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foodpanda wins ‘Visa Payment Excellence Award’

Country's leading online food and grocery delivery platform foodpanda has been awarded the Visa Payment Excellence Award 2024 in the Excellence in Merchant Acceptance (Online) category for the highest number of online transactions using Visa cards on an e-commerce site. foodpanda has received the prestigious award at the 'Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2024', organized by Visa to recognise its most valued partners and clients in Bangladesh. The award recognizes foodpanda's significant contribution to the digital payments ecosystem, marking yet another milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to driving digital transformation in Bangladesh. Jamal Yusuff Zuberi, Director, Finance, foodpanda Bangladesh, said, "We are honored to receive the "Excellence in Merchant A...

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Gold Kinen launches country’s first monthly gold savings feature

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Gold Kinen, Bangladesh’s first gold-purchasing app, makes gold savings easy, accessible and convenient for everyone, through automatic monthly gold savings option, paid through bKash.The new ‘Auto Gold Save’ feature on the Gold Kinen App lets users set up monthly gold savings from Tk 1,000 to Tk 50,000, which will be automatically deducted from their designated bKash account upon users consent on pre-set dates. This unique feature provides a hands-free way to build a regular savings portfolio in gold, mirroring familiar monthly savings plans.The initiative is expected to inspire people to take their first step into gold purchases and promote a shift toward smart gold savings, aligning with their broader goals of accelerating financial inclusion, savings propensity and amplifying f...

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Infinix introduced the world’s slimmest 3D-curved smartphone

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Trendy tech brand Infinix is going to introduce TitanWing Architecture with the upcoming HOT series smartphone. With this industry-leading architecture, Infinix is coming up with its slimmest phone yet. The brand promises to deliver flagship-level performance in a midrange device, seamlessly blending sleek aesthetics with exceptional durability.The TitanWing Architecture combines two transformative innovations—FeatherLight Wing Design and Titan Armor Protection. This helps to deliver a smartphone that is not only slimmest but also incredibly durable.The FeatherLight Design emphasizes a feather-like lightness and ultra-thin construction. This advanced design features a SlimEdge frame, offering the world’s thinnest 3D curved screen at a remarkable 6.8mm thickness.This innovation ...

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BASIS Welcomes New Members

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BASIS held an interactive and engaging event titled “Welcome to BASIS: New Member Orientation Program” at the BASIS Auditorium on November 9, 2024. Total 70 leading companies IT companies attended in this vibrant program. The orientation program aimed to connect new members to the larger BASIS network, sparking discussions around shared goals and strengthening our unified vision for the growth and advancement of the IT industry.In the warm welcome address, Md. MostafizurRahamanSohel, Senior Vice President, BASIS encouraged new members to actively participate in the BASIS community, emphasizing the transformative potential they bring to the technology landscape. He highlighted how BASIS is dedicated to cultivating an environment where every member can thrive, innovate, and contribute to...

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BRAC Bank launches Music Club

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BRAC Bank has launched a Music Club to help coworkers realise their singing talent and make the workplace more enjoyable.This club is one of many people-centric initiatives aimed at nurturing a vibrant bank culture that recognises talents beyond the professional space.The bank’s Music Club, composed of passionate coworkers, brought together music lovers to celebrate talent and foster a more profound connection among colleagues.The club members, the first in the banking industry, recently hosted a musical night for their coworkers, marking a special evening filled with live performances, camaraderie, and celebration. The music-loving coworkers made the show lively, showering the in-house talents with appreciation and inspiration.This exciting evening also marked the official...

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Take part in the Xiaomi Imagery Award 2024

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The Xiaomi Imagery Awards is currently going on and people can submit photographs they take with their Xiaomi and Redmi devices to stand a chance to win up to USD 10,000. Submissions opened from September 8 and will close on December 22, 2024.Supported by Leica, the Xiaomi Imagery Award first started in 2019. It’s an annual global photography competition celebrating creativity and skill among Xiaomi and Redmi users, with a mission to showcase the impressive photography capabilities of Xiaomi’s mobile cameras.This year, the awards cover four main categories. The Snapshot category, with a grand prize of $10,000, seeks powerful single images. The Photo Essay category, also offering $10,000, allows for 2-9 related photos that convey a cohesive story. The Only at Night category invites ...

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Samsung holds lead in global smartphone market with 57.5m shipments in Q3 2024

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Samsung continues to dominate the global smartphone market, securing its leading position with a record-breaking 57.5 million units shipped in Q3 of 2024. According to recent data from Canalys, a globally acknowledged analyst firm, the global smartphone market saw a positive year-on-year growth of 5%, totaling 309.9 million units in shipments. This records the strongest Q3 performance since 2021, fundamentally driven by increased consumer demand and a wave of new product launches across the industry. Renowned for delivering high-quality data assessment, Canalys helps industry professionals worldwide chart upcoming trends with precision and authority. Following their assessment, Samsung's success in Q3 can be attributed to its streamlined and efficient entry-level lineup, designed to offer...

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upay Announces New Initiatives to Enhance Customer-Centric Services

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upay, the mobile banking service of United Commercial Bank (UCB), recently held a town hall meeting at the UCB's head office in the capital's Gulshan. The meeting was attended by UCB's Chairman Sharif Zahir; Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid; Deputy Managing Director and COO Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, along with other high officials of UCB and officials from all levels of upay.In his speech, UCB Chairman Sharif Zahir said, "Mobile banking has reached the zenith of popularity in the present digital era. Against this backdrop, upay is becoming increasingly appealing to customers. We must put united efforts to make upay even more user-friendly and popular among the masses; thus, UCB and upay teams must work in close collaboration."Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, Managing Direct...

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Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke new MD of Dhaka Telephone

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Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke has been appointed as the managing director of privately owned land phone Dhaka Telephone Company Limited (DTCL). At the same time, ATM Hayatuzzaman Khan became the chairman of the company. On Monday (November 4), the company's board of directors decided to appoint a new MD and chairman. This appointment will bring Dhaka Phone, the company's main business, to the light of day. Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke said, we will actively work to lower both voice and internet prices according to consumer needs. The company announced this information in a press release on Tuesday. Dhaka Phone started operations in the Chittagong and Sylhet zones in 2006 and in the capital, Dhaka, in 2007 as the first private-sector fixed-line operator. Mustafa Rafiqul Islam Duke was the dire...

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BASIS Signs MoU with BRAC Bank PLC

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BASIS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BRAC Bank PLC on October 31, 2024 at Head office, Gulshan to introduce exclusive collateral-free loan facilities for BASIS members. This strategic alliance enables our members to access vital financial resources quickly and easily, empowering them to navigate challenges and accelerate their entrepreneurial journeys.The MoU aims to provide members with streamlined financing options that eliminate collateral requirements, bolstering the support necessary for innovation, sustainable business expansion, and economic contributions in the ICT sector. With this partnership, BASIS members can expedite their financial success and achieve their business aspirations.Mr. M Rashidul Hasan, President of BASIS, remarked in his opening speech, ...