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Shomvob, Bangladesh's premier B2B job-tech and HR tech platform, secures a monumental USD 1 million in pre-seed funding. Spearheaded by Singapore-based venture capital firm Cocoon Capital, this investment marks a significant milestone in Shomvob's mission to revolutionize employment access in Bangladesh. Adding to its triumph, Shomvob also receives a generous grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aimed at empowering low-income women with job opportunities across the nation. Established in 2022, Shomvob stands committed to uplifting the blue and silver-collar workforce, propelling Bangladesh towards a brighter economic future. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking initiative.
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Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited organized an Eid reunion on 8 May 2022, Sunday at Islami Bank Tower. Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank addressed the program as Chief Guest. Muhammad Qaisar Ali, Additional Managing Director presided over the program while Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Additional Managing Director addressed the welcome speech. J Q M Habibullah, FCS, Md. Altaf Hossain & Md. Nayer Azam, Deputy Managing Directors, Mohammad Ali, Chief Risk Officer, Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, CAMLCO and S M Rabiul Hassan, Principal, I...
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL) a leading building material solutions provider in the country has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Water & Life (W&L) a France based Non-Government Organization (NGO) to create a positive impact on the lives of the Bhashantek slum dwelle
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Rajesh Surana, Chief Executive Officer of LHBL and Alexia Michels, Country Director of W&L in Bangladesh signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations that took place at the corporate office of LHBL. W&...
The 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) was held on 28th April 2022 through a Digital Platform (with Online Video Conference). The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank Mr Mohammed Younus presided over the meeting.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved a 10% Cash and 5% Stock Dividend total 15 per cent Dividend for the Shareholders and the Directors who reported & audited the Balance Sheet and the Profit & loss account for the year ended on 31st December 2021. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank Mr. Mohammed Younus, and the Managing Director & CEO Mr. M. Shahidul Islam delivered speeches at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The EVP & Company Secretary of the Bank Mr. Md...
Al-Haj Nur Mohammed was unanimously elected as the Chairman of Jamuna Bank for the second time on the Board of Directors of Jamuna Bank Limited (JBL).
Born into an aristocratic Muslim family in Munshiganj, Al-Haj Nur Mohammed completed his education at Dhaka University. He is a former Member of Parliament for Munshiganj, Chairman of Jamuna Bank Foundation, Founder of Al-Haj Nur Mohammed Trust, President of Munshiganj Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of Bangladesh Anti Drug Federation. Under his leadership, Jamuna Bank Foundation received the "Best CSR ...
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has achieved an ISO certificate from the UK-based certification agency Bureau Veritas for fulfilling the requirements of ISO27001:2013 standard.
This is an international standard that specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining Information Security Management System (ISMS). The certificate was handed over to Mohammed Monirul Moula, Managing Director & CEO of IBBL by MD. Towfiqul Arif, Head of Certification from Bureau Veritas (BD) and Mohammad Golam Kibria, CEO ...
