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Victory Day: Tap offers Tk50 bonus for new users
Mobile financial payment service Trust Axiata Pay (Tap) has launched a new campaign, offering a bonus for its users on the occasion of Bangladesh's 51st Victory Day.
The campaign will run from Wednesday to March 31, 2022, during which newly registered users can get Tk50 cash as bonus.
The new users will get Tk25 upon registration and Tk25 money back on mobile recharge.
Tap is a joint venture company of Trust Bank Limited, Bangladesh and Axiata Digital Services Sdn Bhd, Malaysia.
Vision exports electric kettles to Nepal
Electronics manufacturer Vision has started exporting electric kettles to Nepal.
The first consignment of the kitchen accessory was sent to the Himalayan nation recently.
Kazi Rashidul Islam, chief operating officer of Vision, said: "We have sent the first consignment of 8,244 electric kettles to Nepal, and around 1 lakh pieces will be sent in the next few months. We hope to export many more items including television, electric iron, blender and rice cooker to the country."
Victory Day: Nagad offers up to 16% discount
Mobile financial service Nagad has offered up to a 16 per cent discount on the purchase of products from more than 2,500 outlets of different brands to celebrate the 51st Victory Day of Bangladesh.
Using Nagad wallet, customers can enjoy offers throughout the country.
Nagad launched the campaign "Utshobe Khushi Nagad-A Beshi" recently. The campaign will run till December 31.
Superstores, restaurants, airlines, fashion products, e-commerce, electronics, footwear, furniture, hotel and resorts, internet and satellite TV, accessories, tour and travels are some of the categories where Nagad customers can enjoy the special discount and cashback offer.
While paying bills, customers have to use the merchant QR option through the Nagad app and USSD or online payment to avail of the discount and instant cashback.
IBBL holds orientation programme for newly recruited officers
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organised an orientation programme for its newly recruited officers in the capital Wednesday.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, was present at the programme as chief guest.
Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing director, addressed the programme as a special guest.
Muhammad Qaisar Ali, the additional managing director, was also present at the training session.
SM Rabiul Hassan, principal of Islami Bank Training and Research Academy presided over the programme.
Md Mostafizur Rahman Siddiquee, deputy managing director of IBBL, delivered the welcome speech.
Md Maznuzzaman and Syed Tazul Islam, senior vice-presidents, also spoke at the event.
DBH wins gold at ICSB National Award
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation (DBH) has won gold at the 8th ICSB National Award 2020 for corporate governance excellence in the non-bank financial institution (NBFI) category.
The award ceremony, hosted by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB), was held in the capital recently.
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Company Secretary of DBH Md Jashim Uddin received the trophy and certificate from Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi.
Nasimul Baten, managing director and CEO of DBH, said, "We received the "Gold Award" from the ICSB for corporate governance excellence in the NBFI category in 2018 and 2019 as well. This recognition will inspire us to continue to strive for excellence."
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50 years of Bangladesh's independence: Singer offers 50% discount on special edition refrigerators
Electronics and home appliances retailer Singer Bangladesh has come up with a 50 per cent discount on its special edition refrigerators to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh's independence.
The designs of the refrigerators are inspired by the 1971 Liberation War and the celebration of victory.
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Chandana Samarasinghe, marketing director of Singer Bangladesh, said: "Singer Bangladesh is proud to be a part of the celebration of 50 years of Bangladesh's independence."
In March this year, Singer launched a year-long programme to mark and commemorate the 50 years of Bangladesh's independence with special edition products and offers.
Dhaka, Moscow resolve to enhance areas of cooperation
The 3rd session of the Bangladesh-Russia intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific, and technical cooperation was held on a virtual platform Wednesday.
The Russian side was led by Ilya V. Shestakov, head of the federal agency for fisheries, co-chair of the commission, and the Bangladesh side was led by co-chair of the commission and secretary, Economic Relations Division, Fatima Yasmin. The Commission meeting followed by two days of expert level meetings held during 13-14 December 2021.
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The Sides discussed the aspects of cooperation in the areas of Trade and Economic cooperation, Power and Energy, Atomic Energy, Aviation Industry, Fisheries and Livestock, Smooth Banking Transaction, Geological research, Information and Communication Technology, Industry, Space and Satellite, Education and Culture.
They identified some relevant areas of cooperation in several sectors. The Russian Side expressed their readiness to offer cooperation. Bangladesh Side also highlighted the areas where it needs cooperation from Russia. The sides agreed to cooperate in various areas of development in order to reap the maximum benefits.
Both countries discussed cooperation between the business organizations; business to business direct contact; issues of ship building and railway industries; complex fertilizer production; establishment of agro-based industries; modernization of Ghorashal TPP Units 1 and 2; services for inspection and monitoring of Karnafuli HPP; peaceful and safe use of atomic energy; timely commissioning of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and its maintenance; radiation protection and environment monitoring, radioactive waste management; use of radioisotope in agriculture and medicine; animal vaccine production, installation of disease diagnostic lab for livestock sector in Bangladesh; deep sea and marine fishing; cooperation between Bangladesh bank and Bank of Russia for smooth banking transaction; geological exploration and seismic survey for oil and gas exploration in offshore areas of Bangladesh; cyber security; establishment of Russia-Bangladesh technical training institute in Bangladesh for human resources development in all trades according to labour market demand; cooperation in the fields of railway and maritime transport, and tourism sector.
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They highlighted the importance of the event and expressed willingness to consistently implement the decisions adopted in the meeting.
