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'Scopus, research metrics and its impact on NSU research'

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Dr M Ismail Hossain, pro-vice chancellor of North South University, presiding over a discussion on 'Scopus, research metrics and its impact on NSU research' organised by NSU Library on the university campus in the city recently.

Accurate rate of edn will be known thru popn census

2022-06-16 00:00:00

CHANDPUR, June 15 (UNB): Population census plays an important role in the country's development planning, providing a right picture of the realities, said Education Minister Dipu Moni on Wednesday."Through the population census, the accurate rate of education will be known...

DNCRP fines three businesses

FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) on Wednesday fined three business entities Tk 95,000 in the city's Banani area for violating consumer rights. Md Abdul Jabbar Mondol, Head of Dhaka office, DNCRP and its assistant director Mahmuda Akter...

Increasing number of blood donors stressed

FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

Speakers at a blood donor reception programme have stressed the need for increasing the number of voluntary blood donors to save thousands of lives in the country.They said the patients like anaemic, thalassaemia, haemophilia, haemorrhage, operation, burn injury and accidents...

Govt to expand village courts to ensure justice for all

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The government has taken the necessary steps to implement the third phase of the programme on 'Activating Village Courts' across the country to make sure justice is more accessible, fair, and affordable for the poor, women, and vulnerable groups, LGRD...

BSMMU launches facility to examine genetic defects in fetuses

FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has introduced a facility to examine chromosomal or genetic defects in fetuses during pregnancy for the first time ever in the country to detect autism or birth defects.The BSMMU inaugurated the facility at an...

Biman starts direct Hajj flights from Ctg

FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Wednesday began dedicated Hajj flights directly from Chattogram to Saudi Arabia to facilitate the journey for pilgrims in the region.The first flight of the national flag carrier--BG 3211--flew to Medina from Shah Amanat International Airport at...

HC-appointed board not cooperating

FE REPORT | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

The High Court-appointed Board of Directors of the controversial e-commerce platform Evaly Limited is not cooperating with its former chairman Shamima Narsin in properly transferring her 50 per cent shares in favour of two relatives. In absence of proper mutation...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poses with Special Security Force members

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina poses with Special Security Force members at a function at the Prime Minister's Office in the city on Wednesday, marking the 36th founding anniversary of the elite force — PID

EU to help BD in attaining renewable energy goals

FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

The EU Member States have common interest to support Bangladesh in achieving their national goals and fulfilling international commitments in the field of renewable energy through the Team Europe Initiative. "The Initiative will allow us to better coordinate and consolidate...

AL needs to come to power again: Hanif

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif on Wednesday said the ruling Awami League should come to power once again as it always works for the development of the country and the welfare of its people, reports BSS."Ziaur...

Padma Bridge symbol of dignity: Joy

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Prime Minister's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has said Padma Bridge is not just an engineering masterpiece but a symbol of pride and dignity of Bangladesh as well, reports UNB."All the people of this country equally share this glory....

Elections to Cumilla city, other local bodies were peaceful: CEC

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal on Wednesday said the elections to Cumilla City Corporation, five municipalities and more than 120 Union Parishads in different districts were held in a fair and peaceful manner, reports UNB."Our overall opinion is that...

Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain speaking at a meeting

2022-06-16 00:00:00

BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain speaking at a meeting demanding unconditional release and medical treatment of the party chairperson Khaleda Zia abroad, organised by the Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal in front of the National Press Club in the...

Khaleda Zia shifted to cabin from CCU

2022-06-16 00:00:00

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city, was shifted to a cabin from the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on Wednesday, reports UNB."Madam (Khaleda) has been transferred to a cabin from the CCU in...

Finance Minister's activities have no connection with constitution, ethics

2022-06-16 00:00:00

THAKURGAON, June 15 (UNB): BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that many activities of Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal have no link with the constitution and ethics."He (Kamal) proposed legalising the laundered money. His own firm...

