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The highly anticipated Badaldi Premier Leagues final match and prize giving ceremony took place at the Uttara Sector 15 ground, organized by the Badaldi United Sporting Club. The event was presided over by Mr. Md. Sohel Rana, a distinguished social worker and politician representing Ward No. 52 of Dhaka North City Corporation. The ceremony was graced by the Head of Media & Public Relations Officer of Concord Entertainment Company Ltd., Mr. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, who served as the chief guest. Mozammel Hossain Musa adeptly moderated the proceedings. In an exciting conclusion to the tournament, South Pacific Uttara emerged as the champions, with the Legend of Uttara finishing as the runners-up. During his address, Mr. Mahfuzur Rahman emphasized the crucial role of sports in shaping the future leaders of Bangladesh. "Today's youth will be the architects of tomorrow's Bangladesh. Read more...

Concord Entertainment Co Ltd has won the prestigious President's Industrial Development Award for 2021 for its significant contribution to the national economy. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun presented the award at a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka recently. Senior Secretary Zakia Sultana presided over the event. Agriculture Minister Md Abdus Shahid, along with other distinguished guests, and FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam were present at the award ceremony. Concord Group, renowned for its ground-breaking contributions to the construction industry, began its journey in 1973. It played a pivotal role in reconstructing newly independent Bangladesh. Today, Concord is a household name celebrated for its excellence across various industries, added the release. One of Concord Entertainment Co Ltd's most notable achievements is establishing Bangladesh's Read more...

Concord Entertainment Co Ltd has won the prestigious President's Industrial Development Award for 2021 for its significant contribution to the national economy. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun presented the award at a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka recently. Senior Secretary Zakia Sultana presided over the event. Agriculture Minister Md Abdus Shahid, along with other distinguished guests, and FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam were present at the award ceremony. Concord Group, renowned for its ground-breaking contributions to the construction industry, began its journey in 1973. It played a pivotal role in reconstructing newly independent Bangladesh. Today, Concord is a household name celebrated for its excellence across various industries, added the release. One of Concord Entertainment Co Ltd's most notable achievements is establishing Bangladesh's Read more...

The 41st annual general meeting (AGM) of City Bank was held on Thursday on a virtual platform.  Vice Chairman Hossain Khaled, Directors Rubel Aziz, Savera H. Mahmood, Hossain Mehmood, Rajibul Huq Chowdhury, Syeda Shaireen Aziz, Rebecca Brosnan, Independent Directors Salim Mahmud MP, Matiul Islam Nowshad, MD & CEO Mashrur Arefin, Company Secretary Md Kafi Khan, along with a large number of shareholders and senior officials of the bank, attended the meeting. In his welcome speech, Aziz Al Kaiser mentioned that the bank’s profit after tax, on a consolidated basis, reached a record high of Tk638 crore in 2023, marking a 33.5% growth over the 2022 PAT of Tk478 crore. He highlighted the bank’s CASA mix in its deposits, which has risen from 36% about four years ago to 51% in December 2023. He also praised the popularity of the CityTouch digital banking app, which Read more...

The 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC held on Thursday through a digital platform ( online video conference). The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Mr A K Azad, MP presided over the meeting, according to a media release.  The Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved a 14 per cent cash dividend for the shareholders, and the Directors reported and audited Balance Sheet and the profit and loss account for the year ended on December 31, 2023. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank Mr A K Azad, MP and the Managing Director Mr Mosleh Uddin Ahmed delivered speech in the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The SEVP and Company Secretary of the bank Mr Md Abul Bashar moderated the programme. Among others, the Vice-Chairman of the Board Mr Mohammed Younus, the Directors of the bank Mr Md Sanaullah Shahid, Mr Md Abdul Barek, Mr Abdul Halim, Read more...

The shareholders of BRAC Bank PLC. have approved a 20% dividend – 10% in cash and 10% in stock - for 2023. The approval came at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on a virtual platform on May 30, 2024. A significant number of shareholders participated in the AGM, reads a press release.  Presided over by Chairperson Meheriar M. Hasan, the AGM was also attended by Vice Chairperson Faruq Mayeenuddin Ahmed and Directors - Asif Saleh, Fahima Choudhury, Farzana Ahmed, Dr. Zahid Hussain, Shameran Abed, Dr. Mustafa K. Mujeri, Salek Ahmed Abul Masrur, Anita Ghazi Rahman, Chowdhury MAQ Sarwar and Lila Rashid. The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel The bank's Managing Director and CEO Selim R. F. Hussain responded to the shareholders' queries and thanked them for their unwavering trust and confidence Read more...

The shareholders of BRAC Bank PLC. have approved a 20% dividend – 10% in cash and 10% in stock - for 2023. The approval came at the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on a virtual platform on May 30, 2024. A significant number of shareholders participated in the AGM, reads a press release.  Presided over by Chairperson Meheriar M. Hasan, the AGM was also attended by Vice Chairperson Faruq Mayeenuddin Ahmed and Directors - Asif Saleh, Fahima Choudhury, Farzana Ahmed, Dr. Zahid Hussain, Shameran Abed, Dr. Mustafa K. Mujeri, Salek Ahmed Abul Masrur, Anita Ghazi Rahman, Chowdhury MAQ Sarwar and Lila Rashid. The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel The bank's Managing Director and CEO Selim R. F. Hussain responded to the shareholders' queries and thanked them for their unwavering trust and confidence Read more...

A workshop on “Digital Marketing” was held on 29th May. It was organized by the English Language Club in collaboration with the Creative IT Institute at International Standard University. Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan, Vice Chancellor of ISU graced the occasion as a chief guest. Professor Awal emphasized that possessing a strong command of the English language is crucial, but it is equally important to stay updated with digital advancements to secure excellent career opportunities. Additionally, Treasurer (in charge) Mr. H.T.M. Quader Newaz expressed his gratitude for the students’ efforts in participating in career-oriented programs. Besides, Professor Md. Asad Ullah-al-Hussain, advisor in the Department of English, alongside Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Chairperson in the Department of English and the Dean (In Charge) of FoHSS, have collectively shared their aspirations Read more...

To create employment opportunities through freelancing, eShikhon.com is once again offering young individuals the chance to enrol with a 100% scholarship. Scholarship recipients can take online classes from any part of the country, either from home or through eShikhon agent centres nationwide.   Under the scholarship program, students can choose from any of the 10 popular online courses, valued between 10,000 to 15,000 BDT, among 40 available courses. They will receive the same support as paid students. Over the past 12 years, more than 45,000 students have received training from this popular institution, which has over 110 agent centres across the country.   Individuals aged 16 to 45 from all districts are eligible for this scholarship. To qualify, students must take an MCQ exam. A total of 5,000 people will be granted this opportunity. After training, eShikhon will Read more...

PriyoShop has achieved remarkable glory as the one and only startup from Bangladesh by breaking into the Top 10 echelon of startups at Echelon X organized by e27, a prestigious gathering for entrepreneurs around the world. This accomplishment places PriyoShop among the most promising startups hailing from Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, India and Bangladesh, a testament to the company's innovation and potential. The journey to the Top 10 wasn't easy. PriyoShop battled through a competitive landscape, initially ranking among 700+ startups. To reach their goals, they focused on performance, starting at the highest level of the Top 100, then the Top 26 and finally in the Top 10.   This recognition transcends PriyoShop's individual success. It signifies a significant milestone for Bangladesh as a whole. PriyoShop stands as the sole representative of the nation on this Read more...