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The prominent B2B platform of Bangladesh - PriyoShop has achieved the significant milestone of impacting 100k MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) that is solidifying its role as a key enabler of small business growth and digital transformation in the country. The platform’s path toward this milestone represents its tireless commitment to empowering mom-and-pop shops by offering them greater access to online stockups, tools for strive growth in their regular businesses and digital and innovative solutions that drive efficiency and profitability of both MSMEs' lives and the country. "We are incredibly proud to have reached this milestone because since the beginning we have been forwarding with our profound mission which is to support and uplift small business so that their lives get easier with modern technologies and here we are standing with 100,000 MSMEs who Read more...

After streamlining the supply chain of traditional supplies for the MSMEs across the nation PriyoShop has joined hands with the largest telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, GrameenPhone. It is a major leap forward for PriyoShop which is visible that they are so ready to harness the benefits of the advanced technology. This partnership will elevate MSME's lives, enhance the end-user experience, and drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, opening up new possibilities for the country. Using Grameenphone’s 4G Advanced network will gear up the entire MSMEs with the most convenient digital products like 4G SIM, e-SIM, Internet Packages, Pre-paid and Post-paid Packages to earn some extra amount apart from their regular income. This will significantly boost income streams and develop a financial inclusion that adds value to the lives of MSMEs. This partnership is going Read more...

A new committee has been formed for the 2024-2026 tenure at the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF). Mohammed Aminul Hakim, CEO of Amber IT Limited has been elected as the Chairperson of this new executive committee. The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) has been established to accelerate internet governance activities with the UN. It is a multi-stakeholder platform that governs various internet activities along with advisement to the government to develop internet use in Bangladesh. The new Chairperson of BIGF Mohammad Aminul Hakim said, Not only domestically, we must construct policies on the internet internationally too. Also to eliminate discrimination, we need to construct internet policies with multi-stakeholders. We are committed to working Read more...

the Media and Mass Communication (MMC) Department of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized an inspiring and vibrant event titled “Harmonizing Cultures: Live, Love & Flourish” to welcome freshers and bid farewell to graduating students. The program was inaugurated with a welcome speech by Ms. Afroza Sultana, Coordinator of the MMC Department. Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor of AIUB, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Dr. Saiful Islam emphasized the transformative role of art and culture, particularly in the fields of communication and journalism. He encouraged students to pursue constructive journalism, reminding them of their power to shape national discourse and connect with society. The event also welcomed notable guests, including Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Founder Member of the Board of Trustees, AIUB; Ms. Shania Abedin, Read more...

Eastern Bank PLC.(EBL) received four accolades at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024.  The bank was awarded for excellence in Business (Innovation), Credit Business (Domestic), POS Acquiring Business, and Online Acquiring Business categories for   2023-24. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, EBL received the award trophies from Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, at a ceremony held on Saturday, November 16 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka. M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking; Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, Head of Digital Financial Services; Tasnim Hussain, Head of Cards; Faisal M. Fathe - Ul Islam, Head of M-Commerce and E-Commerce and others from EBL were present on the occasion. Mastercard introduced the Excellence Awards in 2019. The sixth edition of the awards themed “Leading by Resilience” Read more...

Eastern Bank PLC.(EBL) received four accolades at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024.  The bank was awarded for excellence in Business (Innovation), Credit Business (Domestic), POS Acquiring Business, and Online Acquiring Business categories for   2023-24. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, EBL received the award trophies from Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, at a ceremony held on Saturday, November 16 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka. M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking; Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, Head of Digital Financial Services; Tasnim Hussain, Head of Cards; Faisal M. Fathe - Ul Islam, Head of M-Commerce and E-Commerce and others from EBL were present on the occasion. Mastercard introduced the Excellence Awards in 2019. The sixth edition of the awards themed “Leading by Resilience” Read more...

Eastern Bank PLC.(EBL) received four accolades at Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024.  The bank was awarded for excellence in Business (Innovation), Credit Business (Domestic), POS Acquiring Business, and Online Acquiring Business categories for   2023-24. Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, EBL received the award trophies from Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, at a ceremony held on Saturday, November 16 at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka. M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking; Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, Head of Digital Financial Services; Tasnim Hussain, Head of Cards; Faisal M. Fathe - Ul Islam, Head of M-Commerce and E-Commerce and others from EBL were present on the occasion. Mastercard introduced the Excellence Awards in 2019. The sixth edition of the awards themed “Leading by Resilience” Read more...

Global electronics brand 'Walton' has secured the ‘Gold Award' from the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) for the third times.   For its ‘Best Presented Annual Reports 2023’, Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC. was honoured by SAFA’s with ‘Joint Gold Award’ in the manufacturing category. On November 11, 2023, a splendid award giving ceremony titled 'SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards’, ‘Integrated Reporting Award’ and ‘SAARC Anniversary Award’ was held at Hotel Cinnamon Lakeside in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In the function, Walton Hi-Tech’s Additional Managing Director (AMD) and Chief Financial Officer Md. Ziaul Alam, FCA, ACA (ICAEW) and Deputy Company Secretary Md. Enamul Haq, FCS, received the ‘Gold Award' from SAFA's President Heshana Kuruppu. The award giving Read more...

As the lead bank, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) hosted a financial literacy and open cheque distribution program at the Royal Palace Convention Hall in Narsingdi on November 12. This event was organised as part of Bangladesh Bank's Financial Literacy Programme. A total of 15 cheques were distributed to selected beneficiaries from various banks, underscoring the industry's commitment to empowering individuals through financial access. The program was attended by 26 bank managers and representatives, along with 150 guests, all joining to support the mission of financial education and responsible banking. Md Iqbal Mohasin, Director of Bangladesh Bank's Financial Inclusion Department, was the chief guest on the occasion and shared valuable insights and guidance on financial literacy. M. Khorshed Anowar, Deputy Managing Director and Head of Retail and SME Banking at EBL was the event's Read more...

Southeast Bank PLC. proudly received three prestigious honors at the Mastercard Excellence Awards-2024 in 1. Online Acquiring Business, 2. Credit Business (Domestic) and 3. Business (innovation) categories. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of Southeast Bank PLC., received the Awards from Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, Governor of the Bangladesh Bank. Syed Mohammad Kamal, Country Manager, Mastercard Bangladesh, Senior management from leading banks, fintech companies, merchants and industry leaders participated, adding to the significance of the occasion. Md. Abdus Sabur Khan, Senior Executive Vice President, Kazi Saiful Islam, Vice President, Md Fakrul Islam, Senior Vice President, Md. Abidur Rahman, First Assistant Vice President, Md. Nadir Hossain, Executive Officer of Southeast Bank PLC. along with other distinguished guests were also present in the ceremony. Southeast Bank Read more...

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC won First Prize (Gold Award) in “ICMAB Best Corporate Award-2023” for the performance of various indicators based on Annual Reports-2023. The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) awarded the First Prize (Gold Award) to Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC in the Private Commercial Bank (Islamic Operation) category on 14th November 2024 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital with a ceremony. The Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC Mosleh Uddin Ahmed received the award from Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed the Adviser, Ministry of Finance, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. While receiving the award the Adviser, Ministry of Commerce Sk. Bashir Uddin, the Company Secretary of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC Md. Abul Bashar and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bank Md. Jafar Sadeq, FCA were also present. Among Read more...