Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd has posted a record first-quarter performance for 2026, supported by strong Eid demand, sustained consumer confidence and strategic business execution despite ongoing economic challenges.

Perla Sanitaryware, a concern of BHL Group, recently organised its “Dealer Conference 2026” at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.

Pubali Bank PLC has launched a premium lounge named “Pubali Bank Green Lounge” at the domestic terminal of Osmani International Airport in Sylhet as part of its efforts to provide customer-centric, modern and premium banking services.

Bank Asia PLC has entered into a partnership agreement with The Palace Luxury Resort in Habiganj to offer stay privileges for its credit cardholders.

The awards were presented at the “M-Rise Gala Night” held at InterContinental Dhaka on Thursday

The lounge was inaugurated by Pubali Bank directors Rumana Sharif and Rana Laila Hafiz, and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Ali

The company said the shipments met the quality, compliance and logistics requirements of both markets

This move signals a broader strategic shift for AIR Media-Tech as it continues to identify and integrate high-potential talent pools across global emerging markets.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) posted a 28 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated profit in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong investment income, higher foreign exchange earnings and lower provisioning expenses.

NRB Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Concord Diagnostics & Molecular Lab BD Ltd and EW Villa Medica Bangladesh to provide healthcare and wellness services to the bank’s employees, cardholders and their dependants.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) recently organised a two-day conference for chief anti-money laundering compliance officers (CAMLCOs) of scheduled banks at a hotel in Cox’s Bazar to strengthen banks’ role in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Prime Bank PLC has signed a partnership agreement with Hazrat Shah Ali Mohila College under its flagship educational initiative, PrimeAcademia, to provide specialised banking services to the institution’s academic community.

Midland Bank Asset Management Company Limited (MDB AMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Midland Bank PLC, has completed the public subscription of the “Midland Bank Growth Fund”, an open-ended mutual fund it manages.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), which launched its monthly deposit pension scheme (DPS) service, has made it available through the bKash app.

Bank Asia PLC has recognised employees for their outstanding performance in achieving retail banking business targets during the first quarter of 2026.

Bangladesh’s economy remains in a fragile and uneven recovery phase, marked by subdued growth, persistent high inflation, and continued external sector pressures, according to a report by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).

The newly launched models include AI-enabled top-loading washing machines WWM-ATT80 and WWM-ATT90 with capacities of 8kg and 9kg respectively

Under the agreement, Glow & Lovely will support training and personal development initiatives for the national women’s football team.

Saudi oil giant Aramco said Sunday its net profit rose by 25.5 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, after the Middle East war sent oil and gas prices soaring.

IPDC Finance PLC reported a 78.52 percent year-on-year increase in net profit after tax to Tk 6.5 crore in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher net interest income, strong investment earnings and disciplined cost management.