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MetLife Bangladesh settles insurance claims of 1,279 Crore taka in the first half of 2022

MetLife Bangladesh customers have received 1,279 Crore Taka from their insurance policies in the first six months of 2022 (January – June). This amount includes the amount received from policy maturity and claims from loss of life and medical needs. Customers of MetLife Bangladesh enjoy the best claims receiving experience as they can now receive their claims (medical treatment and loss of life) amount within 3 days by uploading the correct set of documents on MetLife’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled online claims submission platform. MetLife also has a robust track record of a claims settlement. In the last 5 years (2017-2021), cumulatively MetLife Bangladesh has settled claims of 5,900 crore taka. Commenting on this, MetLife Bangladesh’s Chief Executive Officer, Ala Ahmad,...

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Lucky participants of Berger’s ‘Smritir Angina’ campaign dine with Jaya

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The top 20 participants of “Berger Luxury Silk Emulsion ‘Smritir Angina’” campaign had the opportunity to rejoice themselves at a dinner party with eminent actress Jaya Ahsan. As a part of their unique campaign where participants got to showcase valuable memories through their walls, the leading paints solution brand Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL) arranged the event on August 08, 2022, at the capital’s Renaissance Dhaka Hotel. Along with the participants and the guest of the evening Jaya Ahsan, the dinner party was graced by the presence of Berger officials – Rupali Chowdhury, Managing Director; Md Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, Senior General Manager, Sales and Marketing; AKM Sadeque Nawaj, General Manager, Sales; Sajuti Saleque Setu, Head of Brands; Sayed Shorif Russel, Category Man...

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10th Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture

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Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL) has launched the Berger Award for Excellence in Architecture – BAEA in association with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) through a press conference held at Gulshan Club’s Patio Hall today. Ar. Qazi M Arif has addressed to the press about the process of the award. He also revealed the trophy which has been designed by Eminent Artist Md. Hamiduzzaman for the first time. Moreover, Ar. Mubasshar Husain, President, Institute of Architects Bangladesh and Berger officials including Rupali Chowdhury, Managing Director; Md Mohsin Habib Chowdhury, Sr General Manager, Sales and Marketing; Shabbir Ahmad, Head - PPEZ; A M M Fazlur Rashid, Head - Channel Engagement; and Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Head -Prolinks, also attended the event. Berger Award for...

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ShareTrip celebrates 3 years of excellence along with Investment from Startup Bangladesh Limited

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The country’s largest and leading online travel agent (OTA) ShareTrip has celebrated its 3rd anniversary together with its partner and stakeholder organizations through a grand award ceremony. The event was held at Hotel Sheraton Dhaka recently where ShareTrip handed over prestigious accolades to numerous deserving market players from industries related to travel and tourism as an amiable gesture for the extended support and contribution each made in 2020-2021. This is the very first time in the travel industry, that an agent is giving awards to its suppliers and industry partners. Zunaid Ahmed Palak MP, Honorable State Minister, ICT Division, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Sami Ahmed, Managing Director, Startup Bangladesh Ltd. also...

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Daraz hyping up customers with exciting deals under Shopamania Campaign

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The country’s largest online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh https://www.daraz.com.bd/ is back again with the ‘Shopamania Campaign,’ presenting an array of exciting offers and discounts for customers. The campaign started on August 07, 2022, and is scheduled to run till August 16, 2022. During the campaign, customers can avail of lucrative deals, vouchers, and payment facilities on a huge range of purchases made on Daraz. Throughout the campaign period, customers can meet all their wants and needs at steal prices and deals available in a wide range of categories. Offers include Free Delivery on Selected Top Deals, Flash Sale, Shake Shake, and Mystery Box, in addition to around 1500 Mega Deals with a discount of up to BDT 12,000 along with approximately 5,000 Hot Deals. The campaign is sp...

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Grameenphone recognized as one of the highest taxpayers for FY21-22

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Grameenphone, the connectivity partner of Digital Bangladesh and a responsible corporate citizen, has recently been honored as one of the top taxpayers of the country for FY21-22 by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), for the seventh consecutive time. The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) – Income Tax of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) awarded the tech service leader Grameenphone for being the highest taxpayer in the telecommunication category. A ceremony presided over by Iqbal Hossain, Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Unit - Income Tax was held on August 02, 2022. Shaheen Akhter, Member - Tax Admin and Human Resource Management of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), handed over a crest and certificate of appreciation to Jens Becker, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Grameenphone. Md. Mohsin, ...

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Grameenphone contributes Tk 30.31 crore to Labour Welfare Fund

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Grameenphone has contributed around Tk 30.31 crore (30 crore 31 lakh 35 thousand and 718 taka) amidst the ongoing global pandemic and economic instability, to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund under the Ministry of Labour and Employment for the welfare of the workers. A five-member delegation led by Grameenphone’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Syed Tanvir Husain handed over the cheque to Begum Monnujan Sufian, Honorable Minister of State for the Ministry of Labour and Employment, in the conference room of the ministry today. “The government has formed a foundation fund under the Bangladesh Labor Act for the welfare of working people. This fund provides assistance to the workers of the formal and informal sectors for the treatment of accidental deaths in workplaces, inj...

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Daraz participates in skill development training

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Daraz recently participated in Access Bangladesh Foundation’s skill development training event, organized to promote the inclusion of women entrepreneurs with disabilities in e-commerce platforms. The event was held in association with American Embassy’s EMK Centre recently. 50 differently-abled women entrepreneurs were selected from the country’s 17 districts across seven divisions for the training event in two three-day long batches. During the event, Attendees from Daraz Bangladesh Limited were Ahsan Jamil- Senior Manager, CSR and Sustainable Development; Mashiur Rahman- Senior Executive; CSR and Sustainable Development and Ebrahim Khalil Dhali - Executive Acquisition. Along with them, a2i’s Young Professional Iffat Jahan Pithia and WE’s Dr. Salma Parvin, Working Committee Director, pr...

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Grameenphone wins Digital Nation Award by GSMA

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Grameenphone has been honored with The Digital Nation Award by the GSMA for democratizing connectivity and digitally empowering communities. The company's efforts to minimize the digital divide through vast, high-speed, affordable, accessible internet penetration and to empower communities across Bangladesh by accelerating their digital adoption contributed to Grameenphone’s top recognition in this award. On behalf of Yasir Azman, CEO of Grameenphone, Hossain Sadat, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs, Grameenphone, received the prestigious Digital Nation Award at the JW Marriott South Beach, Singapore. Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman said, "We are on a mission to digitally empower Bangladesh over the last 25 years. As a digital connectivity partner, our role has become imperative in t...

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Samsung retains top spot in global smartphone shipments for Q2 2022

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Samsung has once again become the world’s biggest smartphone brand in shipments during Q2 of this year, as revealed by market research firm Canalys. Samsung has strengthened the supply of its lower-end Galaxy A series, which significantly drove the brand towards this achievement. Despite a slowdown within the smartphone market, Samsung has successfully maintained its leadership position. During the second quarter of 2022, the leading smartphone manufacturer shipped nearly 60 million smartphone units out of a total of 275 million units globally and captured a 21% share of the global smartphone market compared to 18% last year. This achievement has primarily been driven by strong sales of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy A series. In this regard, Md. Muyeedur Rahman, Head of Mobile, Samsung...