Jesmin Akter | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
The Hammadia Mosque, one of just two mosques erected during the Sultanate era in Chattogram, stands near the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Masjidda village of Kumira union under Sitakunda upazila. This 500-year-old architectural gem, known as the 'Gaybi' or 'Invisible' Mosque...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
The Multi-Purpose Berth (MPB) of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is aimed at increasing productivity of the Chittagong Port by handling containers 2/3 times the normal pace. Own cranes are used for handling the containers from ships at a competitive...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Finally the second unit of the Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), which will help meet the total demand for jet fuel and gasoline in Bangladesh, gets all-clear for construction. The government has already allocated funds for the project and the construction...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
At the break of dawn, the waterfront of Fisherighat in Chattogram transforms into a bustling spectacle. Fishing trawlers and boats, one by one, weave their way through the morning mist, converging on the wharf. Thus begins a daily dose of...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
The businesses based in Chattogram and also others are facing a lot of problems including trouble in transactions with weak banks, fallouts from the weighing scale on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway, waterlogging and, last but not the least, extortion of money.After...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
The mega projects in Chattogram like the elevated expressway have proved to be white elephants. The much-vaunted Karnaphuli Tunnel is now a losing concern while the Elevated Expressway is likely to count losses for lack of enough traffic.The Chattogram Elevated...
Nazimuddin Shyamol | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
The interim government has attached much importance to the Matarbari deep-sea port project of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) as the port will add an impetus to trade activity. With construction of the country's first deep-sea port, Bangladesh will undergo...
Anita Ghazi Rahman | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
In the case of Prof. Dr Rahmat Ullah vs. Bangladesh Bank, our High Court Division has held that:"Professional directors or members are those who associate with the companies…for rendering their expert knowledge as independent directors or members. Such directors, apart...
Anisa Mumtahina Dewan and Shanawez Hossain | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Bangladesh, a South Asian country, is expected to graduate from LDC by 2026. The country is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia with annual GDP growth of 5.8 per cent in comparison to the global growth which is...
Jannat E Jahan | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
With around half of Bangladesh's population aged 20-54, the nation stands poised for a demographic transformation as younger generations increasingly replace the older workforce. However, the full potential of this demographic shift remains largely untapped, with women's workforce participation at...
Md. Mushfiqur Rahman | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
As Bangladesh tackles the nuances of new political situations and a global economic slowdown, the country's startup ecosystem teeters on the cusp of transformation. Optimists champion the resilience of a young, tech-savvy population, increasing internet penetration, and a maturing digital...
Tareq Ahmed Robin | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Bangladesh's ready-made garments (RMG) sector has driven the economy for decades, boosting exports and employing millions. However, the industry is now facing new challenges. New global trade regulations, along with stringent environmental laws from regions such as the European Union...
Melita Mehjabeen | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
As the world geared up for the COP29 summit, conversations about environmental sustainability and climate change had not been more pressing. For Bangladesh, a country marked by its resilience against climate challenges, this global conference is not just another international...
Md Sadat Anowar | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Bangladesh's economy, contributing around 12 per cent of its GDP and providing employment to nearly 40 per cent of the population. This sector is essential for food security and economic stability, given that rice, wheat,...
Ziaul Haque | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
It has been a tale of woes and wins in farming history. When I started working on commodity distribution for one of the largest B2B Commerce companies in Bangladesh, I was stunned by the numbers. Almost 99 per cent of...
Narayan Das | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Bangladesh have made great strides in providing collateral-free smaller loans to the poor, especially poor women. In this country, microfinance has played an important role in reducing financial market imperfections by introducing viable financial products for...
Serajul I Bhuiyan | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Bangladesh is now at the juncture of an important journey towards transformation into a digitally driven, knowledge-based economy. In other words, “Smart Bangladesh” implies that the country is determined to tap into the vitality of its vast, youthful population and...
Radi Shafiq | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Bangladesh has largely been driven by private company owners motivated by a personal desire to give back to their communities. Even though it is not always termed 'CSR,' it has resulted in various efforts in...
Mohammed Salman Rahman | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
World economy has been undergoing its most dramatic rejig since the fall of the Berlin Wall. From Washington to Brussels, western capitals are systematically dismantling the free-trade consensus that defined the past three decades of economic growth. This time, the...
Sadiq Ahmed | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Bangladesh secured major development gains since independence, reflected in rising per capita income growing, substantial reduction in poverty rates and significant improvements in human capital. Yet, this progress was accompanied by growing income inequality and inadequate attention to social justice....
Zaidi Sattar and Ashikur Rahman | 2024-12-08 00:00:00
Introduction and Global OutlookDoors Open for Deep Economic ReformsThe tectonic shifts that came within the political landscape in July-August has changed the course of Bangladesh history. The Monsoon Revolution, as it has come to be known, will have a place...
A shortage of bottled soybean oil is rippling through the bustling markets of Dhaka, reports bdnews24.com.In the few stores where it is still on shelves, vendors are stripping away labels or hiking prices beyond the marked value.This has sparked a...
State-owned Jiban Bima Corporation (JBC) has announced policy bonuses and claim settlements of about Taka 6.0 billion at different rates in favor of policyholders, reports BSS.It was announced at the 631st meeting of the life-insurer's board of directors on Thursday.A...
The much-hyped launch of new Bangladeshi currency notes is on the horizon, with denominations of Tk 20, Tk 100, Tk 500, and Tk 1,000 expected to grace the market within the next six months, reports UNB.Bangladesh Bank made the disclosure,...
Residents of the border areas in Cox's Bazar, including Subrang, Naya Para and Shah Porir Dwip, have once again reported hearing loud explosions emanating from Mongdu city in Myanmar's Rakhine State, reports bdnews24.com.The blasts have caused widespread fear and anxiety...
This is the Friday morning picture of the Jatrabari fish wholesale market that sits along the main road filled with the hum of voices of both buyers and sellers. The residents of the particular area of the capital see the...
Three more people have died of dengue while 186 new patients have been hospitalised with the Aedes mosquito-borne disease across Bangladesh over the past 24 hours till Friday morning, reports bdnews24.com.The number of patients hospitalised with the disease this year...
FE REPORT | 2024-12-07 00:00:00
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Friday said measures have been taken to safeguard independence and integrity of the country's judicial system. He said this while addressing a programme organised by the Rajshahi University Law Alumni Association (RULAA) at the...
An investigation by the "Rumor Scanner" team found that between August 12 and December 5, 13 false reports were published in Indian media, reports UNB.A total of 49 Indian media outlets were identified for spreading these fake news stories, said...
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