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BRAC Bank TARA promotes women’s talent through dance in ‘Sakhi’

BRAC Bank’s women banking segment, TARA, promoted ‘Sakhi,’ a unique dance recital featuring 90 talented women from diverse professions. Held on December 6, 2024, at Chhayanaut Auditorium, the evening featured a rich tapestry of performances by women from various professions, each showcasing strength, creativity, and the resolve to chase their dreams. Arthy Ahmed directed the event, Nirjher Chowdhury directed the music, and BRAC Bank TARA patronised it. The recital drew an enthusiastic response, with two back-to-back shows attended by over 500 guests, including 200 TARA customers and their spouses. Syed Abdul Momen, Deputy Managing Director and Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank, emphasised the bank's commitment to empowering women from all walks of life. “At BRAC Bank, our vision...

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UCB Investment Limited got Six Prestigious Awards

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UCB Investment Limited (UCBIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Commercial Bank PLC, has achieved a ground breaking milestone by securing six prestigious awards at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2024. This includes two Best House Awards in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing globally significant markets such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, and more, as well as four Best Deal Awards in South Asia, covering key financial hubs like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. This historic achievement underscores UCBIL's consistent performance in its journey towards becoming a global investment bank. UCB Investment won the two "House" Awards: Best Islamic Finance House (Winner) and Best Project Finance House (Winner). UCB Investment won the three "Best Deal" Awards, among all ...

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FICCI Partners with Government to Attract Global Investors and Expand Business Opportunities in Bangladesh

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The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) will collaborate with the government to attract international investors and expand business opportunities in the country. FICCI President Zaved Akhtar stated this in the 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the chamber, took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Le Méridien Dhaka. In his opening remarks, FICCI President highlighted FICCI's achievements over the past year, underscoring the Chamber's dedication to creating a favorable investment climate in Bangladesh. He acknowledged the significant contributions of member companies and stressed the importance of joint efforts in driving economic growth and sustainable development. “I am honored and delighted to presided over the 61st AGM of the chamber. As we embark o...

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NBL holds Regional Business Conference

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National Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference for Mymensingh on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Surjodip Convention Center in Mymensingh. The event was graced by Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank, as the Chief Guest. The conference was attended by Mr. Moazzam Hossain, Vice Chairman & Sponsor Director; Mr. Muklesur Rahman, Independent Director & Chairman of the Executive Committee; and Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar, Independent Director & Chairman of the Audit Committee. Also present were Mr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO; Mr. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director; and Mr. Ashish Kumar Laskar, Regional Manager of Dhaka North Region & EVP, along with Branch Managers, Operations Managers, and Sub-branch Managers from ...

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Moynul Islam new acting president of BCMEA

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The vice chairman of Monno Ceramic Ind Ltd Moynul Islam has been selected as the President (acting) of Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) in absence of Md Shirajul Islam Mollah. Moynul was selected in the 51th board meeting held on Saturday at a hotel in the capital. Earlier, he was serving the association as Senior Vice President for 2023-24 period. Director of FARR Ceramics Ltd Irfan Uddin has been serving as General Secretary of the association while Mamunur Rashid as Senior Vice President. And other vice presidents are Engr. Ruslan Nasir, Abdul Hakim (Sumon), Tanvir Ahmed, and Sifat E Arman. Besides, directors of the board are Md. Shirajul Islam Mollah, S.M. Faruqi Hasan, Md. Shamsul Huda, Fariyan Yusuf, Ayesha Sanaa Asif Tabani, and Rasheed Mym...

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BRAC Bank named Best Banking Partner by ZTE Bangladesh

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BRAC Bank has been honoured as the ‘Best Banking Partner of the Year 2023’ by ZTE Corporation Bangladesh Ltd. for its excellence in corporate banking. This recognition by ZTE Bangladesh, a leading multinational telecommunications company, reaffirms BRAC Bank’s unparalleled commitment to delivering innovative and customised banking solutions that facilitate seamless financial operations for corporate and institutional clients. Tareq Refat Ullah Khan, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at BRAC Bank, formally received the accolade from Mao Junyong, Managing Director & CEO of ZTE Corporation Bangladesh Ltd., on November 24, 2024, at a ceremony held in Dhaka. BRAC Bank has been a trusted financial partner to ZTE Corporation Bangladesh Ltd., p...

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Dr. Muhammad Mehedi Hasan Joins BASIS as Administrator

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Dr. Muhammed Mehedi Hassan, Additional Secretary of the ICT Division, officially assumed his role as the Administrator of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS). The newly appointed Administrator began his duties with a formal joining ceremony at the Ministry of Commerce in the morning. Later, he took charge during an event held at the BASIS office. Several BASIS members and Secretariat officials were present at the occasion. Dr. Mehedi participated in a brief discussion session in the BASIS boardroom, where he sought the cooperation of all members in fulfilling his responsibilities. He stated, "BASIS has been working tirelessly to advance the country's software and IT sector. I will do my utmost to take this sector further on the international stage....

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BRAC Bank makes SME financing more accessible to Agar-Attar entrepreneurs

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BRAC Bank, under the guidance of Bangladesh Bank, organised a workshop for entrepreneurs in the Agar-Attar sector in Moulvibazar. The workshop focused on empowering entrepreneurs, raising awareness, and promoting product diversification among perfume manufacturers through collateral-free financing and customer engagement. The bank initiated this awareness session as part of Bangladesh Bank’s CMSME cluster financing initiative. As an SME-focused bank, BRAC Bank provides unsecured loans to SME entrepreneurs in the Agar-Attar cluster in Moulvibazar at single-digit interest rates. BRAC Bank hosted the event on November 17, 2024, at a hotel in Borolekha, Moulvibazar, in accordance with Bangladesh Bank's directives. Nawshad Mustafa, Director of the SME and Special Programmes Depar...

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BRAC Bank conducts sensitisation workshop on disability inclusion

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BRAC Bank has conducted a sensitisation workshop on disability inclusion in collaboration with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), under its flagship CSR programme‘Aporajeyo Ami’. The session, held on November 24, 2024, aimed to inspire 30 members from the Young Leaders (YL) batches of 2022 and 2023 to embrace inclusivity in the workplace. The three-hour workshop was designed to break myths, stigma, and stereotypes about disabilities while fostering awareness about the barriers faced by persons with disabilities. It also highlighted practical approaches to creating an enabling environment for employees and customers with disabilities within financial services and beyond. The sessions, led by Aziza Ahmed, Development Professional at BBDN, covered various topic...

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Uber Marks 8 Years in Bangladesh

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Uber, the leading ridesharing app, is marking a significant milestone in November - its 8th anniversary in Bangladesh. Since its launch in November 2016 in Dhaka, Uber has been a driving force in the country’s transportation sector, gradually expanding its services to cater to the diverse needs of the people. Uber Bangladesh has been pivotal in driving economic growth, achieving several key milestones over the past eight years. The platform has served over 7.2 million riders and provided livelihood opportunities for over 350,000 driver-partners. The sheer scale of Uber’s operations is truly staggering. In the 8 years of operation, Uber drivers have travelled over 122 Crore kilometers, equivalent to travelling from Earth to the Moon over 3000 times! Since its launch 8 years ago, Uber ...