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May192024 by No Comments

NBL Inaugural Ceremony of the ‘Foundation Course for Junior Officers’

A fifteen-day-long course on the ‘Foundation Course for Junior Officers (General) (Year 2023): Foreign Trade Finance & Operations Module’ (Combined Batch) of National Bank Limited was inaugurated at the Training Institute of the bank on May 19, 2024. Forty-nine officers from different branches of NBL participated in this training course. Sheikh Akhter Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director of National Bank Limited, graced the inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Shah Syed Rafiul Bari, Vice President & Principal of NBTI, was also present at the program.

May182024 by No Comments

Grameenphone Pledges to Empowering Society by Bringing More People Under Digital Connectivity: GP CEO

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Grameenphone, Bangladesh's leading telecommunications service provider, loved by more than 83 million customers, pledges its commitment to furthering digital connectivity on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024. With the theme 'Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development', Grameenphone reaffirms its dedication to bridging the digital divide and ensuring inclusive access to telecommunications and information technologies across Bangladesh.On this significant day, Grameenphone reflects on its ongoing efforts to empower communities through connectivity, bridging geographical and social gaps to foster a more digitally inclusive society. Through innovative initiatives and strategic partnerships, Grameenphone continues to extend its network reach, enhan...

May162024 by No Comments

Project initiated by iFarmer and UCB enables maize and chili farmers to repay loans in advance.

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iFarmer and United Commercial Bank PLC have been successfully conducting the project of bank financing and repayment with maize and chili farmers since November 2023. Under the project, two companies recently organized a formal discussion meeting on May 13, 2024, at Kazipur in Sirajganj, where over 70 farmers participated in repaying loans in advance.Under the project, the farmers have also received other facilities, including weather updates, high-quality agricultural inputs, and advisory services. The project allowed farmers to receive financial support from United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) for maize and chili harvest. The project was initiated in November 2023, with 173 farmers and will end in July 2024.Now, farmers are preparing to collect the final harvest of maize and chili. ...

May162024 by No Comments

Safe and Hassle-Free Qurbani by Bengal Meat

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As the Eid-ul-Azha 2024 approaches, Bengal Meat continues its tradition of easing customers' concerns during Qurbani. The organization has once again introduced their Online Qurbani Haat for the 10th consecutive year. Officials of Bengal Meet announced the inauguration through a press conference organized at Bengal Meat's head office in Dhaka on Wednesday.qurbani.bengalmeat.com, from the online platform customers can choose and purchase cattle, goats, and sheep; choose meat processing options, and arrange delivery. Bengal Meat then performs the sacrifice in a perfectly halal way under the supervision of Islamic Foundation representatives, processes the meat, and delivers it to customers while maintaining the proper cold chain.Bengal Meat Qurbani is designed to cater to buyers' need...

May152024 by No Comments

National boxing champion Sura Krishna Chakma joins UCB

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Champion boxer Sura Krishna Chakma has joined United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB). During an illustrious career of more than a decade, Sura Krishna Chakma has not only made a mark at the national level but has also participated in numerous international events as a proud representative of the nation.Sura Krishna Chakma is a bright name in the boxing arena. He has won multiple gold medals at the Bangladesh Games and the National Senior Men's Boxing Championship, cementing his position as one of the country's most celebrated athletes. At the same time, he has represented Bangladesh on the international stage in different prestigious events like the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and Birmingham.Sura Krishna Chakma has exhibited unparalleled skills and brought home several laurel...

May152024 by No Comments

OnePlus officially hits Bangladesh market

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OnePlus, a global leader in smartphone technology, has finally made its official entry into the Bangladeshi smartphone market through a grand launch event! Adding to the excitement of this event, held last evening in Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka, the much-loved brand also unveiled its first-ever smartphone made in Bangladesh - Nord N30 SE 5G! This official entrance also brings OnePlus’ exceptional after-sales services, ensuring a reliable and trustworthy support system for all users across the country. In a groundbreaking move, OnePlus Bangladesh will also offer free repair services for any vertical line issues on the displays of global version smartphones, regardless of the warranty status! In the first stage, there will be 35 after-sales service locations (22 servi...

May142024 by No Comments

upay agents win exclusive meet and greet with cricket icon Mashrafe Bin Mortaza

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upay, the country's fast-growing mobile financial service provider, has successfully concluded its Ramadan campaign, which provided 11 upay agents the opportunity to meet and spend quality time with the former captain of the Bangladesh national cricket team and the cricket icon Mashrafe Bin Mortaza. In this regard, a remarkable event was held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, where the cricket legend engaged in conversations and connected with upay agents.During the month of Ramadan, upay launched a unique campaign for its agents across 11 regions of Bangladesh, which includes Barishal, Bogura, Chittagong, Cumilla, Dhaka North, Dhaka South, Gazipur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Sylhet. 11 upay agents who collected the maximum transactions between March 15, 2024 to April 14, 2024 were ...

May132024 by No Comments

Energypac chairman receives IEB Gold Medal

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Engr. Rabiul Alam, CIP, Chairman of Energypac Power Generation PLC and Director & CEO of Energypac Engineering Ltd., has recently been awarded with the prestigious IEB Gold Medal 2023 for his phenomenal contributions to research, engineering, and the national economy at large.The 61st Convention of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) was held in the capital on 11 May. The prime minister recalled the contribution of the engineers to the country’s development and awarded gold medal and certificates to different levels of engineers for their relentless efforts. Engr. Rabiul Alam was one of the recipients.Engr. Rabiul Alam, CIP, Chairman of Energypac Power Generation PLC, said upon receiving the award, “Responding to the call of the prime minister, Energypac will keep wo...

May132024 by No Comments

BSA urges Bangladeshi C-suite leaders to clean up use of unlicensed, unsecure software in business organizations

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In a concerted effort to improve cyber security and promote the use of licensed software across Bangladesh, BSA | The Software Alliance is intensifying its call for organizations to prioritize software legalization. With the country's ICT sector rapidly expanding and unlicensed software use still rampant, the need for compliance has never been more urgent, according to BSA executives.Mr. Tarun Sawney, Senior Director at BSA, said using unlicensed software compromises data security, making businesses susceptible to cyber attacks, data breaches, and malware infections. These incidents can damage the trust and confidence of clients, partners, and stakeholders.Using unlicensed software also exposes organizations to a variety of legal and reputational risks, Mr. Sawney said, emphasizing...

May122024 by No Comments

DBH opens its branch in Mymensingh

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DBH Finance PLC. (DBH), the specialist housing finance institution of the country, has recently inaugurated its 15th branch in Mymensingh City. The branch is located at the heart of the city on 2nd floor of Parvez Tower, 99/A Sharda Ghosh Road, Mymensingh. This new branch is opened with an objective to offer home loan and fixed deposit services to the people living in this region. Nasir A. Choudhury, Chairman of DBH, formally inaugurated the branch in presence of the prominent developers of Mymensingh region. He hopes that the new branch in the center of the Mymensingh division will expedite real estate development in this region and contribute to increase home ownership, particularly in the affordable housing segment, which is main focus of DBH. Independent Director and Chairman of Audi...