NBFIs asked to stop taking services from unlicensed couriers
Business Desk
Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday asked non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to stop taking services from unlicensed courier companies.
As per the Post Office Act 1898, courier service companies have to take licence from the Bangladesh Post office (BPO) to carry out their business, according to a central bank notice.
Transporting any product or letter is illegal through the courier service, which do not secure licence from the BPO.
Against the backdrop, NBFIs, should be barred themselves from using the unapproved courier service companies for transportation of any materials, the BB notice said.
Shakib Khan new Berger brand
ambassador
Business Desk
Country’s leading paint solution manufacturer, Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited (BPBL), has recently teamed up with superstar celebrity Shakib Khan as its new brand ambassador. A closed-door signing ceremony was held in this regard recently, said a press release.
According to the agreement, the reputed actor will now take part in various campaigns, engagement sessions, and other promotional activities for Berger Paints for the next two years.
AKM Sadeque Nawaj, general manager, marketing, Berger; Sayed Shorif Russel, category manager, Berger, Ahamed Najeeb Rahman, brand manager, Berger, Muneer Ahmed Khan, managing director & creative chief, Unitrend Limited; Romim Rayhan, co-founder, Dhaka Talkies and actor Shakib Khan himself were present at the signing ceremony.
“I am really glad to work with such a reputed company like Berger. I look forward to a memorable partnership with some engaging campaigns,” said Shakib Khan.
EBL opens two more agent banking outlets
Business Desk
Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) has opened two agent banking outlets at Bagmara of Lalmai upazila in Cumilla and Kaliganj upazila in Jhinaidah recently.
The Bagmara outlet was inaugurated by Abdul Motin Mollah, president of Lalmai Upazila Awami League, said a press release.
EBL branch manager of Lalmai in Cumilla SME-Agri Branch, Md Kabir Chowdhury and Agent Owner Md Sajedul Haque Bhuiyan were present on the occasion.
