IBFB elected Ms. Lutfunnisa Saudia Khan as the President, Syed Mustafizur Rahman and Engr. Utpal Kumar Das as Vice President and Vice President (Finance) respectively.
Ms. Lutfunnisa Saudia Khan, is the Chairman of Bangla Phone Limited, Commlink Info Tech Limited and Newton Engineering Limited, Syed Mustafizur Rahman, Managing Director of Novo Cargo Services Ltd. and Engr. Utpal Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director of Powertrac Group.
Mr. Humayun Rashid will be present at the board as Immediate Past President.
Bangladesh C-Suite Awards 2024 by Bangladesh Brand Forum has recently honoured Sarzil Sarwar as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO)/Digital Director of the Year 2024. Sarzil Sarwar serves as the Area Head of Information and Digital Technology at BAT Bangladesh. The ceremony occurred on December 12, 2024, at Le Méridien Dhaka.
The Bangladesh C-Suite Awards were created to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Bangladeshi business leaders. The prestigious award honours C-Suite Executives and Managing Directors who exemplify integrity, pursue excellence, earn the trust of others, and have built a competitive organisation. The honourees get selected by a distinguished advisory board comprised of eminent business leaders and a professional audit board based on specific criteria.
Sarzil Sarwar has continuously inspired and led by example. He set benchmarks for colleagues and professionals within the industry. Through his illustrious career, Sarzil Sarwar has empowered founders of startups and digital ventures in accelerator programs, such as the Stanford Seed Program, Bangladesh Angels, and R-Venture. Additionally, he is the Founder and President of the Chief Information Officers (CIOs) fraternity in Bangladesh. The networking platform has been designed for CIOs and IT leaders to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the tech community.
The British Council, in collaboration with the Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA), the Department of English and Modern Languages (DEML), the U.S. Embassy, and North South University (NSU), hosted the BELTA-NSU International Conference 2024 and the 11th BELTA International Conference on December 6 and 7, 2024, at the NSU campus, Dhaka.
The conference titled “Re/Envisioning Paradigms in English Language Education” was organised to provide a platform to explore the profound shifts in English language education due to the rapid changes in our global landscape and equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the evolving terrain of language education.
Prof. Ahmed Bashir, President of BELTA and Professor in the Department of English at the University of Dhaka, and Dr. Nazia Manzoor, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages at NSU, convened the conference.
After streamlining the supply chain of traditional supplies for the MSMEs across the nation PriyoShop has joined hands with the largest telecommunications operator in Bangladesh, GrameenPhone. It is a major leap forward for PriyoShop which is visible that they are so ready to harness the benefits of the advanced technology. This partnership will elevate MSME lives, enhance the end-user experience, and drive revenue growth and operational efficiency, opening up new possibilities for the country.
Using Grameenphone 4G Advanced network will gear up the entire MSMEs with the most convenient digital products like 4G SIM, e-SIM, Internet Packages, Pre-paid and Post-paid Packages to earn some extra amount apart from their regular income. This will significantly boost income streams and develop a financial inclusion that adds value to the lives of MSMEs. This partnership is going to make it easier for retailers to steer the network to meet business and sustainability goals in the long run.
Asikul Alam Khan, Founder and CEO of PriyoShop, says: "With our strategic collaboration with the Grameenphone we are empowering the MSMEs to move more rapidly towards financial inclusion and achieve their business objectives. By leveraging these new digital products, we are not only raising the bar on profitability but also paving the way for innovative services which will be provided to the walking customers of retailers that will transform overall B2B industries and improve the lives of retailers across Bangladesh."
Priyoshop and Grameenphone, both of the prominent companies have already revamped the lives of the underscored people of Bangladesh with their same mission which is to develop the lives of all people from their place. This partnership between PriyoShop and GrameenPhone marks a pivotal moment in empowering Bangladesh MSMEs and driving sustainable growth. By combining PriyoShop supply chain expertise with GrameenPhone advanced telecommunications, they are equipping MSMEs with the tools to enhance efficiency, profitability and financial inclusion.
With Grameenphone digital solutions—like 4G SIMs, e-SIMs, and internet packages—retailers can tap into new income streams and better meet their business goals. This collaboration also offers innovative services that will transform the B2B landscape and uplift communities which is a powerful example of how technology and collaboration can drive lasting, positive change.