Panasonic India eyes BD, Africa to raise market share
Panasonic India is looking to enter Bangladesh as well as African nations like Kenya and Nigeria as it seeks to tap new markets for its smartphones, bulk of which are currently sold domestically.
The company, which is exploring a full-fledged manufacturing facility for smartphones in India, is looking at doubling its headcount in software testing, field testing and software development to 300 people over the next one year, as it expands produce line-up and sales of smartphones.
India is the global headquarter for Panasonic’s mobility business, operating as the hub for

Dialog Axiata CEO awarded
Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) has recently announced that GSMA, the association governing the Global Mobile Industry, has named Dr Hans Wijayasuriya, the Group’s Regional CEO for South Asia and the Group CEO of Dialog Axiata PLC in Sri Lanka, as the first recipient of the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Asian Mobile Industry’ Award for 2016.
The award recognises sustained and extraordinary contributions by individuals, organisations or collaborative achievements that advance the value and benefits of mobile communications for people, business and societies in Asia.
At the Asia Mobile Awards held in Shanghai this week, Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA said, “This year’s recipient is honoured for his extraordinary personal leadership, as well
Meghna Bank inks deal with Apan Jewellers
Recently Meghna Bank Limited has signed an Agreement with Apan Jewellers in its Head Office at Suvastu Imam Square, Gulshan-1, Dhaka. Bappi Das, Branch in charge of
Bappi Das, Branch in charge of Apan Jewellers is handing over the Agreement to Mr. Mohammad Imdadul Islam, SEVP & Head of Retail, SME & Other Finance Division.
From this agreement, Meghna Bank Car...
Bappi Das, Branch in charge of Apan Jewellers is handing over the Agreement to Mr. Mohammad Imdadul Islam, SEVP & Head of Retail, SME & Other Finance Division.
From this agreement, Meghna Bank Car...
AIBL monthly BDC held
The Monthly Business Development Conference (BDC) of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd (AIBL) was held on July 10, 2016 at the Head Office of the Bank.
Chairman of the Bank Alhajj Abdus Samad (Labu) inaugurated the conference as Chief Guest.
Managing Director Md. Habibur Rahman presided over the meeting.
Directors Badiur Rahman and Alhajj Abdul Malek Molla were present as Special Guests. Among others, Company Secretary Md. Mofazzal Hossain, Deputy Ma...
Managing Director Md. Habibur Rahman presided over the meeting.
Directors Badiur Rahman and Alhajj Abdul Malek Molla were present as Special Guests. Among others, Company Secretary Md. Mofazzal Hossain, Deputy Ma...
China inflation eases in June: govt
China's consumer price growth slowed in June, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Sunday, giving the central government room for further monetary stimulus to stabilise economic growth.
The consumer price index (CPI) -- a main gauge of inflation -- rose 1.9 percent on-year, the National Bureau of Statistics said, lower than May's 2.0 percent but higher than the 1.8 median forecast in a Bloomberg News survey of economists, reports AFP.
Moderate inflation can be a boon to consumption as it pushes buyers to act before prices go up, while 

IBBL committees reformed
Yousif Abdullah Al Rajhi has been re-elected and M. Azizul Huq has been elected vice-chairmen of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited. Besides, Executive Committee, Audit Committee and Risk
Management Committee of the bank have been reformed with Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam, Helal Ahmed Chowdhury and Md. Abdul Mabud, PPM as chairmen respectively.
Azizul Huq
Management Committee of the bank have been reformed with Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam, Helal Ahmed Chowdhury and Md. Abdul Mabud, PPM as chairmen respectively.
Azizul Huq
- Azizul Huq is Vice-Chairman and Independent Director of Islami Bank. He was first executive president (CEO) of the bank. He was the fir...


















