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Jun292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Energypac conducts fire safety awareness campaign to enhance community preparedness

Energypac Power Generation PLC recently organized a Fire Safety Awareness Campaign at Dhanua High School in Sreepur, Gazipur, to strengthen fire safety awareness among students, teachers, parents, and school staff.As part of the campaign, a hands-on fire safety training session was held recently on the school premises. Conducted by Mahadi Hasan, Senior Manager, HSE, Energypac Power Generation PLC, the session provided practical guidance on fire prevention, emergency response, life safety, the proper use of portable fire extinguishers, and safe evacuation procedures during emergencies.Around 310 participants, including students, teachers, parents, and guardians, attended the session. Through interactive demonstrations and practical exercises, participants gained first-hand experienc...

Jun292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

10th meeting of Shari’ah Supervisory Committee of DBH held

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DBH Finance PLC (DBH), the largest housing finance institution of the country and the only NBFI (Non-Banking Financial Institution) with exclusive focus on housing finance, held its 10th meeting of the Shari'ah Supervisory Committee (SSC) on recently, at its Head Office in Gulshan. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Muhammad Saifullah, Chairman of DBH Shari'ah Supervisory Committee, where Md. Fariduddin Ahmed, Md. Abdul Awwal Sarker and Nasimul Baten, Managing Director & CEO, including High Officials of DBH, were present at the meeting. DBH Finance PLC is currently operating its fully dedicated Islamic Financing Wing (IFW) at all its existing 17 Branches across the country under the brand name of 'DBH Islamic' in addition to its conventional financing, where the company offers Shari'ah-c...

Jun282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC Bank equips 90 women entrepreneurs with Amrai TARA training

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BRAC Bank, in partnership with Bangladesh Open Source Network, has conducted three cohorts of its flagship women entrepreneurship development programme, Amrai TARA, equipping 90 women entrepreneurs across Brahmanbaria, Habiganj and Moulvibazar with essential digital business skills.The three-day training programmes were held throughout May with 30 women entrepreneurs participating in each batch.Amrai TARA is a flagship women entrepreneurship development initiative of BRAC Bank, supported by the Gates Foundation. The programme is designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial capabilities of women across Bangladesh through practical training, mentorship, networking and market access opportunities. It focuses on fostering long-term economic empowerment by equipping women entrepreneurs wi...

Jun272026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Omera LPG Celebrates Historic Retailer Campaign with Grand Winners’ Night

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Omera LPG, Bangladesh's leading LPG brand, successfully concluded one of the country's largest retailer engagement initiatives through its nationwide campaign titled "ওমেরার রঙে দোকান সাজাই, বিজয়ীর বেশে বিদেশ যাই."Driven by its commitment to encouraging creativity and innovation among its retailer partners, Omera LPG launched the campaign in January 2026, inviting retailers across Bangladesh to decorate their outlets using Omera LPG's signature branding materials and LPG cylinders. The initiative was designed to inspire creative brand expression while enhancing nationwide brand visibility and strengthening retailer engagement. Originally planned for three months, the campaign received overwhelming response from retailers and was extended through April 2026.More than 3,500 retailers...

Jun252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Nagad launches 10 lakh merchants’ Bangla QR

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Nagad, the country’s leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider, has launched “Bangla QR” payment services for its users. Concurrently, the digital financial arm of the Postal Department has introduced an instant “Transfer Money” feature, enabling seamless fund transfers between personal accounts across all banks and other MFS operators.With this integration, Nagad joins a nationwide network of nearly 10 lakh merchants under the Bangla QR umbrella.Aimed at making cashless transactions simpler, safer, and universally accessible, Nagad formally integrated the Bangla QR and the National Payment Switch Bangladesh (NPSB) network on Thursday (25 June 2026). The move ensures ultimate transactional freedom for its millions of customers.To mark the inauguration of Bangla QR, Nagad...

Jun252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Asiatic 3sixty wins 21 accolades at Digital Marketing Award 2026

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Communication solutions provider Asiatic 3sixty won a total of 21 awards across different categories at the 9th Digital Marketing Award (DMA). Four of the group's entities picked up the awards for campaigns that earned recognition across a wide range of digital marketing categories.The awards were presented at a gala held at Le Méridien Dhaka on Saturday, organized by Bangladesh Brand Forum and presented by Meghna Group of Industries. This year's edition recognized 89 campaigns across 26 categories, selected from 1,072 nominations submitted by 66 organizations.Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited led the group’s tally with eight awards—four silver and four bronze—across categories including content marketing, integrated digital campaigns, PR on digital platforms, user community...

Jun252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Uber launches Premier Plus in Dhaka

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Uber, Bangladesh’s leading ridesharing app today announced the launch of Premier Plus in Dhaka, offering riders access to newer vehicles and highly rated drivers for a more comfortable and reliable way to get around the city.Premier Plus is a new ride option for riders looking for a more premium experience. With newer sedan vehicles, highly-rated drivers, Premier Plus is for riders who value comfort and quality when travelling around the city.With Premier Plus, riders can expect a more elevated travel experience featuring newer sedan vehicles for enhanced comfort, top-rated drivers recognized for delivering excellent service, and a premium journey designed around reliability and peace of mind.Commenting on the launch, RedwanRezvi, Country General Manager, Uber Bangladesh, said,...

Jun242026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

The New York Times Story on Beximco Pharma’s Affordable Cystic Fibrosis Drug ‘Triko’

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The New York Times has published a story on Beximco Pharma’s affordable cystic fibrosis drug Triko which is 95% cheaper than the originator brand.Last week, the medicine was formally handed over to cystic fibrosis patients and their family representatives from six countries at Beximco Pharma’s manufacturing facility in Tongi, near Dhaka.In the article titled “A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form,” The New York Times highlights Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry, particularly Beximco Pharma’s initiative, within the broader context of global healthcare access.The report features the real-life experiences of patients from South Africa, Slovakia, and Bangladesh, while also examining global disparities in access to life-saving medicines and d...

Jun242026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

CIKITSA International Partners with SBAC Bank PLC

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CIKITSA International has entered a strategic partnership with SBAC Bank PLC. to make quality healthcare services more accessible to the Bank’s cardholders, employees, and their legal dependents.The agreement was officially signed by Mr. Muntasir Mahmood, Chief Operations Officer of CIKITSA International, and on behalf of Managing Director & CEO, Head of the Digital Banking & Financial Inclusion Division Mr. Mohammad Shafiul Azam, of SBAC Bank PLC., during the signing ceremony Head of Cash Management, Transaction Banking & Agent Banking, Mr. Feroj Chowdhury was also present. The information was announced in a press release distributed to media outlets by International on Wednesday.Under this partnership, eligible cardholders, employees, and their legal dependents will ...

Jun232026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MetLife Bangladesh Settles Highest Claims in Q1 2026 Among All Life Insurers

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MetLife Bangladesh has settled over BDT 669 crore in insurance claims during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, the highest among all life insurance companies in Bangladesh for the period.This achievement reinforces MetLife Bangladesh’s position as the country’s leading life insurer in claims settlement.MetLife Bangladesh’s claims payments support customers during critical moments, including medical emergencies, loss of life, and policy maturity benefits.Commenting on this, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Bangladesh, Ala Ahmad, said, “Paying claims is the most important promise an insurance company makes. We are proud that MetLife Bangladesh continues to set the benchmark for claims settlement in the industry.”According to data from the Insurance Development a...