Berger Paints Bangladesh and UCB Ink MoU

Huawei and Walton have signed a contract to produce lithium batteries in Bangladesh for telecom Base Transceiver Stations (BTS). Walton will manufacture the batteries, launching them in approximately seven months with an 80,000-piece annual capacity. Huawei will provide technical support, design expertise, and raw materials. This shift from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries aims to address environmental and efficiency issues.

Universal College Bangladesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eastern Bank PLC to strengthen the link between industry and academia. This partnership aims to offer students enhanced career opportunities through exclusive placements, internships, training programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Students will also benefit from guest lectures, career guidance, and mentoring sessions. Recently, Universal College Bangladesh has established several partnerships with reputed organizations to provide practical learning experiences.

PRAN-RFL Group, a leading business conglomerate, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LafargeHolcim Bangladesh Limited (LHBL) to promote sustainable waste management for non-reusable materials. Under the agreement, non-biodegradable and non-recyclable waste from PRAN-RFL's food products will be managed at LafargeHolcim's Chhatak plant in Sunamganj, preventing environmental pollution. PRAN-RFL operates three recycling plants with a capacity of recycling 40,000 tonnes of waste annually.

GPH Ispat, a leading steel manufacturer, has won the SDG Brand Champion Award for the second consecutive year in the Responsible Production and Consumption category. The award recognizes GPH Ispat's commitment to sustainability and innovation. Senior officials, including Additional Managing Director Mohammed Almas Shimul, Executive Director Kamrul Islam, and Chief People Officer Sharmin Sultan, received the award from Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, at a ceremony held at a city hotel.

Prime Bank PLC has entered into an agreement with tech company Dotlines to offer exclusive banking benefits to Dotlines employees. Under the partnership, employees will enjoy preferential offers on accounts, credit cards, loans, and digital banking services, aimed at providing enhanced financial flexibility and a seamless banking experience.

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) was honored with the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2024 in two categories: 'Sustainable Partnerships & Institutions' for its effective public-private partnerships, and 'Women's Inclusion and Leadership in Manufacturing' for its efforts in advancing female workforce inclusion. UBL also received honorable mentions in 'Responsible Consumption and Production' for its 'URefill' sustainable packaging solution and 'Industry Innovation and Infrastructure' for its Chattogram Kalurghat Factory (KGF). The awards were presented at a ceremony held at a city hotel.