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Aug282024 by No Comments

Newly elected Board Chairman and Executive Committee Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB)

Dr. Aparup Chowdhury, Independent Director of UCB has been unanimously elected as Chairman of United Commercial Bank PLC in the board meeting held on today at the corporate office of UCB. Moreover, Mr. Bashir Ahmed has also been elected as the Executive Committee Chairman of UCB.Dr. Aparup Chowdhury was former Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh working consistently for 37 years with progressively increasing responsibilities in Field Administration, Policy Pool of different Ministries and Organizations as well as Corporate Bodies.Mr. Bashir Ahmed is also the Managing Director of Airmate Goodie Electrical Industries Ltd, Goodie Accessories (Pvt) Ltd, International Distribution Company Bangladesh (Pvt) Ltd, B&B Electronics, B&B Food & Beverage, B&B Electrical &a...

Aug262024 by No Comments

Prime Bank PLC. Partners with robishop.com.bd

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Prime Bank PLC., a leading financial institution committed to innovation and customer-centric financial solutions, has signed a partnership with premier e-commerce platform, robishop.com.bd. Recently a signing ceremony was held between these two organizations at bank’s Gulshan Corporate Office. Under the agreement, Existing Prime Bank card holder will enjoy EMI facility and new card holder will get discount voucher while purchasing from robishop.com.bd. Md. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Deputy Managing Director of Prime Bank PLC. and Shafiq Shamsur Razzaq, General Manager, Value Added Service , VAS & New Business, Market Operation from robishop.com.bd took part in signing ceremony on behalf of their respective organizations. Joarder Tanvir Faisal, Head of Cards & ADC Business from Prime B...

Aug262024 by No Comments

foodpanda riders join relief packaging efforts

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foodpanda riders have volunteered to package relief items and load them onto trucks at the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) to support the flood-affected people. Conversations with the riders reveal they have joined this humanitarian work as volunteers to stand by the flood victims. Most of the riders are students, and many of their classmates have also participated in this initiative. Like other youths, they consider this work a social responsibility.It is mentionable that a significant number of people have spontaneously participated in the mass relief collection campaign at the University of Dhaka to aid flood victims in various districts of the country. People from different walks of life are coming forward to donate cash and relief items. In addition to the relief ...

Aug262024 by No Comments

Banglalink signs MoU with Bangladesh Army for immediate food relief

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The recent catastrophic floods have plunged southeastern and eastern regions across Bangladesh and severely impacted the livelihoods of countless people. In response to this urgent situation, Banglalink, a leading digital operator in Bangladesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh Army on Saturday to urgently deliver immediate relief to the flood-affected people.The devastating flood has submerged homes, farmlands, and roads, causing thousands of people to get stranded and face numerous challenges, like access to clean water, food, and transportation. In the face of this immense crisis, the Bangladesh Army is distributing essential relief materials, including food and water, across the most affected regions. To reach the hardest-hit and most challenging a...

Aug242024 by No Comments

Grameenphone to extend support for flood-affected families in collaboration with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

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In response to the ongoing sudden flood crisis, Grameenphone, has taken immediate initiative to support the flood-affected people. Grameenphone, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), will distribute food relief packs to 10,000 families in the flood affected areas. Additionally, five water treatment plants and five mobile medical teams will be deployed based on the onground situation to ensure access to clean drinking water and essential healthcare services. Farhana Islam, Head of ESG of Grameenphone, said, “At Grameenphone, we believe in standing by our communities during such challenging times. Considering the emergency, we promptly acted on this. Besides the initiatives taken by our company, we have also launched an employee donation initiative, where our e...

Aug242024 by No Comments

The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Directors of National Bank was held

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The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Directors of National Bank was held on August 22, 2024. In this 505th meeting of the Board, Sponsor Director Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo was elected as Chairman, and Sponsor Director Mr. Moazzam Hossain was elected as Vice Chairman. The meeting was attended by new board director & shareholder Mr. Zakaria Taher, Independent Director & former Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Mr. Md. Zulkar Nayn, Independent Director & former Managing Director of Shimanto Bank Mr. Muklesur Rahman, Independent Director Professor Dr. Melita Mehjabeen from the Institute of Business Administration at Dhaka University, and Independent Director & Chartered Accountant Mr. Md. Abdus Satter Sarkar. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & Chief Exec...

Aug202024 by No Comments

National Bank MoU sign with York Hospital

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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between National Bank Limited and York Hospital Limited. On August 19, 2024, the official handover of the contract took place at the Bank's Head Office. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, Managing Director & CEO of the bank, was the chief guest at the event. Imran Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, National Bank, Dr. Enamul Haque Tito, Chief Medical Officer at York Hospital and senior officials of both organizations were also present.Recently, Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director of National Bank Limited and Dr. S. M. Jaglul A. Mozumdar, Managing Director of York Hospital, signed the contract on behalf of both institutions. According to the agreement, National Bank employees, their family members, and all National Bank premium cardho...

Aug182024 by No Comments

Xiaomi Bangladesh Rolls Out Nationwide Umbrella Initiative for Traffic Police

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Xiaomi Bangladesh has launched an initiative to distribute umbrellas to officers stationed across the country in a show of support for traffic police nationwide. This gesture aims to provide some comfort to the officers who tirelessly manage the bustling streets, often exposed to the sun and rain for extended periods. Xiaomi's initiative acknowledges the vital service these officers provide and aims to show solidarity.The umbrella giveaway event began on 13th August 2024 in the afternoon across multiple key traffic intersections in Dhaka, such as, Gulshan-1 circle, Gulshan-2 circle and Banani 11, with key participation from Xiaomi Bangladesh.A total of 800 umbrellas will be distributed to the traffic police officers stationed across major cities, in front of shopping malls, mobile ...

Aug142024 by No Comments

Grameenphone Partners with Mobileum to Enhance Customer Experience and Security with AI-powered Risk Management Solutions

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Grameenphone has partnered with Mobileum Inc. ("Mobileum"), a leading global provider of analytics and network solutions. Mobileum will provide a next-generation revenue assurance and fraud management (RAFM) solution, built on its flagship Active Intelligence Platform (AIP) to Grameenphone for its risk management transformation. This strategic partnership reinforces Grameenphone's commitment to customer-centricity by continuously innovating and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to cater to customers evolving needs while delivering superior and secure customer experience.The collaboration with Mobileum aligns with Grameenphone's vision of becoming a future-fit telco-tech. These advancements will enable Grameenphone to identify and prevent revenue leakage, strengthen fraud detection c...

Aug132024 by No Comments

Shokti+ Introduces Bangladesh’s First Fortified Sour Yogurt

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Shokti+, a pioneer in providing essential nutrition to Bangladeshi children since 2007, is expanding its mission to adult consumers to meet their daily nutrition need with the launch of their new Fortified Sour Yogurt. Available at an affordable price at 25 Tk, this new single-serving yogurt offers a convenient and nutritious option for healthy eating. "Unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits are contributing to a rise in lifestyle-related diseases," said Dipesh Nag, Managing Director of Shokti+. "Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise are vital for overall wellness. Hence, we are introducing Fortified Shokti+ Sour Yogurt to offer our consumers a nutritious yet affordable choice to balance their daily routine." Surayya Siddiqua, Sales & Marketing Director at Shokti+, emphasiz...