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Customers can now buy sacrificial animals online through bKash
Customers can now buy sacrificial animals from online cattle markets through bKash payment.
Apart from buying animals from 11 online markets, they can also get home delivery and meat processing services through bKash payment.
Of the 11 online markets, customers can buy cow and goat from Daraz, Othoba, Priyoshop, Gorur Hut, and Sadeeq Agro; cow from Ajkerdeal, BD Gorur Hut; goat from Jogan, Hungrynaki, and Khasihaat through bKash payment.
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A customer can choose the animal by visiting a relevant link or website. There is also a chance of talking to the seller directly over the phone or in some cases seeing the animal through video. After proper scrutiny, the customer can select the preferred animal and pay through bKash.
Not only buying sacrificial animals, but customers can also enjoy services like booking of butchers and home delivery service from TruckLagbe. Customers can make home delivery payments through bKash as well.
Customers from Dhaka will be able to pay for cattle on Priyoshop, Hungrynaki, and Khasihaat among 11 digital markets while customers from all districts can buy sacrificial animals from Ajkerdeal, Sadeeq Agro and Gorur Hut.
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Customers from Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet can buy a sacrificial animal from Daraz.
How to improve your productivity and efficiency at Work?
Have you ever felt that you are not achieving enough at your workplace? Every morning you go to the office with a certain plan and goals for the day. But there are times you are left with the feeling that you could not achieve enough. This is not because you are less competent. It is the things that you are doing wrong and the things you are failing to include in your work regime. The lack of productivity at the workplace is a serious issue from both organizational and personal perspectives. So, what can you do to boost your productivity and efficiency? Let's find out.
Why is it necessary to improve your productivity at work?
The simple answer to this question would be to increase organizational proficiency. You are not the only employee in your workplace. You are part of a team that is relying on you to do your part. It is the combined effort of everyone within the organization that drives it to become better. If you are not being productive, it will have multiple drawbacks. In addition to driving down your motivation, you will also hinder organizational growth.
Increasing productivity helps to boost the morale of other employees. They will feel motivated to do better resulting in increased overall output from the organization.
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The improved performance and productivity will be reflected in the customer satisfaction rate also. Study shows that highly efficient companies tend to retain more customer. So from a customer service point as well, it's necessary to be productive.
However, the responsibility of being productive isn’t on the employee alone. The organization itself needs to promote a productive and growth mindset among its employees. The strategic goals and vision of the organization should include the personal development aspect of its employees. The rule of thumb here is that if you take care of your employees, the employees will take care of your organization.
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10 ways to improve your efficiency at Work
Improving productivity and efficiency at the workplace is important. But the question is, how can you do it? Here are 10 ways to get you started.
Avoid multitasking
Getting a number of things done at one go might feel efficient. However, that is the opposite of being productive. When you are multitasking, you are essentially dividing your attention and effort. As a result, the quality of the finished work might not be as good as it would have been if you had worked on it alone. It also ends up taking more time. Hence, it's better to avoid multitasking.
Set realistic goals
If you plan on getting a week's work done in a single day, that won't be happening. The human mind has its limitations. If you set an unrealistic goal for yourself, you will end up working more but that will downgrade your productivity. You will face energy burnout, as a result your overall level of efficiency will drop.
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Taking break
Don’t stretch your work regime like a machine. The brain needs its optimum level of a timeout as well. The more you try to push it to overwork, the more it’ll slouch. It’s recommended that you take breaks throughout the day in certain intervals. This will rejuvenate your brain and you’ll find yourself being able to concentrate better.
Stop finding perfection
There is a common misconception that you need to keep doing something over and over again until perfection is achieved. In reality, you can never find true perfection. There will be always a scope of things being better. So, you should not get stuck with a single problem. Do your best and move onto the next one.
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Minimize interruptions
The idea is to work smarter, not harder. You need to reassess where you are spending your time and how you are spending your time. Instead of cramming your schedule with more and more work, focus on how you can minimize interruption to your work. Whether it is limiting the interaction with your colleagues or turning off the notification of your phone, take initiatives where you can work for an extended period without any distraction.
The two-minute rule
This is a rule of thumb that everyone should follow. The two-minute rule states that if the work can be completed in 2 minutes, it should be done right away without any distraction. Therefore rather than setting big goals to work with, break them down into small objectives or micro-goals. Once those achievable targets are brought under short time brackets it will be easier for you to tick them off.
