Midland Bank signs MoU with BRAC IT for technology collaboration

The Daily Star (Economy) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬

Midland Bank PLC (MDB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BRAC IT Services Limited (brac IT) to explore potential collaboration in software development and technology-driven banking solutions.

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Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, deputy managing director and chief technology officer of the bank, and Shahriar Hoque, chief executive officer of the software company, signed the MoU at a ceremony in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.
The agreement aims to establish a framework for exchanging business, technical, financial and operational information between the two organisations while maintaining confidentiality.
Through this collaboration, Midland Bank aims to explore innovative technology solutions to strengthen its digital banking infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery and provide customers with more convenient and secure banking experiences.

শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)

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এই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার

১. শব্দ ও উচ্চারণ (Word & Phonics)	২. দ্বৈত অর্থ ও সমার্থক (Meanings)	৩. প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story)
Executive [/ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, deputy managing director and chief technology officer of the bank, and Shahriar Hoque, chief executive officer of the software company, signed the MoU at a ceremony in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.”
Operational বিশেষণ (Adjective)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "Of or relating to operations, especially military operations."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “The agreement aims to establish a framework for exchanging business, technical, financial and operational information between the two organisations while maintaining confidentiality.”

Executive

[/ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)

English meaning:

A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.

প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story):

“Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, deputy managing director and chief technology officer of the bank, and Shahriar Hoque, chief executive officer of the software company, signed the MoU at a ceremony in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.”

Operational

বিশেষণ (Adjective)

English meaning:

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story):

“The agreement aims to establish a framework for exchanging business, technical, financial and operational information between the two organisations while maintaining confidentiality.”

Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.

IELTS Reading practice

Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.

Reading passage

Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, deputy managing director and chief technology officer of the bank, and Shahriar Hoque, chief executive officer of the software company, signed the MoU at a ceremony in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

The agreement aims to establish a framework for exchanging business, technical, financial and operational information between the two organisations while maintaining confidentiality.

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Questions 1–2: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.

1.Midland Bank PLC (MDB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BRAC IT Services Limited (brac IT) to explore potential _____ in software development and technology-driven banking solutions.

2.Md Nazmul Huda Sarkar, deputy managing director and chief _____ officer of the bank, and Shahriar Hoque, chief executive officer of the software company, signed the MoU at a ceremony in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.

3.The agreement aims to establish a framework for exchanging business, technical, financial and operational information between the two organisations while maintaining confidentiality.

Writing practice

IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Diplomacy

How important is it for a country to have good relations with its neighbours? Give your opinion.

Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.

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প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।