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Banglalink donates relief items for Turkey earthquake victims
Banglalink has donated relief for Turkey earthquake victims.
A delegation of Banglalink led by Taimur Rahman, chief corporate and regulatory affairs officer of Banglalink, handed over the items to Sevki Mert Baris, country coordinator of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), at its office in Dhaka Thursday.
As part of the initiative, warm clothes and sleeping bags will be distributed among victims in the quake-hit areas of Turkey.
Also, Banglalink users can stay connected with their near and dear ones in Turkey and Syria, making free ISD calls to these countries. The free service will be available until February 23, 2023, starting Friday.
Erik Aas, chief executive officer of Banglalink, said: "We believe that our efforts as a socially responsible company should go beyond borders during such a catastrophic event."
"Banglalink stands in solidarity with the victims amid the challenging time through this initiative."
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All Habiganj Agriculture University transactions to be made through Nagad
Dhaka, Feb 16 (UNB) – Habiganj Agricultural University has entered into an agreement with Nagad to make all its transactions through the mobile financial services (MFS) provider.
From now on, the university will collect tuition fees and job application fees through Nagad.
Besides, disbursements of stipends to university students and payments of salaries and allowances to employees will be made through the MFS.
Md Shafayet Alam, executive director of Nagad, and Sadekuzzaman, deputy registrar of the university, recently signed the agreement in Dhaka. Md Abdul Baset, vice-chancellor of Habiganj Agriculture University, was present.
Baset said: "We have forged ties with Nagad to offer our students an opportunity to pay all fees easily at a nominal cost."
Shafayet said: "We have made the agreement with the Habiganj Agriculture University as we always put utmost importance to taking our services to students at a nominal cost."
Sadekuzzaman said: "From the collection of tuition fees to distribution of stipends to university students to payment of salaries to employees, all will now be done through Nagad."
Raise awareness about intellectual property : FBCCI
Leaders of FBCCI in a discussion on Thursday said intellectual property protection is essential for the country's economic growth and government revenue collection, along with proper valuation of creative industries.
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry said businesses think raising awareness is important for the protection of intellectual property. Ensuring the implementation of the law is also important.
This came up during the first meeting of the FBCCI Standing Committee on Intellectual Property Rights held at the FBCCI office on Thursday.
The businesspeople also mentioned that if the recommendations sent for the protection of intellectual property are stuck in the government offices for a long time, people will be demotivated to work on it.
Addressing the meeting as chief guest, FBCCI Vice President M A Momen said, “The government must work to protect intellectual property.”
Momen informed that the potential of Bangladesh will be highlighted in front of the representatives of different countries at the upcoming Bangladesh Business Summit to be held on the occasion of the FBCCI’s 50th anniversary.
FBCCI Director Hasina Newaaz, Md. Shafiqul Islam Vorosha, Abu Motaleb, Hafez Harun, Iqbal Shahriar, Md. Naser, Dr. Nadia Binte Amin, Akkash Mahmood were also present at the meeting. Advisor Manzur Ahmed, Committee Co-Chairman Manzurur Rahman, M S Siddiqui, Mohammed Khorshed Alam, SOM Rashedul Quayum, Osman Gani also spoke in the meeting.
Abidur, Masum new DMDs of Southeast Bank
The Board of Directors of Southeast Bank Limited promoted Abidur Rahman Chowdhury and Md Masum Uddin Khan to the rank of Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of the bank.
Prior to this position, Abidur Rahman was serving as a senior executive vice president (SEVP) and head of the branch at the principal branch of Southeast Bank Ltd, said a press release.
He is a certified expert in risk management from Frankfurt School Finance and Management, with him more than 26 years of banking in different positions including manager of a corporate branch in the same bank.
He started his journey with Southeast Bank in 1996 as a probationary officer.
Prior to the promotion, Md Masum Uddin Khan served as head of the Credit Risk Management Division and senior executive vice president at Southeast Bank Limited.
He started his career at Agrani Bank Limited in 1996, and later served BASIC Bank Limited.
Before joining Southeast Bank Limited in 2019, he also worked at The City Bank Limited. He has 26 years of versatile experiences in Credit Risk Management, Foreign Trade, Micro Credit, Branch Banking and Special Asset Management etc, added the release.
APR showcases 'pioneering solutions' in textile at DTG 2023
Indonesia's Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), a producer of viscose rayon, is showcasing and providing samples of its yarns and fibres at the 17th Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition.
The four-day exhibition that began Wednesday is expected to provide an opportunity for local textile and garment manufacturers to meet their global suppliers and experience their digital solutions and innovations.
APR is Asia's "first fully integrated" viscose rayon producer from plantation to viscose fibre and the only Indonesian company that has joined the exhibition.
The company is sharing information on its sustainability commitments under its APR2030 agenda, including the responsible sourcing of fibre for viscose production. Some of the APR2030 targets include reducing its product carbon footprint per tonne of viscose staple fibre by 50 percent.
APR said it will continue to derive 100 percent of its mill's energy needs from renewable and clean energy sources, investing in solutions to improve process efficiency and recovery systems and accelerate innovation in textile recycling, using 20 percent waste composition in its viscose production.
The company's mill in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia, produces 240,000 tonnes of viscose staple fibre annually "using state-of-the-art production facilities and innovation while ensuring environmental-friendly production."
APR is the "first viscose manufacturer" in Indonesia to earn the sustainable textile production (sTeP) certification from OEKOTEX, an independent Swiss-based certification organisation for viscose staple fibre.
The company sells to more than 20 countries globally, including key markets like Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is the second largest export market for APR with around 20 percent share of the company's total export.