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Set your deadline
Procrastination can kill productivity more than you can imagine. When you stack up everything for the last minute, they only add up. This will lead you to multitask or rush works which will ultimately reduce the quality. So rather than following the organizational deadline, create your own deadline. Try and stick to it so that you never fall behind the clock.
Reduce meetings
This might sound counterintuitive at first. But you should try and avoid unnecessary meetings. In this day and age of connected communication, most of the official tasks can be effciently delegated over a memo or a mail. You are simply wasting your time and productivity by attending mindless meetings.
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Wake up early
Successful CEOs wake up as early as 4 AM. This is just a stat to show that when you wake up early, you have more time to get things done. Go for a run or a walk if you can. This will not only freshen up your mind but will also prepare you for the day.
Learn to say ‘no’
Every once in a while, you will see your boss or peer dumping more work on you. You should learn to say ‘no’ to that. There is no need for you to take up more than you can chew. Instead of getting overloaded with bulk of tasks, focus on having your own ones done first.
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Final Thoughts
Your productivity and efficiency will be added to the overall output of your organization. In addition to making yourself productive, you should try and foster the same mentality among your peers too. Being more productive and efficient is not really a tough thing. You just have to do what you already do; but in a more efficient way.
IBBL Sylhet Zone holds webinar on Shariah compliance
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Sylhet Zone organised the webinar "Compliance of Shari'ah in banking operations" Saturday (July 10, 2021).
Dr Mohammad Saleh Jahur, director of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest and Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, as special guest.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds seminar on Shariah compliance
Dr Md Ruhul Amin Rabbani, member additional secretary of IBBL Shari'ah Supervisory Committee, addressed the webinar as chief discussant.
Sikder Md Shehabuddin, head of Sylhet Zone, presided over the programme.
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How to improve your professional networking skills?
Networking is one of the key secrets of getting hired, whether you are looking for employment as a fresher or considering a midlife career change. According to many career specialists, professional networking is the make-or-break aspect of job hunting. But does networking really matter that much? And if so, how to network in the right way? Read this article to get the answers.
What is Networking?
In simple words, networking is the process and steps that you follow to develop professional and social contacts. The development occurs through the exchange of information and ideas. People often confuse the idea that networking should only be done to get hired. In reality, there are far more useful and impactful uses of networking than to just get hired.
Whether it’s a career advancement aspect or getting a new perspective, networking can help you find the solution to different issues quite easily.
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How professional networking skill can help your career?
As we were saying, the scope of networking is not limited to getting hired alone. In today’s word, the work-processes of diverse sectors and industries are being managed and influenced through professional networking, connections and metrics.
Networking helps you to stand out of the bunch. Having someone to vouch for you, or someone who understands your skills in a particular field can be of better help than a piece of CV.
Professional referencing is a common thing practiced in the big organizations. Someone with proven skills and reliable references will always hold the upper hand. Nowadays, most organizations do not believe in taking chances; rather they want to hire somebody who can deliver equal or more in return for what they are paying.
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The implications of networking go far beyond than getting hired. For example, creating a connection with one of your industry leaders will give you better industry insights than others. You can hardly find information about such practical intricacies in Google or data banks.
For instance, when you experience an issue regarding your employment or business, a highly experienced and knowledgeable person in that field might mentor you in the best way to overcome the problem.
When you put things into perspective, the benefits of having robust and relevant networking are limitless. We mention the term “relevant” here because not everyone will generate value for you.
While networking, it does not matter whether they are your senior or sub-ordinate. What matters is whether they have the potential for value generation. As long as there’s a mutual benefit at play, networking is always a good option regardless of the industry.
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GD Assist offers cashback on bKash payment for tele-video consultation
GD Assist, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance Company, is offering 10% instant cashback of up to Tk200 on bKash payment for tele-video consultation and medical travel assistance.
bKash has partnered with GD Assist to help customers get online medical consultations more conveniently and affordably while staying at home.
Customers can consult with specialised doctors from more than 200 renowned hospitals in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
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The hospitals include Evercare, United, Universal, Asgar Ali, Green Life from Bangladesh; Medanta, Fortis, MAX Healthcare, Aster, AMRI from India; National Heart Institute, Pantai Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, KPJ Healthcare from Malaysia; Thomson Medical, Raffles Hospital from Singapore; and Bangkok Hospital, Bumrungrad from Thailand.
