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July 3, 2023

3G market slow to take off

Only 4.15 percent of the total mobile subscriber base in Bangladesh uses 3G services, BTRC data shows. The total number of 3G users crossed 4.8 million at the end of July, whereas the total active mobile users stood at 116.8 million, said the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
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Guide to Dhaka: ‘an unplanned sprawl’

My name is Ershad Ahmed. I retired in 1994 after spending 27 years working in government. I started my photo blog, Dhakadailyphoto, eight years ago. I have been living in Eskaton, a residential neighbourhood in Dhaka, for 20 years. It intersects a stretch of the VIP road that connects two landmarks of Bangladesh’s capital: the Shahbag Square and the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. People in the neighbourhood are friendly and cooperative. A lot of businesses have moved here recently, taking advantage of its central location. During the World Cup, locals supported the two South American soccer giants, Brazil and Argentina: their flags fluttered in most houses throughout the tournament.

Retail Holdings announces first half results

Retail Holdings N.V. (“Retail Holdings”, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, the “Company”) announced today its results for the first half of 2014. Commenting on the results, Stephen H. Goodman, the Company’s Chairman, President and CEO, noted: “Our operating subsidiary, Sewko Holdings Limited (“Sewko”), the parent company of Singer Asia Limited (“Singer Asia”), again achieved record revenue -- $235.1 million – for the first six months of the year, despite weak consumer durable demand and currency depreciation in several of the important Sewko markets.

Robi Career Carnival at Dhaka University

Robi Axiata Limited, the second largest mobile operator in terms of revenue, in collaboration with Business Faculty of Dhaka University has organized a unique day-long “Robi Career Carnival” at the Dhaka University. This program was organized to familiarize the students of Dhaka University with the employment opportunities at Robi. _DSC2249As part of the event, an MoU was signed between Robi and the Business Faulty of Dhaka University to facilitate internship opportunities for DU students at Robi. The Robi student portal was also inaugurated. ...

IBBL condoles death of Mosharraf Hossain

Prof. Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Chairman and Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited expressed deep sorrow at the death of Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain, Sopnsor of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and former Member of Parliament. IBBL logoThey also condoled the bereaved family of the deceased. Doa Munazat was conducted at the head office and branches of the Bank praying for salvation of his departed soul. Mosharraf Hossain was director of the Bank from its inception upto 2003. He was also the chairman of Commer...

Bank Asia’s MD reappointed

The service tenure of Mr. Md. Mehmood Husain, President & Managing Director of Bank Asia has been extended for another three years. Mr. Husain joined Bank Asia in August 2011 and played a significant role for the growth and restructuring of the Bank. MD of Bank AsiaMr. Mehmood Husain, a post graduate in Economics from the University of Dhaka, started his banking career in 1984 with National Bank as Probationary Officer. He has to his credit 30 years of long and diversified banking experience. He was previously Additional Mana...
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