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Mar282025 by No Comments

Disruptions in Mobile and Internet Networks Due to Sabotage in the Chittagong Hill Tracts

Mobile network disruptions have been reported across several areas of the Chittagong Hill Tracts due to acts of sabotage. In the last three months, vandals have severed power supplies and cut fiber optic cables at numerous mobile towers belonging to Robi. As a result, nearly fifty towers have been shut down. Even security personnel have been abducted by criminal gangs. In response, tower company EDOTCO Bangladesh Limited is struggling to ensure the security of its towers. While law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions are addressing the issue, Robi officials have expressed concerns over the lack of significant progress. The mobile operator is particularly worried about revenue losses and its dwindling customer base. Meanwhile, local residents are facing severe distress due to the...

Mar272025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank uplifts banking convenience of Non-Resident Bangladeshis with technology-enabled solutions

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BRAC Bank continues to enhance financial accessibility and elevate banking convenience for Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) by introducing instant account opening through eKYC and two specialized products for their family members.The introduction of eKYC, Probashi Poribar, and TARA Probashi Poribar Savings Account reinforce BRAC Bank's dedication to serving NRBs and their families, recognizing their immense contributions to the Bangladesh economy.The advanced electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) platform allows expatriate Bangladeshis to open accounts instantly from abroad without the need to visit a branch. This seamless process will encourage wage earners to open bank accounts and remit through the banking channel.Once the account is opened, customers can download the Astha A...

Mar272025 by No Comments

BDTickets Offers 20 Lakh Eid Bus Tickets with No Extra Charges

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With Eid approaching, millions of people are preparing to return home to celebrate with their families. To ensure a hassle-free journey, leading online ticketing platform BDTickets has launched a special Eid offer, providing over 20 lakh bus tickets at no additional charge. This initiative aims to eliminate the usual struggles of securing tickets, such as long queues, ticket shortages, or black market pricing. Passengers can now conveniently book their tickets online from the comfort of their homes without paying any extra fees. Every year, the demand for bus tickets surges during Eid, often outstripping supply. As a result, tickets become scarce, and passengers face difficulties due to ticket scalping and long waits in extreme heat. To address these challenges, BDTickets has partnered wi...

Mar252025 by No Comments

Samsung joined OLED Fair at Rangs eMart

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Samsung recently joined an exclusive OLED fair organized by RANGS eMart, allowing customers to purchase their preferred OLED TVS to double the joy of the Eid celebration. The fair started on March 20 and will end on April 01, 2025. This announcement came today, March 25, 2025, at a press conference held at RANGS eMart Gulshan 2 store in the capital.At the press conference, high officials from Samsung Electronics Bangladesh, including Jung Min Jung, Managing Director; Shahriar Bin Lutfor, Director and Head of Business; and Md Shariful Islam, Deputy General Manager, Product Planning and officials from Rangs eMart including, Yeamin Sharif Chowdhury, Divisional Director; Md Rashedul Islam, Head of Business; Raihan Ahmed, Head of Product; and Golam Azam Khan, Head of Sales were present....

Mar232025 by No Comments

National Bank’s Nimtola Branch at the new address

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The relocated Nimtola Branch of National Bank was inaugurated at a new address. On 23 March 2025, Md. Meshkat-ul-Anwar Khan, SEVP & Regional Head, Dhaka (South) of the bank, was present as the chief guest at the opening ceremony. At the time, Md. Tariq Habib, VP & Manager of the Nimtala Branch, Branch personnel, renowned businesspersons of the community and local dignitaries were also present at the event. The guests expressed hope that the quality and scope of service to the customers will increase at the new address of National Bank’s Nimtola Branch.

Mar222025 by No Comments

BRAC Bank partners Truefitt & Hill to elevate Premium Banking experience

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BRAC Bank has partnered with Truefitt & Hill Bangladesh, the world’s oldest and most prestigious barbershop, to offer its Premium Banking Senior customers an exclusive grooming experience.As part of this partnership, senior customers of BRAC Bank’s Premium Banking segment will receive special welcome vouchers and upgraded services at Truefitt & Hill.The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony attended by Syed Maheen Jubayed, Head of Premium Banking Business Acquisition, and Armeen Ahmed, Head of Premium Banking Proposition, from BRAC Bank, alongside Mahira Husain Khan, CEO of Truefitt & Hill Bangladesh.

Mar212025 by No Comments

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

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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...