Six practical solutions developed by Daffodil AI have been selected among the “Top 50 Innovations” at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

B2B commerce platform ShopUp, in collaboration with Sarona and ADI Australia, facilitated Project Arohi, a leadership development programme focused on strengthening the capabilities of ShopUp employees.

Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan is hosting a seafood-themed dining event from September 10 to 19, featuring a range of seafood dishes, live grilling and tableside service.

Pathao, the largest digital commerce platform in Bangladesh, has launched Pathao Commerce, an all-in-one platform that brings storefronts, sales channels, orders, inventory, payments, delivery and customer communication together in one place.

A week-long art exhibition celebrating the 80-year creative journey of Sheikh Rabiul Haque, a writer, painter, singer and entrepreneur, was inaugurated at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka.

Financial Excellence Ltd (FinExcel) has appointed Selim Barkat as chairman of the company.

SQ Group, the Bangladesh manufacturing arm of Singapore-based Q Collection, has received three honours at Bangladesh's inaugural ESG Excellence Awards, recognising its progress in sustainability, inclusion and workforce development.

Hasanul A Hasan, founder member of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), has assumed office as chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, while founder member Ishtiaque Abedin has begun his tenure as vice-chairman.

Prime Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank to join the export diversification refinance scheme as a participating financial institution (PFI).

Bank Asia PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank to provide loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) at concessional interest rates and on easy terms under the Tk 5,000 crore working capital refinance fund for the CMSME sector.

Professor Philip Kotler, known as the father of modern marketing, connected with Bangladesh’s marketing and branding professionals through a special Facebook Live session on Thursday.

Dutch-Bangla Bank on Thursday signed a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank (BB) to access refinancing facilities under the “Export Diversification Refinance Scheme”.

Bangladesh Krishi Bank Chairman Mohammed Nurul Amin has directed the bank’s officials to prioritise the disbursement of CMSME loans to women entrepreneurs.

Mercantile Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s Tk 5,000 crore CMSME Working Capital Refinance Fund, aimed at disbursing loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) at low interest rates and on flexible terms.

BRAC University emerged champion in the inaugural season of the Bangladesh Sports Olympiad, held today at the Bangladesh University of Textiles campus.

IFIC Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in the central bank’s Tk 5,000 crore refinance fund for the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector.

The 11th edition of the BAPA FoodPro International Expo began yesterday at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka, showcasing food processing and packaging technologies from home and abroad.

Trust Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s Tk 3,000 crore export diversification refinance scheme, aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on the readymade garment (RMG) sector and promoting export diversification.

Prof Md Maksudur Rahman Sarker, an independent director of SBAC Bank PLC and chairman of the Department of Accounting at the University of Dhaka, has been elected chairman of SBAC Bank PLC.

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the BB’s Tk 5,000 crore refinance fund to provide affordable working capital financing to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), aimed at boosting employment and sectoral development.