Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has said the government will provide free, fast-track medical services for all those injured during the anti-discrimination movement, reports UNB.The initiative, which includes lifetime free treatment...
A US government delegation will arrive in Dhaka today (Friday) to discuss support to economic resilience, stability, growth, as well as meaningful and quality jobs in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The November 22-25 visit "underscores" the United States' commitment to improving...
BENAPOLE, Nov 21 (UNB): Twenty-four Bangladeshis, including 11 women, have returned home through Benapole check post after serving two years in jail in India.They were handed over to Bangladesh immigration authorities at Benapole on Wednesday night.They all hail from different...
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mansour Chavoshi on Wednesday underscored the immense potential for enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors, highlighting Iran's commitment to deepening bilateral ties, reports UNB.He proposed the signing and renewal of various Memoranda of Understanding...
Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday morning paid tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War by placing a wreath at the Shikha Anirban in the Dhaka Cantonment area, reports UNB.After placing the wreath, he stood in...
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The Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) is working to launch the bus route franchise (BRF) city service in a systematic way, the DTCA officials said during a meeting with journalists on Thursday.The DTCA is prioritising capacity building of business beneficiaries,...
A Dhaka court has acquitted 22 leaders and activists of BNP, including its senior joint secretary general Habib-Un-Nabi Khan Sohel and Juba Dal president Sultan Salauddin Tuku from a case filed allegedly for obstructing police from conducting their duties, reports...
A Dhaka court has granted bail to veteran journalist Shafik Rehman in a case lodged for allegedly plotting to abduct and murder ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy in the USA in 2015, reports BSS.Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions...
Welcoming the formation of the new Election Commission (EC), BNP senior leaders have expressed the hope that the new Commission would focus on restoring voting rights of people, reports UNB."BNP wants the new Election Commission to work for bringing back...
JHALAKATHI, Nov 21 (UNB): A court in Jhalakhathi has sent Shahjahan Omar, a former member of parliament (MP) for the Jhalakathi-1 constituency, to jail in a case filed with Kathalia Police Station. Jhalakathi Senior Judicial Magistrate Afroza Binte Shahid passed...
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Bangladesh might place the issue of deposed premier Sheikh Hasina's repatriation from India in the upcoming foreign secretary-level parley between the two neighbouring countries, said the spokesperson for foreign ministry. The bilateral talks are expected to be held in Dhaka...
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The High Court (HC) on Thursday concluded a hearing on the appeals and death references of the sensational August 21 grenade attack cases.The HC bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain held the hearing and fixed November...
NRBC BANK HOSTS OPEN CREDIT DISBURSEMENT PROGRAMME AT BARGUNANRBC Bank PLC organised an open credit disbursement programme in Barguna on Thursday, where micro loans were distributed among low-income marginal people under the Refinance Scheme Fund of Bangladesh Bank. Some 69...
Meghna Bank signs agreement with Chaldal LimitedMeghna Bank PLC has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Chaldal Limited, a leading grocery e-commerce platform in Bangladesh.Under this agreement, all Meghna Bank cardholders will receive special privileges on purchases made through...
Russia has announced it will supply 30,000 tonnes of Muriate of Potash (MoP) fertiliser to Bangladesh free of charge, reaffirming the friendship and deep sincerity between the two countries. The announcement was made by Dmitry Konyaev, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK SIGNS MOU WITH DHAKA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) and Dhaka International University (DIU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to provide a range of banking services, including tuition fee collection and other...
CHATTOGRAM, Nov 21 (BSS): Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the government will not allow any artificial crisis in the supply chain of food and essential items.A balanced demand and supply system should be ensured through increasing production and involving...
DHAKA BANK SIGNS MOU WITH DHAKA SOUTH CITY CORPORATION Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understating with Dhaka South City Corporation for collecting holding tax and trade license fee of the city corporation. Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, Managing Director...
BKASH WINS 'MASTERCARD EXCELLENCE AWARD' bKash, the country's largest MFS provider, has won the 'Excellence in Mastercard Digital Business 2023-24' award for the 4th consecutive time in recognition of its exceptional contributions to advancing financial inclusion and fostering a robust...
FE REPORT Bangladesh and Bhutan agreed on Thursday to expand their existing trade and bolster bilateral ties for mutual benefit of the two friendly neighbouring countries.The development came when Bhutanese ambassador to Bangladesh Rinchen Kuentsyl called on Bangladesh Nationalist Party...
FE REPORTThe interim government will provide cash incentives for exporters of different types of juices and drinks, made from locally produced fruit pulp, with an eye to diversifying Bangladesh's export basket.Allied exporters will receive a 10-per cent cash incentive, according...
BENGAL ISLAMI LIFE HANDS OVER CHEQUE FOR TK 1.1M TO SOUTH ASIA INSURANCE Bengal Islami Life Insurance Limited handed over a cheque for Tk 1.1 million to South Asia Insurance Co. Ltd. as death benefit following the death of its...
DUTCH EMBASSY OFFICIALS VISIT THAKURGAON TO INSPECT SPECIAL REVOLVING FUND ACTIVITIES Deputy Head of Mission at the Netherlands Embassy Thijs Woudstra and Senior Policy Advisor-Social Sector Mushfiqua Zaman Satiar visited Thakurgaon on Wednesday to review the activities related to Special...
Payments firm PayPal is facing a system issue that may be affecting multiple products, it said on Thursday, reports Reuters.The outage comes on a day bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has surged to levels to over $98,000 and pulled other...
Ruchi Beautigram Season 6 Exhibition began at Alliance Française in the city's Dhanmondi area on Thursday, says a press release.The event will conclude with an award ceremony tomorrow, according to Ruchi Explore Limitless.This year's competition focused on the theme 'New...
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (AFP): The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.In a court filing, the US Department...
COLOMBO, Nov 21 (AFP): Sri Lanka's new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election pledge to renegotiate the deal secured by his predecessor.Leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who tightened his grip on power...
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF SHAHJALAL ISLAMI BANK The 886th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC was held at the Corporate Head Office of the bank on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Akkas Uddin...
SONALI BANK HOSTS 'MEET THE BORROWERS' Sonali Bank PLC arranged a programme titled 'Meet the Borrowers' at its Bangabandhu Avenue corporate branch on Thursday. MD & CEO of Sonali Bank Md Shawkat Ali Khan attended the event as the chief...
China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd (CPPEC) has been chosen to operate and maintain (O&M) Bangladesh's first single point mooring (SPM) with double pipeline project, reports UNB.The decision was approved in principle on Thursday by the Advisers Council Committee on...
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