No new act is being adopted for journos

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said no new act is being adopted for journalists, reports BSS.The minister stated this while replying to a query from journalists at the meeting room of his ministry in the city.Earlier,...

Hasina sees 'plot' to foil Padma Bridge opening

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the security forces to be on alert saying that a quarter is targeting to thwart the much-awaited inauguration of Padma Bridge on June 25, reports UNB."We've completed the work (Padma Bridge construction) throwing...

Premier Bank relocated Satarkul and Keraniganj SME branches

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The Premier Bank Limited has relocated Satarkul and Keraniganj SME branches. Mohammed Emtiaz Uddin, SEVP and Head of SME & Agriculture Division, inaugurated the relocated SME branch at Holding No. 238, 1st floor, Abdullabagh Mor, Satarkul Road, Badda, Dhaka. Mohd...

IFIC Bank in association with BFIU organised virtual training

2022-06-16 00:00:00

IFIC Bank Ltd, in association with the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) recently organised a virtual training on prevention of "Trade-Based Money Laundering and Credit Backed Money Laundering". Syed Mansur Mustafa, Deputy Managing Director & Head of International Division and...

31st board meeting of Community Bank Bangladesh held

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The 31st board meeting of Community Bank Bangladesh Limited was held at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Tuesday. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Benazir Ahmed BPM (Bar), Inspector General of Police, Bangladesh and Chairman, Community Bank Bangladesh Limited....

News Briefs (2022-06-16)

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Disbursement of dividendThe Premier Bank Limited: The bonus shares of the company for the year ended on 31 December 2021 have already been credited through CDBL to the respective shareholders' BO A/Cs and it has also disbursed the cash dividend...

23rd Annual General Meeting of First Security Islami Bank held

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The 23rd Annual General Meeting of First Security Islami Bank Limited was held on Wednesday on digital platform. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Mohammed Abdul Maleque, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors of First Security Islami Bank Limited. Among...

Mercantile Bank signed MoU with Chemist Laboratories

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Mercantile Bank Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chemist Laboratories Limited for Salary Accounts and Cash Management Services on Tuesday. The MoU was signed by Adil Raihan, Deputy Managing Director and CSBO of the Bank, and Md. Lutfar...

21st Annual General Meeting of Jamuna Bank held

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The 21st Annual General Meeting of Jamuna Bank Limited was held at RAOWA Convention Hall, Mohakhali, Dhaka on Tuesday. Al-Haj Nur Mohammed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jamuna Bank and Chairman of Jamuna Bank Foundation, presided over the...

Md. Abul Hossain greeted Abdur Rouf Talukder

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Md. Abul Hossain, Managing Director, Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), greeted Abdur Rouf Talukder, Senior Secretary, Department of Finance Division of Ministry of Finance, on his appointment as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank.

Senior Management Team of AB Bank

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The Senior Management Team of AB Bank, the first private sector bank of the country, recently visited its Mymensingh Branch to oversee the Customer Support and Remittance Service of the branch which was relocated recently

Guardian Life declares Tk 60 policy bonus

2022-06-16 00:00:00

Guardian Life has declared an attractive bonus of Tk 60 per 1000 Taka for its participatory policyholders for the year 2021, says the company in a statement. Guardian believes that consistency is the main basis of success, hence they have...

BURO BD customers can use upay

2022-06-16 00:00:00

The mobile financial service provider 'upay' has signed an agreement with BURO Bangladesh, helping the 'not for profit' non-government organisation to collect loan instalments from their customers through 'upay', says a press release of UCB Fintech Company Ltd (upay).Besides, the...

Jute millers seek cut in advance source tax

FE Report | 2022-06-16 00:00:00

The country's private jute millers sought reduction of advance source tax on export earnings in the proposed budget. Currently, exporters pay 0.5 per cent advance source tax on their export earnings. However, the government has proposed for 1.0 per cent...