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HNB FINANCE celebrates International Women's Day 2026
Sri Lanka’s leading integrated financial services provider, HNB FINANCE, celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 recognising and empowering women and their immense contribution to its workforce. The commemoration thus honoured their female workforce via customised interactive sessions that intended to further uphold them.The event took place at the HNB Finance PLC Head Office at Nawala and welcomed the participation of the female staff across their island-wide branch network. The participants represented staff across a wide spectrum of ranks. While the staff from branches in close proximity to the head office participated in person, staff from other branches became a part of the event via a live broadcast. Similarly, this initiative promoted inclusivity and accessibility to all participants. The esteemed guests of the session included Professor. Piyanjali De Zoysa, Senior Professor at the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Also in attendance were HNB Finance Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Chaminda Prabhath, and senior management members. In addition, almost 200 HNB Finance female staff members participated and benefitted from the event.Prof. Piyanjali De Zoysa delivered an insightful session on resilience and improving one’s mental health/mindfulness titled, ‘The Resilient Mind’. Her session engaged the participants on recognizing, accepting and overcoming psychological barriers that hinder the cultivation of a resilient mind. The session provided insight on strengthening oneself in the face of adverse conditions of life, which helped enable securing more opportunities for women.Commenting on the significance of the occasion, HNB Finance Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Chaminda Prabhath stated that, “Women are an integral part of the society who bring in a plethora of skills to the ever evolving world. They represent their own unique set of strengths that blend innovation and intellectuality to output unwavering commitment within the workplace. As they play multiple and diverse roles both within and outside the workplace, women facilitate a promising future for the nation.”“At HNB Finance, we continue to be a pillar of support for women through our many finance resilience initiatives. More women enter the workforce, and it is our duty as a responsible finance partner to improve their financial situation through holistic approaches. Our female staff and our customers alike are seen as valued stakeholders who bring in not...
Pan Asia Bank empowers over 1,000 women for International Women's Day
Highlights of multiple events held by Pan Asia Bank, in commemoration of recent Women’s Day Business Shark and Ray Karawala Published 21 hours agoon 2026/04/5 Sun drying of ray meat When we buy shark dry fish (Mora Karawala), do we really know what species we are consuming? What if endangered sharks are hiding in our meal? Most consumers are unaware. In Sri Lanka, dried fish is more than food; it is a flavour, a tradition and a way of life. Affordable, long-lasting, and rich in taste, it has become a staple across the island, mainly in rural communities, the dry zone, and hill country. While most fish are eaten fresh, about 14% of the catch is preserved through age-old methods, such as salting, sun drying, smoking and fermentation. Whether served as a main dish (Karawala) or as a flavourful condiment (Umbalakada), dried fish has secured a special place on Sri Lankan plates. Today, nearly two-thirds of the demand for dry fish is met locally, with dried sharks being the most common and popular in markets. And many people believe that milk sharks are particularly nutritious for lactating mothers. Typically, part of the excess fish supply in peak seasons, fish arrive late from multiday fishing boats, fish from the bottom of nets, fish that are susceptible to quick spoilage or have low market appeal, are used to produce dry fish rather than letting this resource go to waste. In many coastal villages, drying fish is carried out at the fishing “waadi” (fishing villages/houses) level, often led by women as a means of earning supplementary income. But this comes with a cost. Sharks and Rays are slow-growing, late maturing and producing only a few young cannot keep up with rising demand. Sharks and Rays are captured by large-scale artisanal fisheries and often retained as bycatch. Mainly exploited for their meat and other derivatives, including gill plates, fins, and skins. Overfishing has pushed their populations into serious decline. In Sri Lanka, over 60–70% of shark and ray species are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List, with many others listed as Data Deficient — meaning their true status may be even worse. Only a handful of species might be considered less at risk, but even those assessments are uncertain. Sun drying of ray meat Once dried, it becomes nearly impossible to identify which species are being sold. Drying removes distinguishing features, making it impossible to verify the species or ensure sustainability. Labelling is vi...
Icmab Celebrates International Women'S Day
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with a programme at the ICMAB Ruhul Quddus Auditorium, ICMA Bhaban, in the city on Saturday. The event was held under the theme: Give to Gain - Invest in Women, Empower the Future . Md. Kausar Alam, President of ICMAB, attended the event as the chief guest while Nuzhat Anwar ...
Mount Lavinia Hotel Celebrates Women's Day with Special Tributes and ...
Exclusive Offers for Women on International Women's Day To make this occasion even more special, Mount Lavinia Hotel is offering an exclusive 25% discount on its lunch and dinner buffet for all women dining on March 8, 2025 at Governor's Restaurant.