The cashback offer will be available till September 30, which a customer can avail of only once during the whole campaign.
GD Assist is an ISO certified medical healthcare management company in Bangladesh.
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They provide national and international hospital appointments, second medical opinion, national and international tele-video consultation, logistics support; global emergency medical evacuation, visa assistance, air ticket, hotel and accommodation, and ground transportation services.
IBBL Chattogram North Zone holds business development conference
Chattogram North Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organized a business development conference Thursday (July 08, 2021) on a virtual platform.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest.
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Muhammad Qaisar Ali, the additional managing director of the bank, addressed the conference as a special guest.
IBBL Deputy Managing Director JQM Habibullah; senior executive vice-presidents Md Altaf Hossain, Abul Faiz Muhammad Kamaluddin, Abu Naser Mohammed Nazmul Bari and Md Nayer Azam spoke at the event.
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Miftah Uddin, executive vice-president, and Khaled Mahmud Raihan, senior vice-president of the bank, addressed the conference, too.
Also, branch heads and officials of Chattogram North Zone attended the programme.
Post Retirement Career Planning: How to pick your dream job?
People often think that retirement should be spent on leisure and doing nothing. For many job-holders, retirements are like an end of the road. On average, people retire at the age of 60 or 70. Should you think about building a fresh career after your retirement? Let’s find out why is it essential to do post retirement career planning. Here we will also discuss some tips about how to choose a suitable career after retirement.
Benefits of Working after Retirement
The age of retirement varies from 60 to 70 across the globe. People usually think that this is the age where the body needs rest and should stay away from workloads. However, this rule doesn’t apply for all. Even after reaching the retirement age, many people stay healthy and capable to work. Not to mention their years of experience are at play to hunt a new purpose for life.
The leisure and resting period of retired life will soon become boring. If you are working after retirement, you are helping both yourself and the society. However, it is not always necessary that you have to work for money. You can put your experience to good use in relevant fields after retirement.
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Retirement gives people the opportunity to try new things in life and career. Some people try to do the things that they might not have got the chance to do before. Did you have any passion at young age which you had to give up due to job or family responsibilities? If yes, you still have the chance to plan your dream career after retirement.
Overall, there are countless opportunities of working after retirement. Now let's look at the things you should consider before jumping right back in.
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How to Pick a Career after Retirement?
Wanting to work and knowing how to work after retirement are different things. You might feel you still have what it takes. However, there’s always the problem of where to start and how to start. You should consider some of the below-mentioned aspects to get started.
Understand the Scenario
Whether it's for a monetary reason or simply because you don’t want to stop working, you have to find works that you want to do. It's easier said than done, however. You might be interested in a particular field but interest might not be enough.
Every field of job has its own set of requirements. There are skills associated with each field. The more you excel in those skills, the more your chance of getting the job increases. To start things off, you need to do your homework and understand what is expected in that specific field and how you stack up against it.
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Work on the Skills
The next step is an obvious one. After you’ve done your research on the industry, you should have a pretty good idea regarding your eligibility. If you are already stacked on the qualifications, then there’s nothing to worry about. If not, now is the time to start working on acquiring those skills.
Depending on the industry, the skills will vary. For instance, most office jobs will require the proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite. Other technical jobs might require relevant technical skills. There are tons of platforms where you can acquire skills with professional certification.
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Rework your CV
Being a retired person gives you an upper hand among the rest and that is your experience. Since you are planning to start things afresh, we recommend that you revamp your CV. If you are going to stick to the field or industry you’ve worked in before, then you can highlight all the experiences that you gathered during your service year. There is a huge demand for experienced labor in addition to skilled labor.
However, what should you do if you are switching to a new industry? You need to replace the experience with skills. As long as you are skilled labor, age is just going to be a number on a paper.
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Online Presence
There are two aspects of online presence – personal and professional. The personal aspect would focus on your personal development. You need to stay up to date with the changing times. For example, LinkedIn is a popular place to get hired. You can start by building your work profile which can be an easy reference for potential employers. Then there’s the professional aspect. Here you can join different seminars and job fairs online. These will help you not only to build a robust online presence but also to get hired easily.
Show your inner youth
In all honesty, employers tend to be skeptical about the potential output of a retired candidate. They might think that age might have slowed you down or you might not be able to perform at an optimum level. This is where you need to ward off ageism and show your inner youth. You need to show that you can bring positive energy and effort to the company. But more than anything let your work ethic and skills do the talking.
