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Dhaka, 24 August 2026: Pioneer Insurance PLC organized a signing ceremony for the Comprehensive Business Continuity Insurance (BCI) Programme for Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) of Bangladesh under the UNDP–SME Foundation Insurance Innovation Challenge Fund (IICF). The programme was formally opened by Syed Shahriyar Ahsan, Managing Director and CEO of Pioneer Insurance PLC, who highlighted the importance of inclusive insurance in strengthening the resilience of CMSMEs against unexpected disruptions. The ceremony featured a presentation by K.M. Dastur & Company Limited (KMD) on the programme’s objectives, implementation approach and key features. This program is designed to provide affordable protection…
When asked about the statement of Taufika Foods & Lovello Ice Cream PLC concerning the news titled “Travel ban imposed on Lovello Ice Cream’s MD Ekramul along with his three children” published on 26/11/2025 at 4:20 PM in the online portal of The Business Standard, the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Md. Ekramul Haque, stated that Taufika Foods & Lovello Ice Cream PLC had obtained loan facilities from Shimanto Bank PLC for business purposes. However, during the tenure of the previous fascist government—especially since 2023—the overall business environment in the country deteriorated severely. Despite the severe economic downturn, the…
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB)- Railways Minister Md. Zillul Hakim on Thursday claimed that no accident has occurred so far due to signal system error of Bangladesh Railway. The Minister said this while replying to a tabled question of ruling party MP elected from Chattogram M Abdul Latif in Parliament. He said that various projects are underway to convert the entire railway into double line, establish railway connections in all districts of the country, modernise the signalling system of the railway and procure high quality engines and coaches. He said that the implementation of Automatic Train Stop/Protection (ATS/ATP) technology is underway to automatically…