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Mr. Noodles brings Korean super spicy noodles
Mr. Noodles has launched new flavoured noodles named "Mr. Noodles Korean Super Spicy."
Pran Managing Director Eleash Mridha launched the product for the local market Saturday through a programme held in the capital.
Mr Noodles Korean Super Spicy has a good combination of chilly and taste of masala; Korean masala and red chilly have been used in the product, according to a media statement.
"We always consider consumer demand and launch new products," Eleash said.
"The maximum retail price of the Korean Super Spicy noodles has been fixed at Tk20 for each 62gm pack. The price of four-piece and eight-piece packs are Tk75 and Tk140. The product will be available at shops and superstores, including Daily Shopping and e-commerce site Othoba.com," AKM Moinul Islam Moin, executive director of Mr. Noodles, said.
Islami Bank signs service agreement with BIDA
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) signed an agreement Sunday to provide banking services to investors through an online One Stop Service (OSS).
JQM Habibullah, deputy managing director and company secretary of Islami Bank, and Jibon Krishna Saha Roy, director (OSS) of the BIDA, signed the MoU.
BIDA Executive Chairman Md Sirazul Islam, Director General Nikhil Kumar Das, Executive Member Mohsina Yasmin; IBBL executive vice-presidents Md Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan and Ahmed Zubayerul Huq were also present.
Under the agreement, Islami Bank will provide various banking services to domestic and foreign investors through an online OSS system, according to a press release.
Runner Motors' largest display centre launched in Tejgaon
Runner Motors recently inaugurated a display centre in Tejgaon with all of its products.
This is the largest display centre of Runner Motors in Bangladesh. The centre was inaugurated in the presence of Runner Group Vice-Chairman Md Mozammel Hossain, Managing Director and CEO Reazul Haque Chowdhury and other senior officials.
Runner Motor's customers will now be able to buy Eicher and Runner's Freedom trucks from one place.
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Mozammel Hossain, the vice-chairman of the company, said: "We have launched this new display centre to help customers get an idea about our products."
Since 2004, Runner Motors has been the authorised distributor of India's Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle in Bangladesh, according to a press release.
IBBL signs agreement with InterContinental
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) and InterContinental Dhaka signed a customer service agreement recently.
JQM Habibullah, deputy managing director of the bank and Rezwan Maruf, operation in charge and director of sales and marketing of Hotel InterContinental, signed the agreement.
Under the deal, IBBL cardholders will get special discounts on the room and venue services of InterContinental.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of Islami Bank, was present at that time.
IBBL additional managing directors Muhammad Qaisar Ali and Md Omar Faruk Khan, Deputy Managing Director Taher Ahmed Chowdhury, and executives and officials of both the organisations were also present, according to a press release.
Daraz celebrates 7th anniversary
Online marketplace Daraz is gearing up to celebrate its seventh anniversary with a campaign designed to express gratitude to its customers and well-wishers.
Daraz Bangladesh, a concern of Alibaba Group, has completed its seven years of operation in Bangladesh.
The online marketplace will run an online festival for its customers during September 2-8 as a gesture of saying thank you to all of its customers, patrons, and well-wishers.
The online marketplace officially announced the "Daraz 7th Anniversary Campaign" through a digital press conference from their Facebook page yesterday.
Customers will be able to enjoy different offers and deals during the campaign. Mystery box, shake shake voucher, mega deals, with up to Tk7,000 discount, prepayment discount, I love voucher, and flash sale are part of this campaign.
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"I am thankful to all those people who have accompanied us through thick and thin. As a token of love, we have come up with amazing offers and deals as part of the anniversary campaign for our customers," Syed Mostahidal Hoq, managing director of Daraz Bangladesh, said.
The campaign has been co-sponsored by Apex, Dabur Herbal, Dettol, realme, Studio-X, and Savlon.
The brand partners of the campaign are Bruno Moretti, Dekko, Fabrilife, Focallure, Lafz, Logitech, Noah, Puma, Ribana, Rongon Herbal, TPlink, Motion View, Trendz, Emami, and Parachute Naturale Shampoo.
The global brand partners of this campaign are CKEYIN, UGREEN, Xiaomi, SKMEI Store, and Wiresto. The event partners are Binge, Ghoori Learning, Hansa Hotel, Cream & Fudge, Amari Hotel, Sky City Hotel, Burger King, 138 East and Dhaka Metro.
The payment partners are bKash, Brac Bank, City Bank, Islami Bank Bangladesh, PBL, Shahjalal Islami Bank, and Southeast Bank.
During the campaign, consumers paying with bKash can enjoy 15% instant cashback (maximum Tk200).
Meanwhile, PBL, City Bank, Shahjalal Islami Bank, Southeast Bank, Brac Bank and Islami Bank Bangladesh customers can avail of a 10% discount (maximum Tk1,500 per transaction twice), according to a press release.
Pran launches food assistance programme for lower and middle-income people
Pran-RFL Group has launched the campaign "Ahar Hobe Shobar Ghore'' under the "Pashe Asi Bangladesh'' initiative for lower and middle-income people.
"Pashe Asi Bangladesh" is the CSR initiative of Pran-RFL – aimed to help the low-income people affected by calamities and crises. Under the initiative, the group started distributing emergency food and protective items to low-income groups and hospitals when Covid-19 unfolded in the country in March last year.
