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BRAC Bank aims to serve 50,000 women remittance beneficiaries with insurance coverage by 2025

BRAC Bank aims to provide life and health insurance coverage to 50,000 women remittance beneficiaries by 2025 as part of its plan to incorporate more value-added services to its comprehensive remittance services.In a first-of-its-kind insurance benefits to remittance receivers, the bank has partnered with Green Delta Insurance to add insurance perks to its newly introduced TARA Probashi Poribar proposition.Through this partnership, women receiving foreign remittances will be entitled to complimentary insurance benefits, including life coverage of up to Tk 2 lac, annual health insurance worth up to Tk 50,000, maternity care, and both outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) medical treatment.These benefits are built within the TARA Probashi Poribar Account—a purpose-designed solutio...

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Robi customers get to Watch Hamza Choudhury Live from the Stands with ‘Super Sunday’ Offer

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Robi Axiata PLC. is bringing football fever to its popular ‘Super Robibar’ campaign, offering great opportunity for the fans to witness Hamza Chowdhury playing live in Dhaka. On 25th May, Sunday, Robi customers will get the chance to win exclusive premium tickets to the highly anticipated Bangladesh vs. Singapore football match. The details to participate in the campaign will soon be revealed in the company’s official social media platforms.The game, scheduled for June 10 at the National Stadium in Dhaka, marks a historic moment for Bangladeshi football: international star Hamza Choudhury will make his home debut wearing the national jersey. The match is part of the Asian Cup qualifiers and has generated immense excitement among fans and officials alike.Robi formally announced the ...

May202025 by No Comments

GEN Bangladesh Signs Strategic MoU with BRAC Bank

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Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Bangladesh today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC Bank, one of the country’s most prominent entrepreneur-friendly banks, to strengthen Bangladesh’s startup and innovation landscape through collaborative initiatives.The MoU signing ceremony took place at BRAC Bank’s head office in Dhaka and was attended by key representatives from both organizations. Syed Abdul Momen, AMD and Head of SME at BRAC Bank and K. M. Hasan Ripon, Managing Director of GEN Bangladesh signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organization. Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Treasurer of GEN Bangladesh; Md. Kamruzzaman, Head of the Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Daffodil International University;This strategic partnership aims to bri...

May202025 by No Comments

Daraz adds a festive twist to Eid shopping with deals, contests & qurbani rewards

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As the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha approaches, a time of reflection, generosity, and celebration—Daraz Bangladesh has unveiled its most anticipated campaign of the season, the 6.6 Big Eid Sale, running from May 20 to June 6. The campaign promises unmatched convenience and value for online shoppers, offering Flash Sale of up to 80% off, extra savings with Daraz and seller vouchers, Free Delivery, and an exclusive “Jitsen Bhai” giveaway contest, adding excitement throughout the campaign period. Making it a truly rewarding festive shopping experience.The campaign kicks off at 12:00 AM on May 20 with an exclusive midnight voucher drop, allowing early-bird shoppers to grab high-value, limited-time vouchers during the first hour. A mega giveaway contest on the same day adds extra exciteme...

May202025 by No Comments

MoU Signed Between National Bank and National Pension Authority

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To facilitate registration and contribution collection under the universal pension schemes, the National Pension Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Bank on May 15, 2025 (Thursday), at a ceremony held in the meeting room of the Finance Division at the Secretariat. So far, the National Pension Authority has signed MoU with a total of 24 banks.On behalf of Imran Ahmed, Managing Director (Current Charge), National Bank and on behalf of the National Pension Authority, Md. Mahiuddin Khan, Executive Chairman signed the MoU representing their respective organizations.

May182025 by No Comments

Guardian and Agrigate Network partner to offer customers insurance benefits

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Guardian Life Insurance Limited has recently entered into an agreement with Agrigate Network Limited to provide insurance services to its customers. Under this agreement, Agrigate customers will be entitled to the benefits of Guardian’s Insurance Coverage.The agreement was signed by Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, Additional Managing Director and Acting CEO of Guardian, and Sajjad Hossain Chowdhury, Director of Agrigate.Representatives, including high officials from both companies were present during the signing ceremony. From Guardian Mahmudur Rahman Khan, Assistant Managing Director & Head of Retail Business; M. Saud Imran, Chief Operating Officer; Sajib Hossain, Chief Financial Officer; and Abdul Halim, Executive Vice President & Head of Microinsurance Department, were presen...

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Tamim Iqbal handed over mega prizes to the first five winners of ‘Eid with Xiaomi’ campaign

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Bangladesh's number one smartphone brand, Xiaomi, awarded prizes to the first-phase winners of its recently launched "Eid with Xiaomi" campaign. Popular cricketer and Xiaomi brand ambassador Tamim Iqbal presented the prizes to the lucky Xiaomi fans. Launched on May 7 ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the campaign features exciting mega prizes worth a total of BDT 10 crore including 5 lac tk, multi-door refrigerator and air conditioner. Additionally, cashbacks ranging from BDT 500 to BDT 3,000 are offered as well. The initiative has already received an overwhelming response from fans across the country. Under this campaign, customers who purchase any Xiaomi smartphones are eligible sure-shot gifts, and the first five lucky winners are awarded their mega prizes. The prize-giving ceremony took place on...

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Robi partners with icddrb to offer 10% discount on diagnostic services for Elite Customers

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In a move to make world-class healthcare more accessible for its premium customers, Robi Axiata PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the leading global health research institute, icddr,b. Under this partnership, Robi Elite customers will enjoy a 10% discount on a wide range of diagnostic services offered by icddr,b.The MoU was officially signed icddr,bmain campusin Dhaka recently. Representing Robi Axiata at the signing ceremony were Chief Commercial Officer, Shihab Ahmad; Axentec’s Chief Commercial Officer, Abul Kalam Mohammad Nazmul Islam; and Robi’s Head of Marketing, Md. Showkat Kader Chowdhury, among others.From icddr,b, Executive Director Dr Tahmeed Ahmed led the delegation, accompanied by Director (Finance), Thomas Liam Barry; Head of Clinical and Diagnost...

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BRAC Bank to provide customised banking services to Consulate of Zambia in Bangladesh

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BRAC Bank has embarked on a strategic banking partnership with the Office of Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh.The bank signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Consulate on the sidelines of the launching of the Office of Honourary Consulate of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh at the Zambia-Bangladesh Business Forum—Dhaka 2025 on May 14, 2025, at Sheraton Dhaka.The agreement was signed in the presence of a delegation from the government of Zambia led by Crusivia C. Hichikumba, Permanent Secretary-Investment and Industrialisation, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry.Dr. Mohd Zayed Alam, Honourary Consul General of the Republic of Zambia in Bangladesh; and Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Additional Managing Director & Head of Corporate & Instit...

May172025 by No Comments

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference (Sylhet)

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The Regional Business Conference (Sylhet) of National Bank was held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The conference took place at the Sylhet Regional Office of National Bank. The conference's chief guest was Mr. Muklesur Rahman, Independent Director & Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of National Bank. Managing Director (Current Charge) Mr. Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director-Incharge Mr. Md. Meshkat-Ul-Anwer Khan, Company Secretary & SVP Mr. Md. Kaiser Rashid, Sylhet Regional Manager & VP Mr. B. M Saifuzzaman, along with all Branch Managers, Operations Managers and Sub-branch Managers of the Sylhet region participated in the event. During the conference, the guests provided directives to the officials regarding the recovery of defaulted loans, future pl...