Moazzem Hossain, assistant general manager of Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) has won the gold medal for his outstanding performance in MBA programme of Rajshahi University.  

Moazzem Hossain stood first by scoring 4.00 from CGPA 4.00 point in the MBA examination. He was awarded the gold medal for his outstanding performance through a function held at the Senate Bhaban of Rajshahi University.Professor Dr. M Abdus Sobhan, vice chancellor of RU was present as the chief guest at the function.

Among others, M. Fayekuzzaman, managing director of ICB and Ehsan Khasru, MD of Prime Bank were also present as special guests.A total of 180 graduates from Executive MBA, Day and Evening MBA and BBA graduate programme were awarded certificates at the ceremony.

The Daily Independent/Bangladesh/ 28th June 2012

Dutch-Bangla Bank Ltd (DBBL) and Asiatic Laboratories Ltd have recently signed an agreement on mobile banking services at the DBBL head office, says a press release. The agreement was signed by Monir Ahmed, managing director of Asiatic Laboratories Ltd, and Mir Mominul Huq, head of mobile banking division of DBBL. 

Under this agreement, employees of Asiatic Laboratories Ltd will receive their monthly salaries in their DBBL mobile banking accounts.

After receiving their salaries in their mobile accounts, employees will be able to withdraw/ deposit cash from any nearby agent, DBBL branches and ATMs, transfer money to other mobile accounts, buy goods and services from retailers and pay utility bills throughout the country and moreover will get the opportunity of banking with a Bank.

K S Tabrez, managing director, Abul Kashem Md Shirin, and Md Sayedul Hasan, deputy managing directors of Dutch-Bangla Bank, were also present.

The Daily Independent/Bangladesh/ 28th June 2012

Matiul Islam Nowshad, Chief Human Resources Officer of Robi, and Md. Motior Rahman, Managing Director of Jamuna Bank Limited, exchange documents after signing an agreement in Dhaka.

Robi Axiata Limited and Jamuna Bank Limited signed an agreement on channeling remittance through mobile telecom network.

Matiul Islam Nowshad, Chief Human Resources Officer of Robi and, Md Motior Rahman, Managing Director, Jamuna Bank Limited signed the agreement in Dhaka recently, said a press release.

Under this agreement, beneficiary will have to show or submit a photocopy of original National ID card/passport/driving license and transaction ID to the Robi Service Partner (RSP) outlet to collect the money.

After verification of RSP, the remitted amount will be paid to the beneficiary. Customers of any mobile operator can receive remittance service from RSP free of cost.

Matiul Islam Nowshad said, “This will strengthen Robi's commitment to its customers as m-remittance will make remittance collection more convenient.”

Besides, this is an easy, most convenient and secured way to receive foreign remittances. Selected retailers/distributors of Robi will act as cash out points from where the beneficiaries can withdraw the remitted amounts, he added.

The Daily Sun/Bangladesh/ 28th June 2012

Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited has opened its 93rd branch at Sonapotti in Pabna Wednesday.

Ekramul Hoque, Managing Director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank, inaugurates the 93rd branch of the Bank at Sonapotti in Pabna Wednesday.

Ekramul Hoque, Managing Director of Al-Arafah Islami Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest, said a press release.

Engr. Md. Habib Ullah, Senior Vice President of the Bank gave welcome speech.

Alhajj AZM Shamsul Alam, founder Chairman of the Bank, Alhaj Abdul Latif Bishwas, President of Pabna Chember of Commerce and Industries, Mahbubul Alam Mukul, Senior Vice President and Dr. Mohammed Ali, Professor of Rajshahi University addressed the function.

A large number of local peoples, businessmen, clients and well-wishers participated.

The Daily Sun/Bangladesh/ 28th June 2012

Md. Shahidul Islam, Chairman (Audit Committee) of IBBL, inaugurates Bhurungamari Branch of the Bank at Bhurungamari in Kurigram Tuesday.

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has opened its 274th branch at Bhurungamari in Kurigram.

Md. Shahidul Islam, Chairman (Audit Commi-ttee) of the Bank inaugurated the branch as chief guest, said a press release.

Md. Abdul Hai Master, Upazila Chairman of Bhurungamari was present as special guest while Syed Abdullah Mohammed Saleh, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank presided.

Taher Ahmed, Senior Vice President and Head of Rangpur Zone of the Bank, Md. Jalal Uddin Mandal, Vice Chairman, Bhurun-gamari Upazilla, Alhajj Taifur Rahman Mukul of Bhurungamari Busi-nessmen Society, Swapan Kumar Saha, Secretary, Bhurungamari Motor Owners Association also spoke.

The Daily Sun/Bangladesh/ 28th June 2012