Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBPLC) has appointed Md Nazmus Saadat as its new Deputy Managing Director. With a distinguished career spanning 27 years, Mr Saadat brings a wealth of experience in Islamic banking and financial services to his new role, according to a media statement Wednesday. Mr Saadat began his journey in 1995 as a probationary officer at Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, where he excelled in various departments over a 12-year tenure, including the local office and the Foreign Exchange Branch. He later showcased his leadership at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, managing the Dilkusha and Motijheel Branches, as well as overseeing the Marketing and Business Development Division and the Corporate Investment Division at the Head Office. Since joining Social Islami Bank in 2014, Mr. Saadat has effectively led the Investment Risk Management Division and served as the Manager of the Principal Read more...
Southeast Bank PLC. has organized its 745th board meeting on 20 October 2024. Mr. M. A. Kashem, Chairman, Southeast Bank PLC. presided over the Board Meeting. Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Rehana Rahman, Bank’s Directors- Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Mr. Md. Akikur Rahman, Mrs. Duluma Ahmed, Mrs. Jusna Ara Kashem, Independent Director- Mr. Mohammad Delwar Husain, Mr. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director and Mr. A.K.M. Nazmul Haider, Company Secretary of the Bank also participated in the meeting. The Board of Directors of Southeast Bank convened to discuss the bank's strategic business initiatives and future plans in detail. The members reaffirmed their unified commitment to guiding the bank towards continued success and elevating Southeast Bank to new heights. As one of the leading financial institutions in the country, Southeast Bank continues Read more...
PriyoShop has been partnered with renowned brands like Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Teer, Fresh, ACI, Pusti and Square Toiletries to scale up the business landscape for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Bangladesh. This gambit aims to arrange access to premium products, simplify supply chains, and provide a reliable platform to enhance their credibility and customer reach. Since its founding in 2021, PriyoShop has been dedicated to supporting underserved MSMEs by providing them with high-quality products and innovative digital tools. Local retailers now have open access to buy and sell trusted and trendy items with a competitive price range in a challenging market. And serve their end-to-end customers with ease. Empowering Every MSME The partnerships with renowned brands help the MSMEs stock their shelves with high-end products to satisfy their customer's Read more...
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Entertainment Industry giant Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd., Bangladesh and leading Airlines Service provider US-Bangla Airlines reach a yearlong strategic cooperation agreement recently, to further enhance tourists' experience in the parks and properties. Under the agreement, Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd. will provide a range of discount facilities and also arrange special promotional activities with US Bangla Airlines customers in their theme parks and hotels. US Bangla Airlines customer will get certain percent (%) of discount at Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd.’s parks & resorts round the year by showing boarding pass at theme parks & resorts ticket counters & also will launch some other customer engagement promotional campaign for both the companies’ customers time to time. Concord Entertainment Co. Ltd., which operates two theme/amusement Read more...
Ms. Shahira Sarwat, a student in the Department of Architecture at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), has received a Commendation at the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) Awards 2024 in the 'CAA Presidents' Awards' category. This category recognizes exceptional work by final-year architecture students. Shahira’s thesis project, titled "Heritage Sanctuary for Geology," was completed during the Fall 2023-2024 semester under the guidance of studio teachers Ashik Vaskor Mannan and Irfat Alam, with Arefeen Ibrahim serving as the project supervisor. This year, the CAA received a total of 159 submissions across all categories, with 64 entries in the Presidents' Awards category. Winners hailed from 12 countries across 5 regions. Shahira’s thesis project focuses on the preservation of the unique geological features of Jaflong, Read more...
An Orientation Program for the newly admitted students of the Fall Semester 2024 at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) took place on October 9, 2024, at the BUFT Permanent Campus, Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka. The Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Eng. Ayub Nabi Khan, addressed the fresher’s, along with other distinguished speakers, including Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Treasurer and Dean of the Faculty of Fashion Studies; Distinguished Prof. Md. Muinuddin Khan, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies and Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences; Prof. Dr. Sirajul Karim Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Studies; Prof. Dr. Eng. Mohammed Robaiyat Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Apparel Studies; and Registrar Mr. Md. Rafiquzzaman. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Textile Engineering, delivered the welcome address, while Read more...