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Start by Volunteering
This is something that applies to people who are looking to get back from a career break as well. Volunteering can be a great starting point within an industry. While your initial days will be spent on revamping the CV and working on acquiring new skills, you should also focus on doing some voluntary works.
This will not only have a positive impact on your CV but will also present you with the opportunity to demonstrate your skills. Some voluntary work might even generate additional skills for you so it’s always fruitful.
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Find Low-stress Jobs
No matter how strong you are, you need to avoid stressful career at old age. Stress can lead towards lot of health issues like hypertension, stroke, etc. It would be an intelligent decision, if you can find a low-stress job after retirement. Look for fun jobs which are directly related to your passion and interest. It will serve the purpose of keeping you engaged, cheerful and simultaneously make you feel useful to the universe.
Networking is the Key
Whether you are a fresher or a retiree, one thing is common to get any job and that is networking. We cannot possibly emphasize enough the importance of networking. In the digital era, connecting with people has become easier than ever. You should make use of every opportunity at your hand to build a professional network relevant to your industry.
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To get started, we suggest you to attend the job related online webinars. You can also use email and social media to connect with your industry peers and get insights. Overall, networking not only opens up a new door to explore but also acts as a crucial stepping ground within the industry.
Final Thoughts
Before anything else, you need to believe yourself and have the conviction to build a career post-retirement. The process is somewhat tough; but with the right approach and relevant skills, it becomes increasingly easy. We hope that this article would be of help to kick start your dream career after retirement.
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Daraz ropes in Hasinul as chief corporate affairs officer
E-commerce platform Daraz Bangladesh has appointed AHM Hasinul Quddus as its chief corporate affairs officer.
Hasinul previously served as the government & stakeholder relations director at Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd, the e-commerce platform said in a release.
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"I am a true believer in embracing technology and change for the growth of society and the economy. Additionally, I aspire to empower ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things," Hasinul said.
"I value the trust that millions of sellers and buyers have in Daraz, and we shall continue to provide them with innovative services and unparalleled customer care," he added.
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Syed Mostahidal Hoq, Managing Director, Daraz Bangladesh Limited, added, “AHM Hasinul Quddus brings his extensive knowledge in corporate and regulatory affairs to Daraz and the e-commerce industry as a whole. We are confident that he will deliver great results for us as the chief corporate affairs officer.”
In a career spanning 17 years, Hasinul Quddus also worked with Grameenphone Limited and Huawei Technologies Co. (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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Digital Haat and more Qurbani Cow online shops targeting Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh
With the digital revolution in Bangladesh, online shopping is on the rise. By doing this, people are saving time as well as getting the product of their choice while sitting at home. In today's busy world and the Covid-19 pandemic situation, going to the market to buy and sell cattle has become a huge hazard. That is why the cattle market in Bangladesh targeting Eid-ul-Azha goes online. However, selling cattle online during the Eid season has become a norm for the last few years. But it got focused on last year due to the pandemic.
Previously, different online platforms and private organizations were involved in selling cattle online. But this year Bangladesh government has taken the initiative named 'Digitalhaat' for the online cattle market.
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What is Digital Haat?
Digital Haat is mainly an online marketplace to buy and sell cattle online during the Eid-ul-Azha. However, it also remains active around the year. Due to the pandemic, Digital hats have been organized since last year. However, this year it is expected to get a massive hit. Last year, 27,000 cattle were sold, and this year the government has a target to sell more to sell one lac animals this year.
The e-commerce association of Bangladesh and Bangladesh Dairy Farm Association are implementing this year's digital haat under Dhaka North City Corporation as per the directions of the Ministry of Commerce.
However, it is mainly organized by Dhaka North City Corporation, but dwellers from other areas can also access it. Apart from this, other municipalities of the country will be able to use this platform if they decide to go online. The good thing about buying cows and other cattle online is that you can save time as well as you don't need to 'Hasil' either.
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How does Digitalhat Work?
It works like another e-commerce site. Sellers can list their cattle with the description, which will be visible to the prospective buyers.
If you are a buyer, you can check the cattle under different categories. You can sort the animals as per individual seller and the farms and other online marketplaces. Furthermore, you can talk with the owner or the organization if you like any cattle. You will find the phone number under the seller's name. Moreover, you will find all the related information with the advertisement.
