Dhaka, May 24 (UNB)- International denim brand Rookies on Friday opened its first flagship store in the city, adding an exciting flare to the country’s fashion scene.

With a view to having public exposure via a gala event after Eid-ul-Fitr, the brand announced its soft launching through a media conference at the store premises. 

Cricketers Mehrab Hossain Opi, Taskin Ahmed, Imrul Kayes, Abdur Razzak and Nasir Hossain, along with senior officials of Rookies BD Limited were present at the soft launch, said a media release.

This top-notch, contemporary and voguish brand set its first outlet in Jamuna Future Park and plans to have chain outlets around prominent shopping destinations and landmarks in Dhaka, Sylhet and Chattogram, said a media release.

Ramnish Kumar Verma, the Creative Director of Rookies, said the brand always resembled the rebellious, radical and risk-taking attitude that greatly matches with today’s powerful youth who bring changes around all. 

“We’re quite hopeful that the brand will have a strong stand in Bangladesh with its superior quality, versatility and wide range of colors, textures and styling and promise of a new era of modern fashion – everyday.” 

Dhaka, May 23 (UNB) - Bangladesh National Cricket Team captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has been appointed as the brand ambassador of local electronic and hi-tech brand Walton.

The cricket all-rounder will be involved in various promotional activities of Walton for next two years.

An agreement was signed between the Bangladesh skipper and Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd at Mirpur on Tuesday in this connection where Executive Director of Walton and its Refrigerator Department CEO Golam Murshed was present.

Walton Group Executive Directors Uday Hakim and Amin Khan, Deputy Executive Director Firoj Alam, Additional Director Milton Ahmed and Managing Director of Power Play Communication Niamur Rahman Palash were also present on the occasion.

After signing the deal, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza said “Walton is a leading electronics brand in Bangladesh. I'm glad to be a part of it as a brand ambassador, I will try my level best to represent Walton in home and abroad.”

The international standard Walton products including refrigerators and freezers, televisions, air conditioners, compressors, laptops, computers, mobile phones, home and kitchen and electrical appliances, generators and elevators, industrial solutions, die and mold are manufactured using world's most advanced technology and machineries at Chandra of Gazipur.

Walton products are also exported to different countries including Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa regions.

Dhaka, May 22 (UNB) - Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DBCCI) hosted an iftar party in the city on Monday.

DBCCI President Faruque Hassan and Secretary General Shahriar Taha warmly welcomed all at the programme.

Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Economic Affairs and Development Cooperation, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dhaka, Jeroen Steeghs and President of Canada Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce Masudur Rahman were, among other, present.

The board of directors and members of the DBCCI also attended the iftar, said a press release on Wednesday.

The DBCCI President expressed gratitude to Sailoe (Epyllion Style Ltd) for their support.

Dhaka, May 21 (UNB)- A member of Boarder Guard Bangladesh (BGB) won a brand new car after purchasing a Walton brand refrigerator under the ongoing nationwide Digital Campaign Season-4.

The winner is identified as Abdul Momin Bacchu, a member of BGB 4 Battalion in Feni.

Walton announced the offer on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr where lucky customers can get new car on their newly purchased refrigerators and freezers from any Walton plaza or distributors’ outlet across the country.

The campaign is also offering sure cash vouchers up to Tk 1 lakh or free products like fridge, television, air conditioner etc.

Abdul Momin Bacchu purchased a 11 cft refrigerator from Walton Plaza of Kishoreganj branch at Tk 23,800 on May 11 and took part in the digital registration process through sending SMS from his mobile phone with the details of his name and purchased refrigerator.

After a while, Bachchu received a SMS from Walton confirming his win of the car.

Kishoreganj’s Additional District Magistrate Md Habibur Rahman, Kishoreganj’s Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Mahadi Hasan, Walton Group’s Executive Directors Humayun Kabir and Mohammad Rayhan handed over the key of the new car to Bachchu at Gurudayal Govt. College ground in Kishoreganj recently.

In the first four months (January to April) of the current year, Walton registered 93 percent growth in the sales of their fridges for its world-class quality, reasonable prices, installment facility and assurance of swift post sales services.

Dhaka, May 21 (UNB)- Walkar, a footwear brand of RFL Group, has introduced diversified products with attractive designs on the occasion of Eid with an offer of 10 percent discounts on its all products.

The showrooms of Walkar Footwear contain products of more than six hundred designs for ladies, gents and kids. Numerous stylish shoes including formal shoes, casual shoes, kid’s shoes, sports shoes and sandals for all class of people are available at the outlets. Besides, some fashion accessories including bag, belt, and wallet are also available.

Kamrul Hasan, chief operating officer of Walkar footwear said “We are manufacturing diversified products by our own designers considering the demands of all classes.“

Walkar Footwear has 50 showrooms across the country including Dhaka.