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Oct172024 by No Comments

UCB Partners with D Money to enhance banking services

United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has officially signed an agreement with D Money Bangladesh, a leading payment service provider, to enhance banking services for their customers. This partnership includes a range of services, such as the Trust Cum Settlement Account, options to add money from UCB to D Money, and seamless money transfers from D Money to UCB. The signing ceremony was attended by key representatives from both organizations, including Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director of UCB; Md Abdullah Al Mamoon, Deputy Managing Director; and Md. Sekander-E-Azam, SEVP and Head of Transaction Banking. From D Money, attendees included Mohammad Arif Hossain, CEO; Siraj Siddiquey (Shakil), CBO; and Zayeed Al Karim, Head of Operations & Partnership Management. This collab...

Oct172024 by No Comments

Guardian Life Sales Conference 2024 was held

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In a captivating assembly at Hotel Sea Palace, Cox's Bazar, Guardian Life Insurance Limited proudly held its Annual Sales Conference 2024, themed around the vibrant slogan 'Odommo Guardian'. The event featured the esteemed presence of CEO Mr. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, along with Mr. Mahmudur Rahman Khan, SEVP & Head of Retail Business and other senior management members. High performing members from Guardian Life gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of 2023 while motivating the company’s retail sales force to sustain their exceptional momentum. Welcoming over 800 distinguished sales managers and financial associates from across the nation, the conference recognized 18 outstanding performers in a momentous prize-giving ceremony. The Head of Retail Business at Guardia...

Oct162024 by No Comments

Grameenphone Academy Launches ‘Freelancing Factory’

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Grameenphone, through it's free Learning Management System, Grameenphone Academy, has launched 'Freelancing Factory', an initiative designed to equip students with the necessary training, and mentorship required to build a freelancing career. This program aims to bridge job market gaps, unlock economic potential, and empower the next generation, ushering in a new era for Bangladesh's youth. During the inauguration event of the 'Freelancing Factory' initiative at GPHouse in Dhaka recently, the mentors conducted a workshop to introduce the program's structure to participants. They outlined the various components of the initiative and addressed students' questions, providing valuable insights on how the program will support their success in freelancing. The program includes 64 interactive ...

Oct162024 by No Comments

Emirates Holidays launches operations in Bangladesh

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Emirates Holidays has opened the doors of world tourism for the travel lovers of Bangladesh. The company has appointed Simon Holidays, a subsidiary of the country's leading tours and travel company Simon Group, as its agent in Dhaka. From now on, anyone can take advantage of all the services of Emirates Holidays through Simon Holidays. A customer can buy tickets and tour packages of all the networks of Emirates Airlines at an especially affordable price. A ceremony was held at the Simon Centre in Gulshan to mark the occasion. Among others, Emirates Airlines Area Manager Jaber Mohamed, Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh-ATAB President Abdus Salam Aref, Emirates Airlines Sales Manager Mohammad Zaved Rahman and Saimon Group Managing Director Afsia Jannat Saleh were present at the e...

Oct152024 by No Comments

Visa’s Scan to Pay wins award for ‘Best Innovation in Retail Payment Solution’

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Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, has recently won the 'Best Innovation in Retail Payment Solution' Award at the Bangladesh Retail Awards 2024 for its 'Scan to Pay' solution with bKash. The innovative solution has made digital payments more seamless, hassle-free, and secure for Visa cardholders. Speaking on the occasion, Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, Visa, said " We are delighted that our 'Scan to Pay' solution, in partnership with bKash, has won this prestigious award. This underscores Visa's commitment to innovation, superior customer experiences and enhancing the digital payments landscape of our country. The rapid adoption of Scan to Pay, backed by Visa's unparalleled convenience, security and brand promise, helps make a signific...

Oct152024 by No Comments

UCB introduces wide range of new products to realize Three Zeroes vision

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Country's leading private bank United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has brought in a new range of products – both deposit account & loan package – in alignment with the Three Zeroes vision, an idea proposed by Professor Muhammad Yunus. In his book "A World of Three Zeroes", the chief adviser of the interim government Dr. Yunus has envisioned a world defined by zero poverty, zero carbon and zero unemployment (Three Zeroes). To materialize this dream, it is important that stakeholders of the banking as well as financial ecosystem take effective steps to introduce products that will help achieve such a world by empowering the underserved and enabling the youth. In accordance with this vision, UCB has today (15 October) introduced new products through a press conference held at the bank's he...

Oct102024 by No Comments

United Commercial Bank PLC signs MoU with Gono Bishwabidyalay

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United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Gono Bishwabidyalay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a range of banking services, including tuition fee collection and other banking facilities. The signing ceremony took place at the Corporate Office of United Commercial Bank PLC on 9 October. Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, Managing Director & CEO of UCB, and Professor Dr. Md. Abul Hossain, Vice Chancellor of Gono Bishwabidyalay, graced the event. Also present at the ceremony were Mr. Nabil Mustafizur Rahman, Additional Managing Director of UCB; ATM Tahmiduzzaman, Additional Managing Director of UCB; Md. Sekander-E-Azam, SEVP and Head of Transaction Banking at UCB; Professor Md. Serajul Islam, Treasurer of Gono Bishwabidyalay; Abu Muhammad Mukammel, Registrar (In-charge) of...

Oct102024 by No Comments

SME Foundation and foodpanda host skill development workshop for small entrepreneurs

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SME Foundation in collaboration with food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda organized a workshop recently aiming to support and boost skills of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs) in transitioning from social media commerce to larger online marketplaces. Around Forty entrepreneurs, primarily women, selling homemade products such as cakes, pithas, frozen foods, ghee, sweets, and ice cream through online platforms like Facebook, took part at the workshop and explored ways to scale their businesses by joining major online marketplaces. Sirajul Haque, Head of Sales at foodpanda conducted the workshop held at the SME Foundation office in Agargaon in the city and discussed the steps entrepreneurs can take to join these platforms and the strategic changes needed in their op...

Oct92024 by No Comments

Grameenphone Launches Country’s First Speed-Based Limitless Internet Packs

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Grameenphone, the largest telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, has made a significant leap forward in enhancing digital connectivity by launching the country’s first-ever speed-based limitless internet packs. These new offerings are designed to provide unparalleled freedom and flexibility to customers in their internet usage. With these uniquely designed innovative packs, users can now enjoy limitless internet access, tailored to suit diverse needs and preferences, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital landscape. Customers can choose from a range of speed-based tiers, including a 7-day upto 10Mbps pack for BDT 269, a 30-day upto 10Mbps pack for BDT 899, and a 30-day upto 15Mbps pack for BDT 998. These pioneer packs allow limitless internet usage with aforementio...

Oct92024 by No Comments

UCB Investment Ltd. Recognized as Best Securities House in Bangladesh by Euromoney for 2024

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UCB Investment Ltd. (UCBIL), already esteemed as the Best Investment Bank in Bangladesh, has added another prestigious accolade to its portfolio by being named the Best Securities House in Bangladesh for 2024 by Euromoney. This distinguished honor underscores UCBIL's leadership in the financial sector of Bangladesh, setting it apart from all other merchant banks, stock brokerages, asset management companies, and other capital market institutions in the country. This is the first time any company in Bangladesh has won this award. Other notable winners include OCBC Securities from Singapore, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) from China, and Axis Capital from India. This recognition by Euromoney follows previous acknowledgments from both Euromoney and FinanceAsia in 2023 and 2...