However, if you select any cattle from any e-commerce site, you can pay online and get your cattle. The e-commerce will not get the payment until they deliver it; that is how your payment remains safe. The government will ensure it through the escrow system. Once you order and make the payment govt. Will hold it for you and release the payment after you receive the goods.
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Apart from ordering cattle, you can also book a slaughtering service. From last years' experience, online butcher booking has been arranged in this year's market. A maximum of one thousand animals will be sacrificed in the slaughterhouse. From there, the meat will be delivered to the buyer by 26 air-conditioned vehicles.
Live animals or meat, whatever is delivered, will be priced by the seller. No separate charge can be taken from the buyer in this regard. However, the buyer will have to book the slaughtering service by July 10. E-Cab will settle any disputes between buyers and sellers.
Digital Cattle Market in Different Districts around Bangladesh
The online cattle market is getting popular in different parts of the country. Due to the lockdown, physical cattle markets might not be allowed. Hence, the online market is the only solution. With that note, many districts have been adopting online haat culture.
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For example, a page called Sreepur Online Pashur Hat has already been launched under the supervision of Sreepur Upazila Nirbahi Officer following the government directives to avoid the huge gathering and risk of the haat.
District administration of Chuadanga has also taken the initiative for the online cattle market. A Facebook page named 'Online Pashuhaat, Chuadanga' has already been opened to buy and sell cattle online during Eid-ul-Adha 2021.
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Other Non-Government Initiatives
Apart from government-monitored 'digitalhaat,' many e-commerce sites have also taken the initiative to sell cattle online. However, it is not new for e-commerce companies as they have been selling cattle online for the last few years.
Bikroy.com
Bikroy.com (www.bikroy.com) has been selling cows and goats for several years with a campaign called 'Birat Haat.' It also arranges the partner for the 'Kurbani.' If the buyer wants, he can get the cash on delivery or pay the price after checking the delivery.
Daraz
Daraz (https://www.daraz.com.bd/) has been selling cattle for Eid since 2016 through a campaign called 'Gorur Hat.' They are giving the opportunity to buy and see the live weight, color, teeth, etc., of the cows and watch the pictures as well as videos of the farms and cows.
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Othoba.com
Pran-RFL Group's e-commerce company (www.othoba.com) has been selling cattle under the title 'Online Kurbanir Haat' since 2020.
shooddho.com
This online organic food platform is guaranteeing the supply of organic cows raised by the farmers. They directly serve as a platform for farmers. According to the company, they market the products of farmers-fishermen-weavers on the basis of the product price and not market price. In that case, even if the market price is low, they give importance to the product price. Dividends are later shared. They are following the same policy in the case of cattle. The company has arranged to show live videos as well as pictures of the cows. Home delivery is also free.
Other online cattle markets in Bangladesh
Vendors from different parts of the country are posting pictures of their cattle on ajkerdeal.com. DesiGuru.com (www.deshigoru.com) is selling sacrificial animals online. 'Madol' (fb.com/madolzonebd) is arranging cattle in a healthy way during this Covid-19 situation. The organization will provide all kinds of assistance, from buying the animal to cutting the meat and delivering it home. Another company, Hexatrading (fb.com/hexatrading) is taking full responsibility for the sacrifice and preparation of the meat. They have their own animal slaughterhouse.
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IBBL Dhaka South, Dhaka East, Chattogram South hold business development conference
Dhaka South, Dhaka East and Chattogram South Zone of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) organised a business development conference Wednesday on a virtual platform.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of the bank, addressed the programme as chief guest.
Muhammad Qaisar Ali and Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing directors of the bank, addressed the conference as special guests.
Also read: IBBL Dhaka North Zone holds seminar on Shariah compliance
IBBL deputy managing directors Abu Reza Md Yeahia, JQM Habibullah, Taher Ahmed Chowdhury and Md Mostafizur Rahman Siddiquee; and Chief Risk Officer Mohammad Ali spoke at the event.
The bank's senior executive vice-presidents Md Siddiqur Rahman, Md Altaf Hossain, Mohammad Jamal Uddin Mazumder, Abul Faiz Muhammad Kamaluddin, Mohammed Shabbir, Md Mahboob Alam, Mohammad Ullah, Abu Naser Mohammed Nazmul Bari, Salim Anwar, Md. Sayeed Ullah and GM Mohd Gias Uddin Quader; and executive vice-presidents were also present at the programme.
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Also, branch heads and officials of Dhaka South, Dhaka East and Chattogram South zones attended the conference.