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Aavishkaar Capital Invested $5M on Midland Bank
In a bid to foster sustainable development and bolster Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the banking sector, Aavishkaar Capital, a division of Aavishkaar Group, in…
BAT Bangladesh Welcomes Shabab Ahmed Choudhury As The Head Of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs
Shabab Ahmed Choudhury has been appointed as the Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at BAT Bangladesh from 1st April 2024. Shabab has recently completed 15 years with BAT Group,…
Scooter Demand Surges as Riders Pursue Comfort
Since the onset of 2024, scooter sales in Bangladesh have experienced a significant upturn, fueled by a growing preference for safe and comfortable commuting options among both men and…
Local Electronics and Mobiles May Face 2.5-5% VAT Rise Next Fiscal Year
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is deliberating changes to tax exemptions for domestic manufacturing sectors, including mobile phones, electronics, and home appliances. These industries…
Government Targets Cashless Economy by 2031
With the vision of modernization and financial digitization, Bangladesh's government has announced an ambitious plan to transition the entire country to a cashless economy by 2031. This…
Draft AI Law to formulated by September: Law Minister
Towards adapting to the era of artificial intelligence (AI), Bangladesh's Law Minister, Anisul Huq, has reportedly announced ambitious plans to draft comprehensive legislation governing AI…
Air Astra Appoints Sohail Majid as Chief Commercial Officer
Air Astra, Bangladesh's youngest private airline, has announced the appointment of Sohail Majid as Chief Commercial Officer, effective from 03rd March 2024, according to a press release.…
Mohammad Al Kashem Named First Bangladeshi MD of Coats Thread Exports in Sri Lanka
Mohammad Al Kashem has recently been appointed as the first Bangladeshi Managing Director of Coats Thread Exports Limited in Sri Lanka. In this new capacity, Kashem will also…
From Changing Perception To Nearing Profitability- A Deep Dive In The Growth Journey Of Shwapno | In…
In a recent insightful conversation with Mr. Sabbir Nasir, Executive Director, ACI Logistics Ltd (Shwapno), we delved into the evolving landscape of the retail industry in Bangladesh and…
US-bound Garment Exports Double in Five Years
Despite facing various challenges, Bangladesh's garment exports showcased resilience in 2023, navigating through global uncertainties, trade tensions, and the ongoing pandemic. In the last…
