Business

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com NCC Bank has achieved the ISO 27001:2022 certification for its information security management. Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, managing director and CEO of the bank, received the certificate from Mashiul Islam Mishu, managing director and CEO of Enterprise InfoSec Consultants (EIC), at the bank’s head office in Dhaka, said a press release. “Achieving ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com ShopUp, a B2B platform for small businesses, has won “Investment Excellence Award” at the Bangladesh Startup Summit 2023 for raising more than $201 million from investors. Afeef Zaman, founder and CEO of ShopUp, received the award from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the inauguration ceremony of the Bangladesh Startup Summit 2023 ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Unilever Bangladesh Ltd has reduced prices of its soaps, shampoos and handwash, attributing it to a recent reduction in inflation of some of raw materials in the global commodity market. The price of a 150gm Lux soap has been reduced to Tk 70 from Tk 80 and a 100gm one to ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Mahbubul Alam has been elected president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry unopposed for terms 2023-24 and 2024-25. A senior vice-president and six vice-presidents of the apex trade body have also been elected unopposed as there were no other candidates for ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com DX Group has introduced India’s audio wearable brand boAt’s ‘Wave Call’ smartwatch to the Bangladesh’s market with one year official warranty. The smartwatch features a 1.69 inch full HD curved display to provide customers with an exceptional viewing experience. With its powerful 220 mAh battery, the smartwatch can ensure a remarkable ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) and Vroom Services, a one-stop solution provider for everything related to automobiles, recently announced the re-launch of their co-branded credit cards. The card will provide one stop service solutions to car owners along with a safer and more convenient payment option, reads a press release. EBL Vroom ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) jointly organised a training program on 31 July, 2023, at Purbachal, Dhaka, to enhance Bangladesh’s emergency response, focusing on earthquake preparedness, financed by the World Bank. The training was organized to strengthen the capacity of different agencies of ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Retail chain Agora Limited has opened a new store at Benarasi Palli in Mirpur of the capital today (1 August). Agora Director In-Charge Muallem Choudhury, Director Mudassir Murtaza Moin and COO Khandaker Nur-E-Burhan were present on the occasion, according to a press statement. The new Agora store promises to be a ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Shimanto Bank recently signed an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dipto Shimanto-Specialized Educational Institution for CSR donation. Under this MoU, Shimanto Bank will provide donations to Dipto Shimanto-Specialized Educational Institution from the CSR fund, reads a press release. Rafiqul Islam, managing director and CEO of Shimanto Bank, and Lt Col Md ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com The Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) extended $20 million long-term loan to Dhaka RAD Elevated Expressway Company Limited (DREECL), an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) formed to implement the PPP project Improvement of Hatirjheel (Rampura Bridge)-Shekherjaiga-Amulia-Demra Road (with link to Tarabo and Chittagong Road). In this regard, a loan agreement has been ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com LG Electronics Bangladesh, a global leader in cutting-edge technology, unveiled the highly anticipated LG Dual Inverter Heat Pump Dryer at an exclusive launch event held at the prestigious RANGS eMart showroom in Gulshan 2, Dhaka on Monday (31 July). The event witnessed the presence of esteemed officials, including Peter Ko, managing ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Fatema Begum joined the board of directors of Bangladesh Finance, the country’s leading financial institution. Bangladesh Bank recently approved her appointment as director. She will also work as a member of the audit committee of Bangladesh Finance. Fatema Begum has a long 31-year career as a top police official before joining ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Islami Bank Training and Research Academy (IBTRA) organised a closing ceremony of Foundation Training Course for probationary officers on 31 July, said a press release. Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director & CEO of the bank addressed the programme as chief guest. The event was presided over by Md. Nazrul Islam, principal ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Midland Bank held the half yearly Business Review Conference 2023 of its Institutional Banking, Retail Distribution and Treasury divisions on 28 July. Md Ahsan-uz Zaman, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, inaugurated the conference at the Board Room of the bank’s Head Office in Dhaka, reads a press release. The ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Mercantile Bank Limited concluded a month-long training course for the second batch at Khulna for developing entrepreneurship and making new entrepreneurs under the Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) of Bangladesh Bank, reads a press release. After completion of the training 26 participants have been awarded certificates, according to the press ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Prime Bank Japan Desk has recently signed a ‘Prime Payroll’ agreement with Adventure Dhaka Ltd. Adventure Dhaka is a subsidiary of Adventure Inc, the largest online travel agency in Japan, reads a press release. Under this payroll agreement, the employees of Adventure Dhaka will be eligible for privileged rates on consumer ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Golam Kabir and Mohammed Jamil Iqbal were re-elected as Vice Chairman of NRB Bank Limited at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank held on 23 July. Golam Kabir is the President of Kabir Auto Export Co Ltd and a dual citizen of Bangladesh and Japan. He is ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) and STS Capital Limited have signed a payroll banking agreement at the STS corporate office in Dhaka. Under the agreement, employees of Glenrich International School and Eduko Bangladesh Limited, sister concerns of STS Capital, will enjoy EBL preferential banking facilities including dual currency debit card, loan facilities ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com ACI Ltd, one of the leading business houses in Bangladesh, has decided to enter the aviation business and invest Tk 10 crore in a digital bank, said the company. The company, in a board meeting on July 26, decided to form a subsidiary named ACI Avionics and Airlines Services Ltd with ... Read more

Business Desk : dhakamirror.com Rangs Electronics Ltd recently launched the 2023 Sony Bravia L Series LED TV at its Sonartori Store, Banglamotor in Dhaka. Powered by the cognitive processor XR™ on Sony Bravia XR™ OLED TVs, the content reproduces the way humans see and hear for an incredibly lifelike experience, said a press release. The ... Read more