The sides noted the close and cordial relations between the two countries covering aspects of mutual interest.
The 4th Session of the meeting will be held in December 2022 in Russia.
Finally, a protocol was formulated during the session of the commission covering all aspects, discussions and results. The Protocol will be signed after its final form i agreed between the two friendly partners.
Jewelry sector holds potentials to grow in Bangladesh: BAJUS leaders
Leaders of Bangladesh Jewelry Samity (BAJUS) on Wednesday said the Jewelry sector has a lot of potential to grow in Bangladesh, but it has not flourished much.
They urged the government to reduce tax gold import to enhance the business of jewellers.
BAJUS leaders said this as the newly elected committee of the BAJUS took over for the period of 2021-23.
The new committee is headed by President Sayem Sobhan Anvir, the founder of the country’s first gold refinery and General Secretary Dilip Kumar Agarwala.
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Md Jashim Uddin, president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) was present at the function as the chief guest.
The newly elected seven vice-presidents are Gulzar Ahmed, owner of Apan Jewellers; Anwar Hossain of New General Jewellers Ltd, MA Hannan Azad of Alankar Niketan (Pvt) Ltd, Badal Chandra Roy of Jarwa House (Pvt) Ltd, Dr Dewan Aminul Islam of Siraj Jewellers, Md Anisur Rahman of L Rahman Jewellers and Kazi Nazneen Islam Nipa of The Amin Jewellers.
The nine elected assistant secretaries are Masudur Rahman of Gold World, Samit Ghosh Apu of Fancy Diamond, Bidhan Malakar of Venus Diamond Collection, Md Joynal Abedin Khokon of Rizvi Jewellers, Md Liton Hawlader of New Sonartari Jewellers, Narayan Chandra Dey of Baishakhi Jewellers, Md Tajul Islam Lavlu of Moni Mala Jewellers, Enamul Haque Bhuiyan Liton of Gold King Jewellers and Mukta Ghosh of Purabi Jewellers (Pvt) Ltd.
Uttam Banik, owner of Messrs Kundan Jewelry House and Jaya Gold, has been elected treasurer of the organization.
There are 16 executive committee members and they are: Owner of Grameen Diamond House and former BAJUS President Dr Dilip Kumar Roy, owner of Sharmin Jewellers and Diamond & Divas and outgoing President of BAJUS Enamul Haque Khan, Mohammad Babul Mia of Sultana Jewellers (Pvt) Ltd, Md Imran Chowdhury of The Diamond Sea, Pabitra Chandra Ghosh of PC Chandra Jewellers, Md Ripnul Hasan of Jewellery House, Alhaj Md Mojibur Rahman Khan of Rahman Jewellers, Bablu Dutta of Messrs Lily Jewellers, Md Shahidul Islam (MD) of Rajnigandha Jewellers Ltd, Joydev Sahaler of The Pearl Oasis Jewellers, Iqbal Uddin of Messrs Sajni Jewellers, Kartik Karmakar of Shatarupa Jewellers, Uttam Ghosh of Aftab Jewellers, Md Ferdous Alam Shaheen of Shaili Jewellers, Kazi Nazneen Hossain Zara of Zara Gold and Mohammad Aslam Khan of Royal Malabar Jewellers (BD) Ltd.
Daraz 12.12 campaign: Realme announces up to 12% discount
Youth-centric brand realme came with up to a 12% discount on its phones at Daraz's 12.12 campaign Sunday.
During this campaign, which will run until December 23, realme GT NEO 2 (8/128GB) will be available for Tk36,283 and GT Master Edition (8/128GB) at Tk31,331, realme 8 5G (8/128GB) at Tk21,058 and realme 8 (8/128GB) for Tk21,038.
Also, flash sales of realme GT Series (GT NEO 2, GT Master Edition) Monday, realme 8 Series (8 5G & 8) will be held Tuesday and the new variant of realme C21Y (3/32GB) Wednesday.
DCCI urges NBR to simplify tax policy for business growth
Business leaders on Sunday urged the NBR to simplify and update the lax law to expedite local as well as foreign direct investment.
They said the private sector contributes 80 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in Bangladesh, so the national board of revenue (NBR) should focus on business friendly tax policy.
The demand came from the leaders of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) while the NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem unveiled the Tax Guide on Sunday.
The DCCI regularly publishes tax guides and distributes to its members in order to encourage the members of the Chamber to pay tax.
The NBR Chairman thanked DCCI for publishing tax guides on a regular basis to help the taxpayers and tax professionals.
He said that NBR is relentlessly working to ease the overall taxation system, tax structure, ensure business friendly, quality service and tax automation.
The more the tax structure will be user friendly, the more people will be encouraged to pay tax, he said.
He also said that NBR regularly sits with the trade organizations including Dhaka Chamber before preparing the budget and NBR always tried to consider recommendations placed from DCCI.
Rahmatul Muneem said that a few working committees on technical, research and business aspects may be formed with the representatives from concerned stakeholders and NBR for the overall development of revenue structure.
Moreover, he underscored the importance of capacity development of NBR and for that he said that NBR needs more skilled manpower to meet the growing demand of rapid economic development.
During the occasion, DCCI President Rizwan Rahman said that the tax policy should be simplified and easy so that the mass people and business community can be encouraged to pay tax.
DCCI is happy to work with the NBR hand in hand to create a tax friendly environment in the country and this effort will be continued in future, Rizwan said.
The NBR members, senior officials and leaders of DCCI’s executive committee, were present, among others.