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IBBL Bogura Zone holds webinar on Shariah compliance
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Bogura Zone organised the webinar "Compliance of Shari'ah in banking operations" Saturday.
Syed Abu Asad, director of the bank, addressed the webinar as chief guest and Muhammad Qaisar Ali, additional managing director, as special guest.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds business development conference
Professor Dr Mohammad Gias Uddin Talukder, chairman of the IBBL Shari'ah Supervisory Committee, addressed the webinar as chief discussant.
Mohammad Harunar Rashid, a member of the committee, also addressed the webinar.
Md Abdus Sobhan, head of Bogura Zone, presided over the programme.
Also read: IBBL Sylhet Zone holds webinar on Shariah compliance
Also, Md Shamsuddoha, executive vice-president, head of branches and officials of Bogura Zone attended the webinar.
IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds business development conference
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Dhaka North Zone organised a business development conference Thursday (July 08, 2021) on a virtual platform.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest and Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing director of the bank, as special guest.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds seminar on Shariah compliance
Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, deputy managing director, Mohammad Ali, chief risk officer, also joined the programme.
Senior executive vice-presidents Md Siddiqur Rahman, Mohammed Shabbir, Md Mahboob Alam and Mizanur Rahman; and Assistant Vice-President AM Shahidul Amran spoke at the conference as well.
Also read: IBBL Mymensingh, Rangpur zones host agent banking conference
Customers can now buy sacrificial animals online through bKash
Customers can now buy sacrificial animals from online cattle markets through bKash payment.
Apart from buying animals from 11 online markets, they can also get home delivery and meat processing services through bKash payment.
Of the 11 online markets, customers can buy cow and goat from Daraz, Othoba, Priyoshop, Gorur Hut, and Sadeeq Agro; cow from Ajkerdeal, BD Gorur Hut; goat from Jogan, Hungrynaki, and Khasihaat through bKash payment.
Read: Online shopping: Up to 25% cashback on bKash payment
A customer can choose the animal by visiting a relevant link or website. There is also a chance of talking to the seller directly over the phone or in some cases seeing the animal through video. After proper scrutiny, the customer can select the preferred animal and pay through bKash.
Not only buying sacrificial animals, but customers can also enjoy services like booking of butchers and home delivery service from TruckLagbe. Customers can make home delivery payments through bKash as well.
Customers from Dhaka will be able to pay for cattle on Priyoshop, Hungrynaki, and Khasihaat among 11 digital markets while customers from all districts can buy sacrificial animals from Ajkerdeal, Sadeeq Agro and Gorur Hut.
Read: Up to 500 Tk Cashback on card to bKash 'Add Money'
Customers from Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet can buy a sacrificial animal from Daraz.
IBBL Sylhet Zone holds webinar on Shariah compliance
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Sylhet Zone organised the webinar "Compliance of Shari'ah in banking operations" Saturday (July 10, 2021).
Dr Mohammad Saleh Jahur, director of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest and Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, as special guest.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds seminar on Shariah compliance
Dr Md Ruhul Amin Rabbani, member additional secretary of IBBL Shari'ah Supervisory Committee, addressed the webinar as chief discussant.
Sikder Md Shehabuddin, head of Sylhet Zone, presided over the programme.
Also read: IBBL Mymensingh, Rangpur zones host agent banking conference
GD Assist offers cashback on bKash payment for tele-video consultation
GD Assist, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance Company, is offering 10% instant cashback of up to Tk200 on bKash payment for tele-video consultation and medical travel assistance.
bKash has partnered with GD Assist to help customers get online medical consultations more conveniently and affordably while staying at home.
Customers can consult with specialised doctors from more than 200 renowned hospitals in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
Read: Online shopping: Up to 25% cashback on bKash payment
The hospitals include Evercare, United, Universal, Asgar Ali, Green Life from Bangladesh; Medanta, Fortis, MAX Healthcare, Aster, AMRI from India; National Heart Institute, Pantai Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, KPJ Healthcare from Malaysia; Thomson Medical, Raffles Hospital from Singapore; and Bangkok Hospital, Bumrungrad from Thailand.
The cashback offer will be available till September 30, which a customer can avail of only once during the whole campaign.
GD Assist is an ISO certified medical healthcare management company in Bangladesh.
Read: Up to 500 Tk Cashback on card to bKash 'Add Money'
They provide national and international hospital appointments, second medical opinion, national and international tele-video consultation, logistics support; global emergency medical evacuation, visa assistance, air ticket, hotel and accommodation, and ground transportation services.
