Business

Alongside consumer awareness and fostering digital transaction habits, a multi-pronged strategy is required to popularise digital payments in everyday life. An essential shift in user behaviour along with strengthening the foundational digital ecosystem is required, while systemic reinforcement to...

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA), organised a workshop in Dhaka to promote seamless trade and payment solutions for the buying house sector, a press release said. The event, held at the BGBA premises,...

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. successfully organized a Financial Literacy Program focused on the development and empowerment of CMSME women entrepreneurs on 18th October 2025 at a local hotel in Chattogram. The event was organized by the SME & Agri....

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission, Paris has proposed to hold the ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting jointly with ICC Bangladesh in Dhaka during October- November 2027. The proposal was accepted by ICC Bangladesh Banking Commission Meeting...

EDOTCO Bangladesh, the country’s leading digital infrastructure company, has deployed Bangladesh’s first next-generation fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) tower in Gopalganj, marking a significant advance in the nation’s telecom infrastructure. Designed to be lighter, more durable and more sustainable than conventional...

In early 2025, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) identified a new campaign by the ‘Mysterious Elephant’ APT. The group primarily targets government entities and foreign affairs organizations across the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on Pakistan, Bangladesh,...

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has officially announced a permanent end to all cash transactions with its customers. From now on, the company will conduct 100% of its premium collections and claim settlements through cashless methods, a press release said. With...

SILQ, parent company of Bangladesh’s ShopUp, has signed an agreement with Alin Food Products Ltd., appointing SILQ as Alin’s exclusive distribution partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The signing took place at ShopUp’s headquarters in Tejgaon, Dhaka,...

In a major step towards enhancing nationwide connectivity, leading telecommunications services provider Grameenphone, state-owned mobile operator Teletalk, and leading TowerCo EDOTCO Bangladesh have entered into a landmark infrastructure sharing agreement to strengthen Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem, a press release said. Through...

Following a majority share transfer, Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited has officially begun a new chapter under its new name, Nevian Lifescience PLC. Under a licensing agreement, Nevian will continue to manufacture and market Novartis’ world-renowned pharmaceutical brands in Bangladesh, a...