A total of 142 people, including 47 students, are currently undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Nitor) for injuries suffered in clashes during the recent student-led protests

Md Sabur Khan and Ishtiaque Abedin have been made acting chairman and acting secretary general of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB), respectively

The Association of Asset Management Companies (AAMC) congratulated M Masrur Reaz on his appointment as the chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)..Reaz was appointed BSEC chairman for the next four years. .The post had been vacant since Prof Shibli Rubay

ShopUp, a leading B2B commerce platform in Bangladesh, raised $6.5 million in debt capital funding from Saison Investment Management Private Ltd (SIMPL), a credit venture arm of Japan’s Credit Saison, to make it a fully local supply chain through technology..This strategic investment is a

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh hosted a farewell dinner in honour of three outgoing high commissioner, ambassador and head of mission in Dhaka recently..They are Haznah Binte Md Hashim, high commissioner of Malaysia, Heru Hartanto Subolo, ambassador of Indonesia, an

Concord Architects and Interior Decor Limited recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Este Aesthetic Hospital Limited, aiming to enhance the hospital’s environment to ensure an aesthetically pleasing and patient-friendly space..Mohammed Faisal, managing director of the hos

Shikho has announced indefinite suspension of all live and physical classes of the education technology platform in response to the ongoing student protest across the nation.

Al-Arafah Islami Bank has promoted an official to the post of additional managing director (AMD)..The official, Shabbir Ahmed, was serving the bank as a deputy managing director since April 8, 2019..Prior to joining Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Ahmed served ONE Bank as an additional deputy

Berger Paints Bangladesh posted a profit of Tk 324.27 crore for the fiscal year ending on March 31 of 2024, a 7.7 percent increase year-on-year

Global smartphone leader Oppo recently launched its latest line-up of smartphones, unveiling the “Reno12 Series” at a programme at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital..The phones are designed to deliver smooth experience straight out of the box, up to 50 months of

The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) recently organised a roundtable on “Digitalising International Trade in Bangladesh” in Dhaka..Salman Fazlur Rahman, adviser to the prime minister for private industry and investment, participated as chief guest, according to a press r

Eastland Insurance Company arranged its “Half-Yearly Business Conference-2024” at the DCCI auditorium in the capital’s Motijheel yesterday..Mahbubur Rahman, chairman of the insurer, inaugurated the conference, according to a press release..Rahman expressed gratitude to the Almighty,

The ‘Summit-Friendship Solar Village’ project recently won Reuters’ Global Energy Transition Awards 2024 under the ‘Projects of Impact’ category in New York, USA..Located at the Kabilpur char in Gaibandha, this project was nominated for its concrete results in terms of improved energy affo

The chief anti money laundering compliance officers (CAMLCOs) of insurance companies participated in a conference recently at a hotel in the capital..The conference was held under a joint initiative of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) and the Insurance Companies CAMLCO Ass

Sandeep Ghosh, group country manager for India and South Asia at Visa, will arrive in Bangladesh tomorrow for a two-day visit..During the visit, Sandeep will engage with policy elites, government stakeholders and key partners to explore further opportunities for Visa to be a key contributo

The Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) recently organised a daylong seminar, styled “Crisis of Cement Industry and Its Probable Solutions”, at the Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan..Md Almagir Kabir, president of the BCMA, presided over the seminar, the association said in a press

ELCO Wires and Cables Limited recently organised its annual “Sales Conference 2023-2024” at the Green Garden Convention Hall in the capital’s Dhanmondi to increase nationwide sales services, review annual sales and implement plans..Tarek Mahmud Matin, managing director and chief executive

ToguMogu, a parenting app, partnered with Shokti+ and Goofi to honour mothers during a special Mother's Day campaign

The government has appointed Md Sarwar Bari, director general of the PMI&E Wing of the Local Government Division, as the new executive chairman of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza)..The Ministry of Public Administration today issued a notification regarding the appointment

Life & Health Ltd recently organised a health session on the air ambulance service with Bangkok Hospital in the city..Nilanjon Sen, managing director of Life & Health Ltd, attended the session as chief guest, according to a press release..Life & Health is an initiative of two Banglad