the resilience of entrepreneurs, the dreams of families and the determination of people whose ambitions have flourished with BRAC Bank. The video celebrates the relationships and shared experiences that have def...

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Guardian, BKMEA join hands to extend insurance protection to knitwear workforce

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) today, Thursday, to make insurance protection and healthcare services more accessible to workers and employees in the country’s knitwear sector. Under the initiative, employees of BKMEA member factories will be able to access Guardian’s insurance services by paying an annual premium of only Tk 250. The package will include life insurance protection, 24/7 telemedicine services and discounts at more than 500 hospitals, which will be available to workers and employees as well as their family members. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Life Insurance Limited, and Mohammad Hatem, President of BKMEA, signed the M...

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BRAC Bank & Green Delta win the Insurance Innovation Challenge by SME Foundation & UNDP

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BRAC Bank and Green Delta Insurance PLC have won the award of Insurance Innovation Challenge, a joint initiative by SME Foundation (SMEF) and UNDP Bangladesh.As the winner, the two organizations will provide a blended finance solution of digital micro lending bundled with micro insurance for climate-vulnerable cottage, micro and small enterprises (CMSEs).This winning initiative, project NIRAPOD, marks another milestone for FINNOVISION, BRAC Bank's impact driven SME Innovation Lab, reinforcing the bank's commitment to developing practical financial solutions for underserved entrepreneurs.Project NIRAPOD integrates collateral-free digital loans, climate-responsive insurance, and advisory services into a single customer journey. The solution includes weather index-based crop and f...

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DMTCL signs deal with Carcopolo to introduce GPS-based fleet tracking system

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The operator of Dhaka Metro Rail Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL)and the digital mobility platform of Bangla Trac GroupCarcopolo signed an agreement today for the implementation of Vehicle Telematics System (VTS).The signing ceremony was held today at the DMTCL Head Office.Mohammed Nazrul Islam Director (Operation and Maintenance)of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) and M. Tanvir Siddique, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Thane Systems of Carcopolosigned the agreement.Under the agreement, Carcopolo will deploy advancedVTS along with comprehensive fleet management services to support DMTCL's official fleet operations. The solution will enable real-time vehicle tracking, route monitoring, trip history, driver behavior analysis, and centralized fleet management, helping...

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BRAC Bank’s CORPnet records highest-ever monthly transaction volume

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BRAC Bank's corporate internet banking platform, CORPnet, recorded its highest-ever monthly transaction volume in June 2026, processing nearly BDT 30,000 crore as businesses increasingly embraced digital transaction banking.Building on its record monthly performance, CORPnet processed more than BDT 143,000 crore in transactions during the first six months of 2026. This was 40% higher than the BDT 102,000 crore processed during the same period last year.The growth reflects the accelerating digitalisation of corporate banking in Bangladesh. During the first half of 2026, digital channels accounted for 80% of BRAC Bank's corporate transactions, up from 74% a year earlier.The platform also continued to attract more business users. The number of corporate client groups using CORPnet...

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Uber Expands Hybrid Subscriptions to Car Drivers in Bangladesh

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Uber today announced the expansion of its hybrid subscriptions model to car drivers in Bangladesh, giving them greater flexibility in how they choose to subscribe and earn on the platform.Drivers can now choose between a time-based subscription pass and an earnings-based subscription pass, giving them greater flexibility in how they access earning opportunities on Uber.The expansion follows the successful introduction of hybrid subscriptions for bike drivers earlier this year and reflects Uber's continued investment in building products that respond to the needs of drivers in Bangladesh. By offering more choice in how drivers access the platform, Uber aims to support both full-time and part-time drivers while making it easier to earn on their own terms.Hybrid subscriptions also sup...