Viscose-rayon is a fully biodegradable alternative to acrylic, polyester, nylon, and other petroleum-based synthetic fabrics. The demand for viscose rayon is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4 percent by 2028 as fashion brands shift to non-fossil fuel-based materials.
Soft as cotton, breathable, and smooth as silk, viscose rayon drapes beautifully and provides comfort and design versatility.
"Bangladesh is a key market for us. Our VSF (viscose-staple fibre) business will continue to expand into the international markets by partnering with others in the textile value chain. We are committed to responding to customer demand for sustainable viscose with quality, differentiated product offerings, and competitive pricing," said Tapan Sannigrahi, vice-president of marketing and downstream development of APR.
Read more: Bangladesh RMG industry gearing up with latest innovations & technologies: BGMEA
NBR chair urges Pran-RFL to invest more in heavy industries
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem has urged Pran-RFL Group to invest more in heavy industries.
"It will not only enrich our economy but also create huge employment in the country," he said while visiting the industrial park of Pran-RFL in Habiganj Tuesday.
Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman and chief executive officer of Pran-RFL Group, welcomed the NBR chairman.
Abu Hena visited various manufacturing units of the industrial park, including biscuit, juice and beverage, confectionery, liquid glucose, transformer and bicycle. He also inaugurated new plants of noodles and cables.
Ahsan said: "Pran-RFL's Habiganj Industrial Park has changed the overall economy of the district. Around 25,000 people are working in the industrial park."
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BSEC approves Tk50 crore mutual fund PLI AML 1st Unit
The capital market regulator has approved the draft prospectus of a Tk50 crore open-ended mutual fund – PLI AML 1st Unit Fund.
"The go-ahead came at the 856th meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Wednesday. BSEC Chairman Professor Shibli Rubayat-ul-Islam presided over the meeting," Mohammad Rezaul Karim, BSEC executive director and spokesperson, told UNB.
The sponsor of the mutual fund is Popular Life Insurance Company which initially invested Tk25 crore, and the remaining Tk25 crore is open for the general investors.
The face value per unit of the fund is Tk10; PLI Asset Management is the fund's asset manager while ICB Capital Management is its trustee. Brac Bank will act as custodian of the fund.
Bank Job Circular 2023: 74 job opportunities in 6 integrated banks
Recruitment circular has been published in six Banks and Financial Institutions comprising the members of the Bankers Selection Committee. 74 people from sixth to ninth grade will be taken in these banks.
Post Name: Programmer
Bank Name: Ansar VDP Development Bank
No. of Posts: 1
Grade: 6
Post Name: Assistant Database Administrator
Name of the Bank: Palli Accumik Bank
No. of Posts: 1
Grade: 6
Post Name: Assistant Programmer
Number of Posts: 33 (26 in Sonali Bank, 2 in Bangladesh Agriculture Bank, 3 in Employment Bank and 2 in Investment Corporation of Bangladesh)
Grade: 9
Assistant Engineer (IT)/ Assistant Maintenance Engineer
Number of Posts: 36 (33 in Sonali Bank, 2 in Bangladesh Krishi Bank and 1 in Investment Corporation of Bangladesh)
Grade: 9 Assistant Database Administrators
Bank Name: Sonali Bank
No. of Posts: 3
Grade: 9
Interested candidates should apply through this website
(https://erecruitment.bb.org.bd/career/feb122023_bscs_18.pdf) regarding Bangladesh Bank recruitment.
Application fee is TK. 200
Application Last Date: 13 March 2023
Walton brings new Takyon e-bike
Walton has launched a new model of Takyon electric bike at an affordable price.
The eco-friendly Takyon Leo e-bike comes in three versions which can run for 40-80 kilometres on a single charge.
ICT Division Director General Md Mostafa Kamal recently launched the TAKYON Leo e-bike at Walton headquarters in Chandra of Gazipur.
Walton e-bike is the first in the segment in Bangladesh that got the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority's (BRTA) approval, the company said.
Currently, four versions of two models of Walton e-bikes are available in the market. With its portable charger, the e-bike can be charged from the 220-volt power line used in the residence.
Takyon Leo has three versions with 12AH, 20AH and 23AH batteries. The price of the 12Ah version is Tk49,850, and it can run for 40 kilometres on a single charge.
The 20Ah version can provide 70-kilometre mileage and is selling for Tk56,850. The 23Ah version is priced at Tk59,850 and can run for 80 kilometres on a single charge.
Also, Takyon 1.00 e-bike, available in red, blue and grey colours, is priced at Tk127,750.
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7th international electric expo begins on March 9 in Dhaka
The three-day ‘7th International Electric Expo Bangladesh 2023’ is going to be held in Dhaka in order to increase the export of international quality electrical products produced in the country.
Bangladesh Electrical Merchandise Manufacturers Association (BEMMA) and WEM Bangladesh Limited are jointly organizing the fair will begin at International Convention Center Bashundhara on March 9 and will continue till March 11.
A total of 120 stalls of 150 brands, 40 foreign representatives, and 80 exhibitors will participate in the fair.
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Mohammad Aftab Jabed, President of Bangladesh Electrical Merchandise Manufacturers Association, revealed this in a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Monday on the occasion of the Expo.
FBCCI Vice President Mir Nizam Uddin Ahmed, BECMA Vice President ABM Arshad Hossain, Senior Vice President Abul Kalam Azad, Vice President Mominur Rahman Mithu, SME Foundation Director Enayet Hossain Chowdhury, Insurance Director and Fair Committee Chairman Ajibur Rahman, BPC Executive Officer SM Anwar Hossain, WEM Bangladesh Limited Managing Director Sheikh Muhammad Arif, and Director (Marketing) Nasimur Rahman, among other, present in the press conference.