United International University (UIU) recently launched its flagship Startup Business Plan Competition and Innovation cohort - LAUNCHPAD BY UIHP@UIU. The program is facilitated by UIU and University Innovation Hub Program (UIHP) of Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Development Project (DEIED) under the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) with support from The World Bank. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice-Chancellor of UIU was present as the Chief Guest. Mr. Abul Fatah Md. Baligur Rahman, Project Director, DEIED, BHTPA was present as the Special Guest in the program. Among others, Prof. Dr. Khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun, Director of UIU's Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation & Commercialization (IRIIC), Mr. Kishwar Hashemee - Co-founder of Mitro and Kludio, Mr. Tanvirul Islam - Founder, Elevate Pay (YC 2022), Mr. Shehaan Rahman - Founder, Antopolis Read more...
Southeast University (SEU) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TMSS Grand Health Sector to foster collaboration in research, education, and healthcare. The MoU was signed on October 5, 2024, during a business meeting and MoU signing ceremony held at the Conference Room of TMSS Bogura. Representatives from both institutions attended the ceremony. Prof. Dr. Hosne-Ara Begum, Founder & Executive Director, and Dr. Md. Matiur Rahman, Deputy Executive Director, represented TMSS. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Hasnat M Alamgir, Director of Research and Training, and Mr. M Tarik Al Jalil, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Southeast University, represented SEU. The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two institutions in various areas, including: Joint research projects, Academic program development, and Continuing education. Prior Read more...
ShareTrip, Bangladesh’s largest travel and lifestyle platform, was named "Leading Online Travel Agency" at the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards 2024, jointly organized by Prime Bank and The Bangladesh Monitor. The award, which saw ShareTrip emerge as the only online travel agency (OTA) to win, recognizes the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel industry. Winners were selected from 184 entries by a jury of professionals and leaders from various sectors, along with over 108,000 online public votes cast across different categories. Mofassal Aziz, head of brand communication, media & PR at ShareTrip received this award on behalf of Sadia Haque and the whole team. Sadia Haque, co-founder and CEO of ShareTrip, expressed her gratitude, stating: "This award speaks volumes about the love and trust our customers place in us. Read more...
ShareTrip, Bangladesh’s largest travel and lifestyle platform, was named "Leading Online Travel Agency" at the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Awards 2024, jointly organized by Prime Bank and The Bangladesh Monitor. The award, which saw ShareTrip emerge as the only online travel agency (OTA) to win, recognizes the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the travel industry. Winners were selected from 184 entries by a jury of professionals and leaders from various sectors, along with over 108,000 online public votes cast across different categories. Mofassal Aziz, head of brand communication, media & PR at ShareTrip received this award on behalf of Sadia Haque and the whole team. Sadia Haque, co-founder and CEO of ShareTrip, expressed her gratitude, stating: "This award speaks volumes about the love and trust our customers place in us. Read more...
Social Islami Bank arranged a business review meeting on 02 October at the bank’s head office. Mohammad Forkanullah, Managing Director (Acting), was present as chief guest. Abdul Hannan Khan, Deputy Managing Director, Md. Nazmus Saadat, Head of MDS & Investment Wing, Abul Ahsan Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Head of IC & CD, Abu Rushd Iftekharul Haque, Head of TF & RMG, Md. Shahriar Khan, Head of HRD, and Mohammad Shoeb, Head of FAD along with senior officials were present at the meeting. All branch managers and sub-branch in-charges joined the program virtually. Mohammad Forkanullah, Managing Director (Acting) said that the temporary setback in liquidity management would improve soon with the help of Bangladesh Bank. He hoped that clients can carry on their transaction according to their requirement. He urged the clients to be patient and mentioned that their deposited money Read more...
DBH Finance PLC. (DBH), the largest housing finance institution of the country, recently inaugurated its branch in Barishal city. The branch aims to offer home loan and deposit services to the people living in Barishal city and adjacent areas. This is 16th branch of DBH and located on the 2nd floor of Khan Faiz Shotaiyu Bhabon, Sahid Nazrul Islam Sarak (Police Line Road) of Barishal city. Nasimul Baten, Managing Director and CEO of DBH, formally inaugurated the branch in a simple ceremony held at the branch recently. Prominent developers of Barishal city and other high officials of DBH attended the branch's opening ceremony. With this new branch, DBH now has a footprint across all divisions of Bangladesh, covering the major cities and urban areas. DBH Finance PLC, formerly known as Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Limited, obtained AAA credit rating for 19th consecutive years Read more...
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