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IPDC Finance PLC. successfully conducted two capacity development training sessions in Bogura and Rangpur on 2 and 3 February 2026 under its flagship women empowerment platform, IPDC Joyee, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening women-led enterprises across the country, a...

Although the approval of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 is being seen as a major achievement in reducing tobacco-related diseases and deaths, leaders of various professional organizations believe that passing it into law is...

Standard Chartered Bank has launched Export Receivable Finance for Financial Institutions/Banks (RFFI) in Bangladesh. The programme uses the bank’s global network and relationships with international buyer banks to support receivables financing for exporter clients of local partner banks at...

A high-level delegation from the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), led by its President, Md. Kausar Alam FCMA paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Md. Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan, Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC),...

Kaspersky’s APAC SOC study shows 99% of organizations plan to adopt AI, with 67% likely and 32% definite. Firms expect AI to enhance threat detection (60%), automate responses (55%) and reduce false positives, driven by goals to improve detection,...

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity. The biodigester at EKFC’s Central Commissary Unit enables on-site processing of organic waste, treating...

Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications service provider, has launched 5G roaming for its customers, enabling them to access 5G networks while traveling abroad. With this service, Grameenphone users can now enjoy ultra-fast internet speeds overseas, making streaming smoother, video...

BRAC Bank has introduced Google Pay for its Visa credit cardholders, enabling fast, secure, and contactless payments through Android smartphones in Bangladesh and abroad, a press release said. With this launch, BRAC Bank Visa credit cardholders can add their credit...

Well known freedom fighter, politician, and advocate Badiul Alam’s 23rd death anniversary is February 10, 2026, a press release said. He was born in Fatehnagar village in the Chandonaish thana to the Sikder family in 1926. He did his undergraduate...

North South University (NSU) organized the Grand Finale of its Indoor Badminton Tournament on Sunday evening, February 08, 2026, at the NSU Indoor Ground. The week-long tournament was organized to strengthen relationships and promote teamwork among the university’s senior...