Category: Local

foodpanda has launched its own private grocery label ‘bright’, offering over 200 items across two sub-brands – ‘brightfarms’ for fresh produce and ‘brightyums’ for pantry staples and ready-to-eat items. By procuring directly from suppliers, ‘bright’ products are priced competitively while ensuring quality. The new label aims to enhance the everyday grocery shopping experience by delivering high-quality yet affordable products conveniently within an hour across Bangladesh.

Robi Axiata Limited concluded the grand finale of Datathon 3.0, Bangladesh’s premier data science competition, at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. The winners were awarded a total of 1 million taka in prizes. The champion team ‘ACI Server Down’ received 500,000 taka. State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak highlighted the importance of data scientists and lauded Robi for organizing the event. Over 3,500 participants showcased their problem-solving abilities and machine-learning expertise in this rigorous 48-hour competition.

Businesses have expressed grievances over alleged harassment by customs officials and unwarranted delays in export-import trade clearance, leading to financial penalties, additional costs, and disruptions in production and shipments. During a meeting with the Prime Minister, business leaders urged for measures to address corruption and harassment by customs officials, and sought cooperation from the National Board of Revenue to facilitate smooth trade operations.

The Bangladesh Bank has changed its decision regarding the exchange rate for exporters who delay in bringing back their export income. Instead of paying them at the rate when the income was supposed to be repatriated, exporters will now get the dollar rate applicable at the time of actually remitting their export proceeds. This move comes as the central bank continues its efforts to encourage timely repatriation of export earnings amid the ongoing dollar crisis in the country. US dollarFile photo