IBBL Chattogram North Zone holds business development conference
Chattogram North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organized a business development conference Thursday (July 08, 2021) on a virtual platform.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds seminar on Shariah compliance
Muhammad Qaisar Ali, the additional managing director of the bank, addressed the conference as a special guest.
IBBL Deputy Managing Director JQM Habibullah; senior executive vice-presidents Md Altaf Hossain, Abul Faiz Muhammad Kamaluddin, Abu Naser Mohammed Nazmul Bari and Md Nayer Azam spoke at the event.
Also read: IBBL Mymensingh, Rangpur zones host agent banking conference
Miftah Uddin, executive vice-president, and Khaled Mahmud Raihan, senior vice-president of the bank, addressed the conference, too.
Also, branch heads and officials of Chattogram North Zone attended the programme.
Daraz ropes in Hasinul as chief corporate affairs officer
E-commerce platform Daraz Bangladesh has appointed AHM Hasinul Quddus as its chief corporate affairs officer.
Hasinul previously served as the government & stakeholder relations director at Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd, the e-commerce platform said in a release.
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"I am a true believer in embracing technology and change for the growth of society and the economy. Additionally, I aspire to empower ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things," Hasinul said.
"I value the trust that millions of sellers and buyers have in Daraz, and we shall continue to provide them with innovative services and unparalleled customer care," he added.
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Syed Mostahidal Hoq, Managing Director, Daraz Bangladesh Limited, added, “AHM Hasinul Quddus brings his extensive knowledge in corporate and regulatory affairs to Daraz and the e-commerce industry as a whole. We are confident that he will deliver great results for us as the chief corporate affairs officer.”
In a career spanning 17 years, Hasinul Quddus also worked with Grameenphone Limited and Huawei Technologies Co. (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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Digital Haat and more Qurbani Cow online shops targeting Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh
With the digital revolution in Bangladesh, online shopping is on the rise. By doing this, people are saving time as well as getting the product of their choice while sitting at home. In today's busy world and the Covid-19 pandemic situation, going to the market to buy and sell cattle has become a huge hazard. That is why the cattle market in Bangladesh targeting Eid-ul-Azha goes online. However, selling cattle online during the Eid season has become a norm for the last few years. But it got focused on last year due to the pandemic.
Previously, different online platforms and private organizations were involved in selling cattle online. But this year Bangladesh government has taken the initiative named 'Digitalhaat' for the online cattle market.
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What is Digital Haat?
Digital Haat is mainly an online marketplace to buy and sell cattle online during the Eid-ul-Azha. However, it also remains active around the year. Due to the pandemic, Digital hats have been organized since last year. However, this year it is expected to get a massive hit. Last year, 27,000 cattle were sold, and this year the government has a target to sell more to sell one lac animals this year.
The e-commerce association of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Dairy Farm Association are implementing this year's digital haat under Dhaka North City Corporation as per the directions of the Ministry of Commerce.
However, it is mainly organized by Dhaka North City Corporation, but dwellers from other areas can also access it. Apart from this, other municipalities of the country will be able to use this platform if they decide to go online. The good thing about buying cows and other cattle online is that you can save time as well as you don't need to 'Hasil' either.
Read Digital Haat 2021 launched with target to sell 1 lakh cattle before Eid
How does Digitalhat Work?
It works like another e-commerce site. Sellers can list their cattle with the description, which will be visible to the prospective buyers.
If you are a buyer, you can check the cattle under different categories. You can sort the animals as per individual seller and the farms and other online marketplaces. Furthermore, you can talk with the owner or the organization if you like any cattle. You will find the phone number under the seller's name. Moreover, you will find all the related information with the advertisement.
However, if you select any cattle from any e-commerce site, you can pay online and get your cattle. The e-commerce will not get the payment until they deliver it; that is how your payment remains safe. The government will ensure it through the escrow system. Once you order and make the payment govt. Will hold it for you and release the payment after you receive the goods.
READ: Special cattle trains ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Apart from ordering cattle, you can also book a slaughtering service. From last years' experience, online butcher booking has been arranged in this year's market. A maximum of one thousand animals will be sacrificed in the slaughterhouse. From there, the meat will be delivered to the buyer by 26 air-conditioned vehicles.
Live animals or meat, whatever is delivered, will be priced by the seller. No separate charge can be taken from the buyer in this regard. However, the buyer will have to book the slaughtering service by July 10. E-Cab will settle any disputes between buyers and sellers.
Digital Cattle Market in Different Districts around Bangladesh
The online cattle market is getting popular in different parts of the country. Due to the lockdown, physical cattle markets might not be allowed. Hence, the online market is the only solution. With that note, many districts have been adopting online haat culture.
