FE ReportNagad Digital Bank PLC is set to transform Bangladesh's savings culture as it aims to introduce several easy and flexible options for people, especially in rural areas, to park any amount they want. The country's first full-fledged digital bank...
PRABASHI KALLYAN BANK MARKS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAYPrabashi Kallyan Bank organised a colourful rally in Jashore recently marking the World Environment Day-2024, aiming at raising awareness about the environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation under its Corporate Social Responsibility for...
Titan, one of India's leading lifestyle companies, has decided to set up a factory in Narayanganj through a joint venture with a local enterprise, Rhythm Group. This venture aims to manufacture and market products in Bangladesh under Titan's flagship jewellery...
A high-level delegation team from the German Embassy in Dhaka visited Walton Hi-Tech Park at Chandra in Gazipur on Thursday, says a press release.At a press briefing after the visit, Chargé d'affaires of German Embassy Jan Rolf-Janowski said, "Walton is...
ICB ACHIEVES APA APPRECIATIONMd Abdur Rahman Khan, Secretary of Financial Institutions Division (FID), handed over an appreciation certificate to Md Abul Hossain, Managing Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), for securing the 3rd position in evaluation of Annual Performance...
Nazimuddin ShyamolCHATTOGRAM, June 29: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $650 million to help Bangladesh invest in infrastructure for developing the Bay Terminal of Chittagong Port.The allocation will improve Bangladesh's global trade competitiveness and reduce import and...
Eastern Bank hosted a training programme on June 29 in Brahmanbaria on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism for representatives of all scheduled commercial banks operating in the district.
The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) identified geopolitical tensions as the biggest risk to the global economy and recommended structural reforms to address those as Bangladesh looks to achieve middle and upper-middle-income status, according to a press release. ICCB...
Farhan Fardaus | 2024-06-30 00:00:00
Investors of R.N. Spinning Mills and Far Chemical Industries have seen the value of their assets diminish in the last seven months after the listed companies merged with non-listed sister concerns. A Tk 100 investment in R.N. Spinning Mills has...
Indian rice export prices fell last week as demand moderated due to a jump in freight charges, while Thai rates dropped due to more competitive pricing from Vietnam, a major competitor, reports Reuters.Top exporter India's 5 per cent broken parboiled...
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a stern warning to its authorised travel agents, saying that stringent actions will be taken against those breaching the rules set by the national flag carrier, reports BSS.In a letter sent to all Passenger Service...
KATHMANDU, June 29 (Reuters): At least nine people, including three children, were killed after heavy monsoon rains in west Nepal triggered landslides, an official said on Saturday.Five members of a family were sleeping when their house was washed away by...
WASHINGTON, June 29 (BBC): US President Joe Biden has hit back at criticism over his age, telling supporters in a fiery speech that he will win re-election in November after a poor debate performance fuelled concern about his candidacy."I know...
PARIS, June 29 (AFP): Voting got underway in France's overseas territories on Saturday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections, which could change the country's trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.Residents of...
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters): The Biden administration has sent to Israel large numbers of munitions, including more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles, since the start of the war in Gaza, said two US...
TEHRAN, June 29 (AFP): The sole reformist in Iran's presidential election, Masoud Pezeshkian, will face the ultraconservative Saeed Jalili in a runoff, authorities said on Saturday, following a vote marred by historically low turnout.Pezeshkian, 69, secured 42.4 percent of the...
Brazil's Vinicius Junior scored twice in his side's 4-1 Copa America victory over Paraguay in a Group D clash in Nevada on Friday, bouncing back from a lacklustre display in his first game of the tournament, reports Reuters.Colombia, who have...
Dhaka- Assam Handball Series (men's and women's) begins today (Sunday) at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium in the city, reports BSS.Bangladesh Olympic Association former secretary general and Bangladesh Handball Federation former president veteran sports organiser Golam Quddus...
KHULNA, June 29 (BSS): Cyclone 'Remal' has damaged crops on 45,590 hectares of land worth Tk 1.8 billion (180.24 crore) in Khulna agricultural zone, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Khulna.The crops covering the areas of 44148.95 hectares...
SUNAMGANJ, June 29 (UNB): Heavy rainfall and hill runoff have inundated vast areas of Chhatak upazila in Sunamganj over the past week, leaving many homes and roads submerged. The flooding has caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure, creating severe...
OUR CORRESPONDENT CHANDPUR, June 29: Several hundred people from all walks of life formed a human chain in Haimchar upazila of the district on Friday demanding construction of a permanent dam to stop erosion onslaughts of the Meghna River. They...
The use of battery-run rickshaws is increasing in various areas of the country, including the capital, Dhaka. While a small number of paddled rickshaws still operate in the capital, they cannot be found at all in other cities and rural...
Bangladesh has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in South Asia, with one in every four married teens having started childbearing. According to the BDHS 2022 report, 50 per cent of women now aged 20-24 years were married before the...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-06-30 00:00:00
There is hardly anyone, even the bosses in the highway police department, who can deny the stark reality that roads and highways in the country have turned virtually into deathtraps, taking the number of deaths every day to an alarming...
Asjadul Kibria | 2024-06-30 00:00:00
Over the years, global trade has become more challenging, especially for developing and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The main reason behind the challenges is a rise in geo-political tension and conflict, making trade costlier and slower for many developing nations....
The newly constructed third airport terminal constructed at considerable expense at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has come up short on several fronts. Much hope had been pinned on the new terminal, which was touted at the time of its...
Sakib Mahmud | 2024-06-30 00:00:00
In today's digital age, building a personal brand is crucial for career growth and networking opportunities. LinkedIn and Facebook serve as powerful tools to build and enhance your professional presence. In Bangladesh, it is very common to see Facebook being...
Afrina AsadNavigating through the long list of majors right after high school seems daunting. With tonnes of advice from everyone, or lack thereof, it is natural to get confused and overwhelmed. A few years into the course, some find themselves...
Khalid Saifullah Khan | 2024-06-30 00:00:00
"Maintaining a high GPA is crucial, but it's not the only requirement. It's equally important to thoroughly research the target institution and understand its specific requirements and expectations," says Arif Hasnat, a RUET graduate who got offers from multiple US...
Asheka Moztoba Esha and Samiha Tasnim Hridi | 2024-06-29 12:00:00
An airline hub, often known as a hub airport, is a facility that one or more airlines utilise to consolidate passenger traffic and flights. Hubs function as transfer (or stop-over) sites to enable travelers to get to their final destination....
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