Business

PalmPay, one of the fastest-growing fintech platforms across emerging markets, has received official approval from Bangladesh Bank to run a one-year pilot program to finance the purchase of 10,000 smartphones. The approval marks the first time such a regulatory...

There is no shortage of talented students in Bangladesh. There is a need to develop them and establish the country’s semiconductor sector on a global scale. Experts have emphasized the importance of developing skills by increasing the closeness of...

The Credit Administration Division (CAD) of Southeast Bank PLC. (SEBPLC) hosted an event on January 28, 2026, to mark the successful completion of its full centralization and automation of documentation and limit loading functions. This strategic engagement significantly improves...

Robi Axiata PLC’s Managing Director and CEO, Ziad Shatara, recently paid a courtesy visit to Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), a press release said. Marking his first...

RYZE, Banglalink’s AI-powered digital hub for youth, has successfully launched RYZE AI Camp at the United International University (UIU) to equip students with future-ready skills required for an increasingly AI-enabled job market. The initiative emphasized applied learning, career preparedness,...

Accurate and objective survey reports will help reduce investment risk and ensure good governance in the banking sector. Islami Bank is always committed to maintaining the security of customers’ deposits and transparency of investments. Proper assessment or valuation of...

Nagad, one of the country’s leading mobile financial service providers, has partnered with Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. to accelerate and simplify the disbursement of inward remittances sent by Bangladeshi expatriates from around the world, a press release said. Under the...

It is difficult to develop a sustainable innovation culture in the country if appropriate technology is not used at the right time. Therefore, business leaders have urged to change policies with the speed of technology change. And academics believe...

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has officially launched a digital system to modernise, enhance transparency and streamline the collection of commercial holding taxes, a press release said. The inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday (28 January) afternoon at the conference hall...

Global tech giant Xiaomi is set to offer exclusive discounts and assured gifts at the Digital Device and Innovation (DDI) Expo 2026. Visitors to the Xiaomi booth can enjoy discounts of up to 50 percent on selected smartphones and...