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Petter-Børre Furberg Takes Helm as Grameenphone Chairman
Grameenphone, the country's telecommunication market leader has reportedlyappointed Mr. Petter-Børre Furberg as its new chairman, effective immediately.
Boasting over twenty years of…
Mobile Phone Production Sees Dive in September in Bangladesh
Mobile phone manufacturing and imports in Bangladesh are changing significantly, with recent data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) indicating notable…
9,300 New Jobs On The Horizon: The Renewable Energy Revolution By 2030
In a visionary move, a recent study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has reportedlyunveiled the potential for Bangladesh's power sector to create over 9,300 jobs in the renewable…
Vivek Sood Appointed Chairman of Robi Axiata Limited
In an official announcement, the Board of Directors of Robi Axiata Limited (Robi) has named Vivek Sood as the new Chairman of the company, effective immediately. This move marks a change in…
Bangladesh’s Forex Reserves Fall Below $21 Billion Mark
Bangladesh's foreign exchange (forex) reserves have fallen below $21 billion, registering at $20.96 billion, a decrease from the $21.05 billion reported on October 4, as reportedlyoutlined…
Bangladesh’s FY23 FDI Slips 7% to $3.2 Billion Amid Market Volatility
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh experienced a 7% decline, falling to $3.2 billion during FY23, as revealed in data reportedlyreleased by Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday. The…
Raihana Shams Islam Antara Honored as 2023 Emerging Space Leader
A lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at BRAC University, Raihana Shams Islam Antara has been recognized as a 2023 IAFEmerging Space Leader (ESL) by the…
Bangladesh Internet User Base Surges by 1 Million in August
In August, Bangladesh experienced a notable increase in its internet user population, primarily driven by the growth of its mobile subscriber network. Data from the Bangladesh…
MFS Transactions Soared By 25% YoY in August
In a digital age marked by rapid technological advancements, Bangladesh has witnessed a substantial surge in mobile financial services (MFS) transactions, reflecting the nation's growing…
Walton Hi-Tech Industries Announces Strategic Leadership Reshuffle
In a significant move at Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, one of the country's premier electronics giants listed on the capital market, the company unveiled pivotal leadership shifts during…
