JU and ICT Division Signs MoU

Eastern Bank has signed an agreement with Basecamp Adventures, a trekking and tour company, to provide special benefits for the bank's cardholders. The deal was finalized in Dhaka, allowing cardholders to enjoy exclusive advantages on accommodation and other services offered by Basecamp Adventures. The partnership aims to enhance customer experiences by offering unique travel opportunities and benefits tailored to cardholders. Other senior officials from both organizations were also present during the signing ceremony.

MetLife Bangladesh has partnered with IDLC Asset Management Limited (IDLC AML) to manage equity investments for its new insurance product, "Endowment Growth." This collaboration aims to enhance financial benefits for customers by leveraging IDLC's disciplined investment strategies.

Meghna Group has partnered with Turkey's Tam Hangers to establish Tam Hangers Bangladesh Limited, aiming to produce plastic garment hangers for export. Tam Hangers holds a 51% stake, while Meghna Group holds 49%. A new factory in Mirzapur, Tangail, began trial production on October 4 with 16 machines, capable of producing 30,000 hangers daily. The facility plans to expand to 40 machines, with a total investment of $7.5 million and the creation of 500 jobs.

BRAC Bank has partnered with Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View, offering Premium Banking Plus customers exclusive complimentary benefits at the hotel during special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and festive events throughout the year. The agreement was recently signed at the hotel, marking a new collaboration aimed at enhancing the experience for BRAC Bank’s premium clients.

Banglalink, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC and Mastercard, has launched three co-branded cards for Banglalink Orange Club members: the Mastercard World Credit Card, Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, and Mastercard Prepaid Card. Orange Club members can enjoy special offers and redeem reward points with these cards. The Titanium Credit Card is free, while the Mastercard World Credit Card offers a 50% waiver on the issuance fee.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DBL Lifestyles, the franchise partner of Adidas, Nike, Puma, and Levi's in Bangladesh. Under the agreement, the bank’s cardholders will receive a 15% discount on Adidas products and a 10% discount on Nike, Puma, and Levi's products when using Visa signature credit, platinum credit, or priority banking debit cards. The MoU was signed at DBL Group’s head office in Gulshan, Dhaka, with senior officials from both organizations present at the event.