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"Many people around us were self-sufficient, but they have now become helpless due to Covid. They need food assistance but do not seek out help when they need it. We urge them not to hesitate to dial our number to get food aid. We will maintain confidentiality," Pran Managing Director Eleash Mridha said at a press conference in the capital Thursday.
Uzma Chowdhury, director of corporate finance at Pran-RFL Group, said: "We already distributed food support to more than 1 lakh people who became workless due to the pandemic under the CSR program 'Pashe Asi Bangladesh.' Now we aim to support lower and middle-income people with food assistance."
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"The food item includes Pran rice, dal, oil, salt, puffed rice, toast and noodles. People will be able to get the support through email [email protected] along with dialling 02222281792. They can also seek out help through our social media pages, including Facebook," Nurul Afser, head of Corporate Brand at Pran-RFL, said.
Walton Plaza inks deal with Walcart
Walton Plaza, sales outlet of Walton, has become an exclusive partner of Walcart, an upcoming e-commerce platform of the same group.
Now Walton customers can easily purchase various electronics and electrical products, digital devices, home appliances from around 400 Walton Plazas across the country and get necessary support through Walcart.
Thursday, both organisations inked a deal in the city in this connection.
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Walcart Managing Director Sabiha Jarin Orona and Walton Plaza Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Rayhan signed the agreement.
"Walton Plaza has been selling Walton products and providing services to the customers for a long time. With the formal agreement, Walton Plaza has joined Walcart as its exclusive partner. Now customers can easily purchase various products and get services from Walton Plaza through Walcart," Sabiha said.
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"E-commerce is an excellent solution for busy people in the modern world. However, customers want reliable e-commerce companies in Bangladesh. We believe, Walcart will be a good example in this sector. Walton Plaza customers across the country will get their required products and services from here," Rayhan said.
Walcart will have over 150 types of products and services, including fashion, lifestyle, electronics, food and beverages, and sports of top and reputed domestic and global brands, according to a press release.
IBBL, NOVOAIR sign MoU
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) and NOVOAIR Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on corporate facilities Tuesday in the capital.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of IBBL, was present at the programme as chief guest.
Mofizur Rahman, managing director of NOVOAIR, and Muhammad Qaisar Ali, additional managing director of IBBL, attended the programme as special guests.
Md Omar Faruk Khan, additional managing director of IBBL, presided over the programme.
JQM Habibullah, deputy managing director of IBBL, and Mes-bah-ul-Islam, head of marketing and sales of NOVOAIR, signed the agreement.
Under this agreement, Islami Bank's Debit and Khidmah Credit cardholders, staff and their family members will enjoy a special discount on air tickets, three-six months' EMI and POS services from NOVOAIR.
IBBL Debit or Khidmah cardholders can also enjoy special accommodation packages and EMI facilities in renowned hotels.
Md Mahboob Alam, senior executive vice-president of IBBL, and Md Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, executive vice president, were present on the occasion, according to a press release.
IBBL launches Shariah-based dual currency cards
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL) Sunday launched Shari'ah-based dual currency Mastercard Titanium and Gold debit, World and Gold credit and prepaid cards in Bangladesh.
The cards feature contactless capabilities that will allow cardholders to transact more conveniently – both domestically and internationally.
Planning Minister MA Mannan was the chief guest at the virtual inauguration programme.
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Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Ahmed Jamal and Professor Dr Mohammad Gias Uddin Talukder, chairman of Central Shari'ah Board for Islamic Banks of Bangladesh, were present as special guests.
Mohammed Monirul Moula, managing director and CEO of IBBL, presided over the event.
The launch is aimed at boosting cross-border transactions by enabling greater purchase flexibility for cardholders who shop, dine and transact while overseas, eliminating the need to carry foreign currency while travelling abroad.
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The dual currency cards allow cardholders to avail more secure online payment facilities through two-factor authentication where they will receive a one-time password (OTP) to verify their online transaction.
The cards can also be used to withdraw cash 24 hours a day, seven days a week from ATMs nationwide and internationally.
The contactless cards are embedded with a secure EMV-enabled chip that allows for a safe, touchless transaction at any enabled payment terminal or point-of-sale (POS) machine.
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EMV cards store data on integrated circuits that create dynamic data every time a cardholder processes a transaction, making it nearly impossible for fraudsters to duplicate or clone the card.
To enjoy all the benefits of the new cards, cardholders will have to visit the nearest IBBL branch to endorse their passport for travel quota entitlement, after which dual currency transactions will be enabled on any existing Mastercard debit, credit and prepaid cards issued by the bank, according to a press release.
"With this collaboration, we aim to accelerate digital banking through technology-based payment services and further financial inclusion by reaching masses across the country. The latest contactless technology from Mastercard will ensure a more secure transaction system for our customers," Monirul Moula said.
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The collaboration with IBBL is an exciting milestone for Mastercard in bringing best-in-class products that provide flexibility, convenience and security to cardholders, Mastercard Country Manager Syed Mohammad Kamal said.
Up to Tk200 instant cashback on bKash payment at Shohozfood
Customers can enjoy up to Tk200 instant cashback on food orders from delivery platform Shohozfood through bKash payment till September 30.
They can get 10% cashback of up to Tk100 on each order from Shohozfood.
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Customers can avail of the offer twice during the campaign period. To avail of the cashback, they will need to pay a minimum of Tk300 through bKash.
To make payment, customers will have to add their bKash account details to the list of saved payment methods. Once added, they can go cashless whenever they wish, according to a press release.
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