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For example, a page called Sreepur Online Pashur Hat has already been launched under the supervision of Sreepur Upazila Nirbahi Officer following the government directives to avoid the huge gathering and risk of the haat.
District administration of Chuadanga has also taken the initiative for the online cattle market. A Facebook page named 'Online Pashuhaat, Chuadanga' has already been opened to buy and sell cattle online during Eid-ul-Adha 2021.
Read Sacrificial animals: Chuadanga goes online again.
Other Non-Government Initiatives
Apart from government-monitored 'digitalhaat,' many e-commerce sites have also taken the initiative to sell cattle online. However, it is not new for e-commerce companies as they have been selling cattle online for the last few years.
Bikroy.com
Bikroy.com (www.bikroy.com) has been selling cows and goats for several years with a campaign called 'Birat Haat.' It also arranges the partner for the 'Kurbani.' If the buyer wants, he can get the cash on delivery or pay the price after checking the delivery.
Daraz
Daraz (https://www.daraz.com.bd/) has been selling cattle for Eid since 2016 through a campaign called 'Gorur Hat.' They are giving the opportunity to buy and see the live weight, color, teeth, etc., of the cows and watch the pictures as well as videos of the farms and cows.
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Othoba.com
Pran-RFL Group's e-commerce company (www.othoba.com) has been selling cattle under the title 'Online Kurbanir Haat' since 2020.
shooddho.com
This online organic food platform is guaranteeing the supply of organic cows raised by the farmers. They directly serve as a platform for farmers. According to the company, they market the products of farmers-fishermen-weavers on the basis of the product price and not market price. In that case, even if the market price is low, they give importance to the product price. Dividends are later shared. They are following the same policy in the case of cattle. The company has arranged to show live videos as well as pictures of the cows. Home delivery is also free.
Other online cattle markets in Bangladesh
Vendors from different parts of the country are posting pictures of their cattle on ajkerdeal.com. DesiGuru.com (www.deshigoru.com) is selling sacrificial animals online. 'Madol' (fb.com/madolzonebd) is arranging cattle in a healthy way during this Covid-19 situation. The organization will provide all kinds of assistance, from buying the animal to cutting the meat and delivering it home. Another company, Hexatrading (fb.com/hexatrading) is taking full responsibility for the sacrifice and preparation of the meat. They have their own animal slaughterhouse.
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IBBL Dhaka South, Dhaka East, Chattogram South hold business development conference
Dhaka South, Dhaka East and Chattogram South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organised a business development conference Wednesday on a virtual platform.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest.
Muhammad Qaisar Ali and Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing directors of the bank, addressed the conference as special guests.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds seminar on Shariah compliance
IBBL deputy managing directors Abu Reza Md Yeahia, JQM Habibullah, Taher Ahmed Chowdhury and Md Mostafizur Rahman Siddiquee; and Chief Risk Officer Mohammad Ali spoke at the event.
The bank's senior executive vice-presidents Md Siddiqur Rahman, Md Altaf Hossain, Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Abul Faiz Muhammad Kamaluddin, Mohammed Shabbir, Md Mahboob Alam, Mohammad Ullah, Abu Naser Mohammed Nazmul Bari, Salim Anwar, Md. Sayeed Ullah and GM Mohd Gias Uddin Quader; and executive vice-presidents were also present at the programme.
Also read: IBBL Mymensingh, Rangpur zones host agent banking conference
Also, branch heads and officials of Dhaka South, Dhaka East and Chattogram South zones attended the conference.
Online shopping: Up to 25% cashback on bKash payment
Customers can now enjoy up to 25% instant cashback on bKash payment till July 20 while shopping online from popular brands and shops.
They can also avail of up to 10% instant cashback on bKash payment while purchasing groceries and essential products from online and physical outlets of various superstore brands.
The cashback offer, which started on July 1, will be available at reputed brands of accessories, clothing, electronics, food and restaurants, footwear, online shops and superstores.
Also read: Online Healthcare: Up to 50% discount on payment by bKash
A customer can enjoy up to Tk300 instant cashback daily and up to Tk500 during the campaign period.
While shopping at superstores, customers will get up to Tk200 cashback on bKash payment of more than Tk500.
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Users can avail of the instant cashback offer from around 92 popular brands like Aarong, Kay Kraft, Deshal, Le Reve, O2, Pride, Raw Nation, SaRa Lifestyle, Trendz, Bata, Apex, Leatherina, Ajkerdeal, Daraz, PriyosShop, Pickaboo, Bdshop and others.
Also, they can enjoy instant cashback offers at 422 physical outlets and online of 70 superstore brands including Agora, Shwapno, Daily Shopping, Meena Bazar, Almas, Family Bazar, Mehedi Mart, One Stop and others.
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